Paintball remains the most thrilling and enjoyable game, especially if you are competitive, tactical, and focused. The game comprises different formats and variations that take about a few minutes to one day to play. However, this duration can still vary depending on factors such as :
- The number of participants playing.
- The paintball format.
- The strategy used by both players.
- The size of the paintball field
A paintball game duration is determined by the variation being played. Some of the most common variations are:
Speedball
Speedball is the best variation for adrenaline-rush lovers. The game is intense, as teams try to eliminate their opponents by shooting directly. The intensity is further increased by the inflated bunkers placed on the small field to cover the swift players. The effect— the speed-racing feeling. The variation takes an average of 10-30minutes, depending on the venue and intensity.
Woodsball
Woodsball is undoubtedly the most favorite format. The fields are generally big with trees, ditches, and bushes that function as obstacles, bunkers, and hiding places. The terrain and real-looking guns make it even more action-packed as players are forced to win strategically.
The game takes between 30-60minutes.
Some of its other variations include:
1. Capture the flag
Capture the flag takes two formats; one, a flag is set at the center for both teams to fight and capture it. Players can also set up flags, and the team that manages to defend its flag and still snatches its enemy’s flag wins. The players must be calculative as a simple paintball hit is enough to eliminate you. What’s more! You can win and complete the game in 10-20 minutes without even firing a paintball.
2. Zombies(Juggernaut)
The most skillful player is assigned the role of the Zombie to eliminate the other hiding players in the field. A single shot in the head is all you need to eliminate a zombie. A non-zombie is also considered infected and is eliminated when the Zombie marks them. The average game time is 20-30minutes.
3. Elimination
This variation is usually heated because a team is only declared winners after shooting and eliminating all opponents. The game is usually fast-paced, and it takes about 10-20minutes.
4. Protect the president
This format involves two teams where one attacks while the other protects the president. Any mistake here is costly and winning means playing your role perfectly. The average duration is 10-20 minutes.
Military Simulation paintball
The variation uses real bunkers and props to create the battlefield feeling. It largely involves a military reenactment with many objectives, making it longer than other variations. A single game can last between 4 to 8 hours to some days.
Magfed paintball
Players use magazines in place of hoppers to feed the paintballs in their markers, increasing the game’s complexity. The markers possess a very high fire –rate, shooting accurately without missing with little or no strategy. The game’s duration is between 15-20 minutes.
Plant the bomb
Teams here have to catch a bomb instead of a flag and plant it in the enemy’s territory. Your most challenging task as a team is to defend your base. The game takes an average of 20 minutes.
Paintball is one of the most exciting and accommodating sports. You won’t just have fun but test your endurance as well. Therefore, this knowledge prepares you and your friends for the pleasure you are about to experience paintballing.
