One of the most common games played amongst paintballers. Two equal teams are created and fight till one entire team has been eliminated. We play by all the basic rules in this game. One team goes out into the field first and sets up their position. The other team then moves in after five minutes, or whenever the opposing team is ready. The game can last anywhere from fifteen minutes to over two hours depending on the field you play in. The fields can be rather large at times, and if the teams come down to 1vs1 it can take a very long time.

 

Speed Ball:

The other common type of game play in paintball. Once again two equal teams are created and fight till one of the teams is completely eliminated. The big difference between this and team deathmatch is the field is just that...a field. No trees, no natural cover. Instead several barriers are placed on the field, such as big air filled balloons, bunkers, or anything else to act as a barrier. The game is generally extremely face-paced due to the small field size.

 

No Limit Free for All (FFA):

This game is usually played at the end of our day, you'll find out why in a few seconds. As the name implies, the game is played every man for himself. No limit means you go out when you want to. You can get shot ten times and still remain in if you are man enough to take the pain. This isn't a serious game, its just something to consume the last of our supplies to close out the day. Though it may seem like it would take awhile, it usually is very quick due to the rapid fire and quick consumption of ammo and co2.

 

Capture the Flag (CTF):

Capture the flag is a very strategic game. Two equal teams are created and each set themselves up a base. Inside each base is the flag. To win the match the opposing team must capture the enemy flag and bring it back to their own flag without being shot. This requires a lot of teamwork since each team needs an offense and a defense to capture the enemy flag while defending their own. However, there is another version of CTF that is played. In the other version, a single flag is placed in the middle of the field. To win, a team must grab the flag and take it to the enemy base to capture it.

 

Hostage Rescue:

For those of you who have played Counter-Strike before, then you know very well what Hostage Rescue is. You take 2-4 people and set them as hostages in the defending team's base. The opposing team must get in and rescue the hostages back to the safety of their base without being shot. The hostages do not carry guns and cannot kill the enemy. They also must stay near the rescue team at all times.

 

Predator:

Another very popular game among paintballers. Predator is a 1vsall type of game, except the one gets some special abilties. First, to kill the one you must hit him above the shoulders, such as the mask. Second, if the one hits one of the people from the opposing team, that person then joins the predator team. This game can swing either way. If the predator gets enough kills then his team will out number the opposing team, and his team can only be killed by headshots. If the predator fails to hit anybody in the beginning of the game, he can quickly find himself surrounded by multiple people and pelted to death by paintballs.

 

Predators:

Currently a game in progress. However, here is somewhat how it goes. Three equal teams are made. One of these teams is the predators. Like Predator, they must be killed with headshots, and can convert others to their team by killing them. You're probably saying well if one predator can take an entire team in the other game, then what is the point of having multiple predators? Simple, they have no guns. It may sound crazy, but if played in the right area and the right strategies are used, it can be done. The reason for having two other teams with guns is so it isn't a hunt and charge fest. The two teams must also watch out for each other while hunting the predators.

 

Fugitive:

One of the most intense games in paintball in my opinion. Once again the teams are set to 1vsall. The fugitive, being the one, does not have a gun, everybody else does. The fugitive must survive for a set amount of time (usually fifteen minutes) without being shot. If he can accomplish this, he wins. The fugitive cannot eliminate other players in any way, he can only run and hide. The reason for such intensity is the fact that the hunting team doesn't have to watch for enemy fire. They can freely run as quickly as possible, giving them quite an advantage.

 

Duels:

Old western style. 1vs1 with a crowd to cheer on. Each player goes back to back and takes ten paces in opposite direction of each other. After reaching the tenth step they stop and wait for the "ref" to yell "DRAW!" The moment they hear that, both players must turn around and try to hit their enemy before being hit themselves. These games are quick, but fun as hell.