| Okay, you have the paint marker, the gear, the | | | | Woodsball paintball fields are generally open year |
| protective clothing and the money for a game. | | | | round, though cold weather will prevent some |
| But what kind of game of paintball do you want | | | | players from using their CO2 tanks due to |
| to play? Yes, there are many different kinds of | | | | freezing and ineffective power. |
| paintball fields, both inside and outside. Most | | | | Some fields have been known to be located on |
| players prefer to play outdoors, with natural | | | | National Forest land, but the forest service |
| landscaping serving as their woods, jungles and | | | | requests that players avoid campgrounds, historic |
| forest scenario playing fields. | | | | ruins and trails accessed by visitors. And of |
| The type of game that is being played | | | | course, please notify the local ranger to verify |
| determines some of the more basic variations of | | | | rules regarding play on National Forest land. |
| the fields. In Capture the Flag, for instance, the | | | | For versions of the game that incorporate |
| field can be open or wooded, but the main object | | | | scenario playing, a wide variety of fields are used. |
| is for one team member to capture the flag of | | | | Some are flat and rolling, some are in the desert, |
| the opposing team. The flag is usually located near | | | | some located in hilly, wooded terrain. These |
| the 'home base' of the opposing team or in the | | | | paintball games can last days. A recent paintball |
| middle of playing fields. Once the flag is captured, | | | | scenario game in Pennsylvania was comprised of |
| it must be hung from the flag station of the | | | | over four thousand players! |
| opposing team. | | | | Speedball is another version of paintball that is |
| In Elimination, the fields are typically filled with | | | | generally played on fields cleared of trees or any |
| inflatable barriers and obstacles. This version | | | | objects that can be used for cover. About half |
| requires either an individual or an entire team to | | | | the size of a football field, fields used in Speedball |
| eliminate all opponents. | | | | are scattered with artificial obstacles on a level |
| Paintball fields can also differ in the version called | | | | ground. |
| Woodsball. This version of the game requires | | | | Paintball fields are as varied as the types of |
| varied terrain and cover. Players use natural | | | | paintball games being created every year. |
| terrain and fallen logs and trees as cover while | | | | Professionally owned fields are well maintained and |
| they practice stealth and strategy in an effort to | | | | players follow posted rules for play. |
| find and eliminate all opposing players in the game. | | | | Still, many individuals create their own fields for |
| The name obviously implies that this exciting | | | | play, and these can be found anywhere away |
| version of paintball be experienced in heavy | | | | from roads, streets and houses. Paintball fields |
| woods with adequate cover for players. This | | | | offer kids and adults an exciting day of fresh air |
| version of the game requires close-quarter play | | | | and good fun. Check to see if there are any |
| and distances, as visibility is limited and cover | | | | around you and give the game a try! |
| provides ample hiding opportunities for opponents. | | | | |