Paintball is a game in which players use markers and guns to shoot at opponents using capsules (paintballs) containing non-toxic and biodegradable water-soluble dye that are designed to break if hit. The paintballs are a combination of gun and ball, with the projectiles being shot at a slow pace, making them difficult to hit from far away.
The basic goals of the game are to eliminate your opponent and capture or control territory on the field. The more territories a team controls, the easier it is for them to eliminate opposing teams or snipe them from cover.
A player’s safety is of utmost importance during a paintball game, and they must follow strict rules to avoid injury. These include putting on a mask, keeping their facemask on all the time, wearing protective clothing, staying within field boundaries and not shooting at people outside a certain minimum distance.
During the game, players are constantly changing positions. They have to move, crawl, kneel and stand in order to find cover and avoid being hit. They also have to drink plenty of fluids so that they don’t get dehydrated.
There are many different types of paintball games, and the most common ones require that players wear facemasks. These games can be played in a natural environment such as woodsball, which is commonly called bushball.
Several referees are on the field to enforce safety and playing rules, and all players are required to stay within the proper field boundaries. Any player who steps outside a boundary or violates other rules is eliminated from the game.