Paintball Game Checklist

After you’ve booked a long awaited paintball game and the day finally arrives, the rush to get onto the field is real. But don’t run so fast that you forget your goggles, socks, or breakfast. It can be difficult to keep track of everything you need when you’ve got a full day of action and excitement waiting.

We’ve compiled a checklist of important items and tasks to remember before and after a paintball game for the occasional (or brand new) player. Hopefully the following lists will make your lives a little easier and the game more enjoyable.

If you played paintball before and have your own equipment…

You are welcome to bring your own equipment to AC Paintball. All markers are subject to a chronometer test and must shoot at a velocity no higher than 280 feet per second. Fully automatic markers are not permitted. Field paint must be purchased on site. Check out some of the tasks and items to remember before your next game below:

Test Equipment

You may want to test your equipment if it’s been several months since you last played. Plan ahead and check out your gear about two weeks before the game just in case anything needs repairing or replacing.

Look at the hydro date on your tank to make sure it’s still valid. Most tanks need to be tested for safety every three to five years, but will work manageably for up to fifteen years.
If the tank is in working order, gas up your marker and make sure it works. Replace batteries of your marker if necessary.
Test out the hopper and replace batteries if necessary.

Prepare Clothing and Safety Gear

The day before the game, locate appropriate clothing, safety gear, and other miscellaneous items.

Gather your gloves, foam, knee pads, jersey, or any other clothing item you usually wear during a game
Make sure everything is in good shape and wash items if necessary
Check your goggles for lens cracks then clean and polish
Find your cooler and clean it out if needed for water and snacks
Gather and recheck equipment, replacing batteries if needed

Paintball Game Checklist

Make sure to have the following items ready to go the day of your game:

Gear: Goggles, marker, and hopper

Clothing: Gloves, long sleeve shirt or jersey, pants, hat, and shoes

Extra Clothing: Stuff to change into after play, extra pair of socks, and garbage bag for dirty clothes

Money: For your field pass, field paint, and a la carte equipment rental if needed (accepted forms of payment are cash, credit card, and check)
Cash: If you choose to tip your referee for a job well done

Waiver: Print your waiver in advance to save time

Just In Case: Tool kit for markers, extra batteries, and towel to wipe down gear

Optional: Cooler, water, and snacks

If you don’t have your own equipment or have never played before…

If you don’t own your own equipment it’s not a problem at AC Paintball. We offer affordable packages that include everything needed to play and this makes your checklist considerably smaller. There are many tasks and items you don’t need to worry about if you are renting gear at the field. However, there are some things you still need to remember:

Clothing: Gloves, long sleeve shirt, pants, hat, and shoes

Extra Clothing: Stuff to change into after play, extra pair of socks, and garbage bag for dirty clothes

Money: For paintball packages and extra field paint if needed (accepted forms of payment are cash, credit card, and check)
Cash: If you choose to tip your referee for a job well done