| The fast-paced, action-packed sport of | | | | number of different types of paintball |
| paintball has a loyal and growing following. | | | | fields. Law enforcement or military trainees, |
| From weekend warriors to actual soldiers in | | | | for example, might find themselves on |
| training, the game is enjoyed by all types of | | | | specially designed fields that mimic city |
| players. The style of play for any particular | | | | settings, war zones and so on. Regular |
| game will likely be influenced by the | | | | players might find themselves battling it out |
| paintball fields available in any given area. | | | | on a field with two "forts" where one team |
| | | | must overtake the other or capture a flag to |
| There are many possibilities for how | | | | win. |
| individual paintball fields might be set up. | | | | |
| The actual design will impact the game | | | | The potential styles for paintball fields |
| scenarios run on the field and the pace of | | | | know no boundaries other that what safety |
| the games themselves. Some of the most common | | | | deems and imagination. Just about any terrain |
| set ups for paintball fields include: | | | | imaginable will work. As long as there is |
| | | | reasonable distance between "civilians" and |
| * Woods ball. On this type of field, | | | | their possessions, almost anything goes. |
| paintball is played in an actual woodsy | | | | Throw in a little cover and a location can be |
| setting. Whether it's a capture the flag | | | | perfect. |
| scenario or some other objective stated, the | | | | |
| idea is to use the trees and ground cover to | | | | Trying to set up paintball fields in a |
| one's advantage as "enemies" are marked out | | | | backyard, it's a good idea to check out any |
| one at a time. This type of paintball field | | | | local regulations that might restrict this |
| is found in many locations and can even be | | | | activity. Some regions might have ordinances |
| set up by players in their own backyards. No | | | | that prevent this, even for personal use. If |
| special equipment is really needed to create | | | | plenty of open land is available, however, |
| this type of field beyond the trees | | | | chances are setting up a makeshift field for |
| themselves. | | | | a game will be more than acceptable. |
| | | | |
| * Speed ball. As its name implies, the field | | | | Players looking to find commercial paintball |
| for this type of game is designed for | | | | fields in their areas will find this is more |
| fast-paced action. Speed ball fields | | | | than possible in most regions. Locations that |
| typically use inflatable bunkers and allow | | | | sell paintball guns and supplies often know |
| players the room and freedom to really kick | | | | the best spots regionally. Plus, the Internet |
| up their guns a notch and see what they can | | | | provides great resources for finding |
| do. This type of field and the style of play | | | | excellent paintball playing fields. |
| is likely not the best option for beginners. | | | | |
| It can be a whole lot of fun, however, for | | | | Beginners to the game might want to start out |
| those who know their way around the game and | | | | with woods ball paintball fields or other |
| are looking for more of a challenge. | | | | similar setups. As skill and feel for the |
| | | | game increases, more challenging locations |
| * Scenario. Scenario games can be played on a | | | | will be in order. |