Paintball is a growing sport, with plenty of enthusiastic players. Whether you enjoy playing once in a while, or are really into it, there's probably a local field that you can play on. However, not every paintball field is the same. As the sport grows and progresses, different variants of paintball spring up. Each of these variants is suited to a different field type. The kind of paintball field available in your area will determine how people play the game. Here are a few of the painball field types you might run into.
Woods Ball Field – This is one of the more common kinds of paintball field. The game is played in a wooded area, using ground cover and trees to your advantage as you try to eliminate the other team. You can also play variant games on wooded fields, such as capture the flag and eliminate the captain. You'll see a lot of this type of paintball field because it requires so little to set up. All that's needed is paintball equipment. Some people even create this type of field in their own yard.
Speed Ball Field – These paintball fields are designed for fast paced play. Usually, inflatable bunkers are used, in fairly clear areas that allow players to move around freely. This might be a difficult type of field for beginners, since you need to be able to react quickly. If you're used to playing paintball, however, and want a new challenge, speed ball fields might be a good option.
Scenario Field – This category actually covers a lot of very different paintball field setups. Scenario fields are those designed for specific play scenarios, such as "city battle", dedicated capture the flag arenas, and other types of scenario-based games. That means that this kind of paintball field could be made up of a pair of sturdy bunkers, mostly concrete to simulate an urban area, or an assortment of obstacles, in addition to plenty of other variations. This kind of field is a lot of fun for regular players who like a very specific type of game, but it doesn't allow for much variation.
Really, there are as many different styles of paintball fields as there are people. If you don't have access to a paintball field locally, you can even set up your own. However, it's important to pay attention to local ordinances – some cities have very specific rules about who can set up a field and how it should be done. If you've got a lot of open land and few close neighbors, your chances of building your own field within the dictates of the law are a lot better. Just be sure to minimize safety hazards like very rough terrain and sudden drops.
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