Paintball is a team-based, tactical sport that requires strategic thinking and effective communication. It is a popular choice for business groups looking to build team spirit and morale, and can be played by people of all ages. Professional teams compete in national and international tournaments.
In paintball, players wear specialized clothing and masks to hide their faces from opponents, and use air-powered guns to fire small plastic balls at targets. The balls leave a brightly colored mark when they hit an opponent, which marks them as “out” of the game. Games can last from minutes to hours, and in some tournaments, days.
Several different game formats are used in paintball, from simple elimination matches to complex scenarios that simulate military or tactical operations. Other games include capture the flag, team deathmatch, and speedball, which involves fast-paced close-quarters play. Some games are organized by a specific league, while others, called “scenario plays” or “renegade play,” do not have any structure or supervision and may be dangerous, especially for beginners without experience.
To produce a paintball, workers first make the paint, which is then put into a gelatin casing, similar to how pills are cased. Workers then assemble the paintballs, which are then sent to stores. Manufacturers have specialist machines that run 24 hours a day to keep up with demand. In large factories, each batch of paintballs are marked with a number and then subjected to an extensive quality control process. This includes visual checks, drop tests, and testing for brittleness.