Real Deal Paintball Corporation > Field Info

Saturday, May 19, 2012

FAQs

Is paintball a safe activity?

Yes! Paintball is statistically safer than many other outdoor pursuits, such as golfing, boating or bowling! This is based on all injuries requiring medical attention or causing at least one lost day of work. (Source: SGMA International)

What is Paintball?

In a nutshell, paintball is hide and seek in the woods. Unlike hide and seek, when you find an opponent or when they find you, paintball guns are used to eliminate the other players.

What is a paintball?

A paintball is a small gelatin capsule the size of a quarter that is filled with non-toxic, bio-degradable paint fill. They are similar to vitamin capsules or bath beads. The fill rinses off clothing, skin and structures with a rinse of water and does not permanently stain.

What should I wear?

While renters are supplied with combat pants and jackets (only until Oct. 15th), it is highly recommend that you wear supportive footwear as you will be traveling over a variety of terrain during the course of the day. High top running shoes or hiking boots are the best choice.
If the weather is cool or if it is raining, we recommend bringing a pair of gloves.
Worried about getting paint in your hair? Bring a ball cap that you can wear backwards, or a bandanna to cover your hair.

What extra things should I bring?

Those that are sensitive to bug bites may want to bring insect repellent, as you will be playing in the woods.

Lunch (Full day only) and bottled water is supplied. Refreshments and snacks are sold onsite. However, if you have special dietary considerations you may want to bring your own lunch or snacks.

Does getting shot with a paintball hurt?

It only hurts your pride. The excitement of playing paintball raises your adrenaline levels, so when you are hit, what you usually notice first is the disappointment of being taken out of the game. To be specific, however, being hit by a paintball is similar to being snapped by a rubber band. Its not so much pain, but rather an annoying announcement that your game is over.

What kind of safety precautions do you take?

Your safety is paramount. Renters are supplied with paintball masks that exceed industry standards for protection. They protect your eyes and the sensitive parts of your face.

The safe areas are surrounded by paintball netting which stops paintballs without causing them to break. You can safely observe a game behind the netting while waiting for the next game to start.

All paintball guns are checked to ensure that they shooting below 285 feet per second. Spot checks continue throughout the day.

Can I bring and use my own equipment?

Yes, but it must pass our inspection to ensure it meets industry safety standards.

As such:

Goggles must not be modified and there can be no cracks in the lenses.
Paintball gun must have a trigger guard.
Barrel socks are required on all paintball markers.
All High Pressure tanks must be in test date. High-pressure fiber wrap tanks may not have any cracks or fraying and may not have stickers, decals or other coverings on them.
Smoke grenades, paint mines or multiple paintball launchers are not permitted.
Maximum velocity is 285 fps.

How old do you have to be to play paintball?

The minimum age to play is 10 years old. If you are under the age of 18 you must have your parents or guardians sign the Underage Waiver. Please bring this completed form with you on the day of your event.

What kind of equipment do you rent?

You are provided with the best possible equipment. The Tippmann 98 Platinum paintball guns was selected for its anti-shop technology and reliability. Your package also includes a the Vector full face mask with anti-fog lenses, a hopper, an HPA tank, a barrel sock, armbands, army green coveralls, and a paintball pod harness with 3 pods.

What is required to rent equipment at Real Deal Paintball?

You will need to provide a valid photo ID (Health Card, Drivers License) to rent equipment from us. It is kept with your paperwork when you sign in and returned when the equipment is returned in good condition. You will be responsible for any lost or damaged equipment at the rates listed on your rental agreement.

Does the park close for inclement weather?

Real Deal Paintball is open through rain, hail, sleet and snow. For safety reasons, games are halted if lightning strikes are probable in the area. Games resume once the storm has passed. Please check here for current park hours.

Can I bring my own food and/or beverage?

Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. It is advisable to bring a canteen or camelback as paintball can be rather dehydrating! If you have specific dietary needs, bringing your own food and/or beverages is encouraged.

Can I bring my own paintballs?

All paintballs used at Real Deal Paintball must be bought from our field. Anyone found using paint purchased elsewhere will be ejected from the park without exceptions.

How much paint will I use?

Depending on playing style you can expect to shoot anywhere from 750-1500 paintballs in a day of play.

Safety Rules

MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES.

Players must wear their mask whenever they leave the garrison or the deadbox. At no time will a player be allowed to break the seal of the mask from the eyes. Only paintball masks are allowed. Guests must report rental masks with cracked lenses to the Staff.

GUN VELOCITY

All paintball guns must not shoot over 285 feet per second. All markers will be checked in the morning and after lunch by staff. Random spot checks will also occur. Violators must lower their velocity before continuing play. Repeat offenders will be removed from the park without refund.

DO NOT SHOOT WILDLIFE.

Anyone caught shooting park wildlife will be immediately ejected from the park without refund.

NO SHOOTING INTO OR OUT OF THE GARRISON, NEUTRAL ZONES OR PARKING AREAS.

Do not fire or dry fire your gun anywhere other than the Target Range or the field of play.

Barrel socks must be affixed to the end of the barrel and only removed at the Target Range or on the order of a Referee.

AVOID FIELD HAZARDS.

Avoid all obvious hazards such as fences, ruts and vines. Players should report any hazards to staff.

NO CLIMBING OF TREES, STRUCTURES, OR VEHICLES.

For the sake of safety, do not climb trees, structures or vehicles, or climb through windows.

UNSAFE ACTS/UNSAFE CONDITIONS.

Do not create any hazards to other players. Do not move field props. Any guest whose actions jeopardize the safety of themselves or others will be ejected from the park with no refund being issued. Intentional violators may also be banned from returning to the park in the future.

NO VERBAL ABUSE.

No profanity, name-calling, or slurs against anyone’s race, color, religion, national origin or family members will be tolerated. Players with nicknames that are suggestive in nature should not be used.

NO PHYSICAL ABUSE.

Any physical abuse of any other park guest or park employee will result in immediate ejection from the park. Real Deal Paintball reserves the right to involve the police as they see fit.

DO NOT LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED

You are responsible for your gear. Do not leave guns or tanks in direct sunlight.

NO UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT.

No outside paintballs, paint grenades, or pyrotechnics. All items must be purchased from Real Deal Paintball.

No Metal Cleats. We do not want sandbags and other props to be damaged.

No Knives or edged weapons.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE COMPONENTS FROM THE RENTAL EQUIPMENT.

Do not modify, add parts or tune rental guns, masks or clothing. Please speak to a referee if you require assistance.

NO ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL DRUGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY.

Any player caught with alcohol or illegal drugs will be ejected from the park without any refund and the authorities will be notified.

SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY!

Smoking is permitted only in the designated areas in the garrison. Smoking is not permitted in Dead Zones or on the field. Guests found smoking outside permitted areas will be ordered to extinguish the smoking materials and may be asked to leave the park.

REFEREE DECISIONS ARE FINAL.

Players are NOT allowed to argue with any referee. Any call is final and may be discussed only at the END of the game.

Any violation of this rule could result in the player being ejected and/or banned from the park. Remember it’s only a game.

Rules of Play

PLAYER ELIMINATION

You are eliminated from play if you receive a direct hit from a paintball on your body or gear.

Splatter does not count as elimination and occurs when a paintball breaks on another player or surface while the paint contained within is sprayed onto another player.

If a paintball that strikes your body does not break, you are not eliminated.

When eliminated, players must declare loudly either ``I`m HIT!`` or ``I`m OUT!``

If you make either declarations and find that you were not in fact eliminated, you are still eliminated.

Eliminated players must leave the playing field immediately and go to the dead box designated for your group by the referee. Take a route that will keep you away from the action. Hold one hand above your head to signify your eliminated status. Do not speak to other players as doing so is considered cheating and may result in your removal from the field.

Players who are eliminated and wipe the evidence off their person are cheating. Any person cheating will be removed from the game. . Repeat offenders will be removed from the park without refund.

If you feel at any time that you are in a no win scenario and do not wish continue to play, surrender.

SURRENDER

Players may not shoot unaware opponents at ranges less than ten feet and instead must call out ``Surrender!` The opponent must surrender or face the consequences.

BOUNDARIES

Referees will describe the boundaries of the field of play before each game. Players who go outside of the boundaries will be declared eliminated.

OVERSHOOTING OR BONUS BALLING

Overshooting an opponent, the practice of continuing to shoot a player who has called him or herself out, is not permitted. Players caught overshooting will be called out for that game. Repeat offenders will be removed from the park without refund.

GAME TIME AND OBJECTIVES

The duration and objectives of the game will be declared by the referees before the start of each game.

The game will start and end by a series of blasts from an air horn or whistle.