In less than fifteen years, Paintball has become recognized as one of the world's most exciting outdoor participation sports. Paintball is played in more than 100 countries, by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Paintball is played as a recreational hobby as well as a professional International sport with prize purses as high as $100,000.

Paintball is a combination of "tag" and "hide and seek" but is much more challenging and sophisticated. The object of the game is to capture your opponent's flag and return it to your flag station (base). Points are awarded for each opposing player that is eliminated from the game. Players are "marked" by a paintball that is expelled from a special airgun, signifying their elimination from that round of play. Paintball games usually run from fifteen to twenty-five minutes in length. Referees start and stop the games as well as enforce the safety rules and game regulations. Like a game of chess, being able to think decisively is what gives you the edge. Physical size and strength are not as important as intelligence and determination.

A paintball is a thin-skinned gelatin capsule with a colored "paint" inside. Paintballs are similar to a large vitamin capsule or bath bead and are non-toxic, biodegradable, water soluble, and rinse out of clothing or off skin with just water.

For safety, players must wear Paintball approved goggles/mask and follow strict guidelines at all times while playing. An independent insurance company has rated Paintball safer than golf, bowling, baseball, and just about every other sport.

Who Plays Paintball?

Paintball is played in more than 100 countries, by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Large corporations use paintball as a team-building tool, church youth-groups frequent paintball fields etc.

The average paintball player spends nearly $50 for a day's play (including marker and goggle rental, paintballs, and "green fees."