Paintball is a popular team sport played by thousands of people around the world. It’s a great way to get out and exercise while having a blast. It’s also a fun and safe way to spend a day with friends.
The basic game rules are that a team tries to accomplish an objective without being eliminated by the other team. Eliminated players are usually sent off the field and may receive points for their elimination, though this depends on the rule of the particular event.
Most of the time, the objective is to capture the other team’s flag or protect your own. If you’re able to do so, then you win the game.
In order to play, you need a paintball gun and some other equipment. Several different kinds of guns are used, but the basic idea is the same: Each gun has a hopper where a spherical dye-filled gelatin capsule (called a paintball) can fall into. Then, the gun is fired with a small burst of compressed gas that pushes the paintball forward.
Many paintball guns can shoot up to a hundred rounds per second. However, the average player will only use a few dozen in a game.
The basic equipment for a paintball game includes a paintball gun, a mask or goggles to protect the eyes from incoming paintballs and hunting-like clothing that helps hide players in the woods. In addition, advanced participants often have special loaders and harnesses for their guns that make running, shooting and aiming easier.