If you haven’t had a chance to try paintballing, then you haven’t hit the zenith of fun and adventure. Paintball is an outdoor group game where participants form two or more teams and shoot their opponents using small spherical dye balls fed into toy rifles. If you’re wondering whether you should give this exhilarating experience a shot, this article will give you five simple reasons to go for it.

1. It is an adrenaline-filled adventure

Imagine engaging in a game where there are about ten people hunting you, and you don’t know when one will pop up behind you and swiftly pump a paintball at you. Your heart – just like in watersports, skydiving, or ice cross karting, – will be pounding all through the game, whether you are your team’s last man standing, locked in a helicopter targeting from the window, or creeping up on an opponent from behind. For real adrenaline enthusiasts, nothing brings more joy than the feeling of eliminating an unsuspecting opponent with a perfect shot of paint to the helmet.

2. Paintball is easy to learn

To play paintball, you need to be familiar with the general rules, your teammates, and how to pull the trigger. If you are a competitive player, you can go through a few online paintball guides to learn some tricks ahead of the game.
That said, the game is largely dictated by cognitive ability and focus, meaning you can do really well, even on your very first try.

3. It’s a workout

There is a lot of running, jumping, ducking, crawling, and backpedaling involved in a game of paintball. All of this is good for your muscle and heart health and can massively add to your weight loss regimen and help you sleep better. The best part about this kind of exercise is that it happens while you are having fun. So, if you can’t quite commit yourself to a gym subscription or a home workout routine, paintball is a viable alternative.

4. It provides a level playing field

If you are scared of losing, you’re in good company. It may just be a game, but you don’t want to be on the receiving end of a series of on-target paintballs just because you are a novice going up against experienced opponents. As stated above, it takes only composure and concentration for a first-timer to roll like a real pro.

5. It is a great way to make new friends

Humans are social beings, and engaging in group activities allows you to mingle with strangers without feeling awkward. Paintball, in particular, is a game of strategy, meaning conversations between team members are necessary to emerge victorious. Whether or not you are sociable, there is a good chance some of your teammates will eventually become your friends.

Endnote

Paintball is a game that has survived the test of time for a reason. Don’t shy away from trying it with your friends and family. You may not like it yourself, but someone in your group will discover something to add to their list of favorites, so it is worth a go.