Looking for a new paintball game to try? Attack and defend games are a popular alternative to more traditional paintball games. Most attack and defend games involve some sort of castle or fort. One team tries to defend the fort while the other team attacks it.

The game is won when either the defending team eliminates all of the attacking team or when the attacking team takes over the castle or fort. Usually, this is accomplished by raising a new flag or being in control when the time has expired. You can make the rules and winning-conditions whatever you want!

AC Paintball’s Black Ops Pentagon field is the perfect choice for an attack and defend game. It can accommodate large groups of us to 100 players and is a popular field choice among AC Paintball players in southern New Jersey. If an attack and defend game sounds fun to you, check out some of these tips below.

Defending

Pay Attention

When playing defense for an attack and defend game, being aware of your surroundings is extremely important. If you let your guard down for even a few seconds you could be eliminated or even lose control of the castle. Make sure you come to AC Paintball with a good night’s rest and a proper breakfast.

Know When To Sacrifice Yourself

Paintball is a game that forces you to make many quick decisions. Just one decision made by one player can affect the outcome of the entire game. In an attack and defend came one decision you may have to make is determining if you should sacrifice yourself. If you spot an opponent far away, it is probably not a good idea to sacrifice your position to try and eliminate them. On the other hand, if an opponent is about to take the fort, it is a good idea to sacrifice yourself so the rest of your team can stay in control of the fort.

Spread Out

If your team stays in one place, your opponents can easily close in around you and bombard you with shots. Then they can easily win the game. Prevent this from happening by spreading out and covering more of the field. Have some of your teammates play offensively out on the field while others stay back and carefully defend your fort.

Play Aggressively

If your job is to defend the fort, and you are one of the last ones in like, you will need to play more aggressively to ensure your opponents do not take the castle. This does not mean be rude or attempt to hurt others, though. It means that you just may want to take more shots to improve your chances of eliminating your opponents. If you are defending the fort, make sure you have plenty of ammo before you start your AC Paintball game.

Attacking

Power in Numbers

In paintball, numbers can mean a lot. When you have two or more players surrounding one, the side with more players is more likely to win. Keep this in mind when creating a strategy. As soon as the game starts, get your team moving toward the fort or castle. Travel in groups of two or three to gain an advantage over single players and have back up if someone is under fire.

Have Decoys

Once your AC Paintball game starts, the defending team will be on guard keeping a close watch on your team. With this in mind, it will be difficult to get past them to steal the fort. One of your best counter strategies will be to have decoys. Have some of your teammates try to distract the defending team. If they manage to do so, the rest of your team can jump in and try to take the fort.

Take Advantage of Respawning

For many attack and defend AC Paintball games, teams have agreed to use a respawning rule. This means that for the first five minutes or so, players can re-enter the game after being eliminated just by going back to start. Usually, it is just the attacking team that is allowed to respawn, but you can choose to do both if you wish. If you do enact this rule, use it to your advantage. Take more chances since the consequences won’t be as bad.

Take Chances

Even if your AC Paintball game doesn’t involve respawning, you should still take chances. If you don’t take chances, you likely won’t win the game. To win the game, you have to play with confidence, believe in your plan, and play your best. When you do, you will have a better chance of being victorious.