• Warming Up for a Paintball Game at AC Paintball

    Paintball is one of the most active sports there is and whenever you plan on exercising, it is a good idea to warm up. Almost every athlete in any sport has some sort of warm up routine. A good routine gets your blood pumping and prepares your muscles for strenuous activity.

    At AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, most of our passes are for 3-4 hours. Even with long breaks, a day at AC Paintball will give you a full body workout. It is always a good idea to complete some light movements to prepare your muscles for working hard. A good routine can get your mind and body ready to play paintball. When you warm up properly, you will have an easier time moving around. You will play to your full potential and be more successful.

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    Eating & Drinking

    The night before a game, you will want to stock up on carbohydrates and add a small amount of protein. This will give you the energy to play long games of paintball. It’s better not to eat a lot, if anything, right before the game. Doing so may make you feel sluggish. If you do feel the need to eat something the before the game, try to do so at least three hours beforehand. Make sure it is light and doesn’t weigh you down. Some athletes like to drink protein shakes before a game.

    Also, be sure to hydrate and drink lots of fluids. Water helps regulate your body temperature and lubricates your joints. All of AC Paintball’s fields are outdoors and in New Jersey summers are hot. If you aren’t properly hydrated, you won’t be able to perform to the best of your ability. Dehydration can also cause cramps or make you feel dizzy.

    Start Light

    When warming up, you should start out light. Start with simple dynamic exercises, and then gradually increase your range of movement. Start by jogging for a lap or two around one of the AC Paintball’s courses. If you don’t want to run a lap, you can just find a large open area and jog back and forth. After that, start stretching your muscles and joints out a bit more. You can do some high knees, kickbacks, arm swings, lunges, and calf raises. Do each for about a quarter of a lap.

    Knee Highs – While stepping, bring up your knees up as high as you can.

    Butt Kicks – Make running motion while bringing you heal up to your glutes.

    Kickbacks – Get on your hands and knees with back flat. Extend one leg out behind you and hold for a few seconds.

    Arm Swings – Swing your arms in circles and alternate directions.

    Lunges – Step out far and lower your hips until both legs are at a 90-degree angle.

    Calf Raises – Standing normally, go up on your toes, and hold for a few seconds. Then return to normal standing position.

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    Get Your Blood Pumping

    Now it’s time for more vigorous activity. At this point, you can start sprinting. If you want to, you can alternate between sprinting and jogging. This way, you don’t wear yourself out before the game even begins. After that, you can do some more intense maneuvers such as squats, jumping jacks, side shuffles, grapevines, skips, and suicides.  Complete about 10 – 20 reps for each.

    Squats – Start with legs about shoulder length apart and make a sitting motion.

    Jumping Jacks – Jump while moving your legs in and out and arms up and down.

    Side Shuffles – Make choppy, lateral steps while moving sideways.

    Grapevines – Run sideways while moving your legs in a crisscross pattern.

    Skips – Jump while lifting knees high, moving forward.

    Suicides – Sprint back and forth increasing your distance each time. Each time you reach a specific distance, touch the ground.

    Stretches

    If you feel stiff or have been injured recently, you may want to add stretching to your warm up routine. Many argue that stretching hasn’t been proven to reduce injury or flexibility. Yet, static stretches can help in a variety of ways.  Stretching helps alleviate cramps, improve your muscle elasticity, and increase your range of motion. It can also make you feel more flexible with more control over your body. If you are nervous, it can also be therapeutic and help you calm down.  You can stretch both before and after your game at AC Paintball.

    August 15, 2016

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  • Convincing Your Friends to Play Paintball

    Paintball is a team sport. Without a team, you are just practicing hitting a target. There are two main ways to find a team: you can join an existing team or you can build your own. Joining an existing team can ensure that your teammates share your passion for paintball. However, joining teams of pros can seem intimidating when you are fairly new to the sport.

    Building your own team allows you to recruit people you already know and enjoy being around. The tricky part is convincing them to join you. Therefore, AC Paintball has created this guide to help you convince your friends and family to play paintball.

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    Bring Friends to AC Paintball

    When you are trying to get someone interested in something, you need to tend to their needs and concerns. You should make their paintball experience as convenient as possible. If you have extra equipment, let them borrow it. Give them tips so they know what they are doing. Choose a convenient location to play. If you live in Southern New Jersey, AC Paintball is a local, friendly, and safe place to play.

    Show Them Your Passion

    If they want to learn more before they decide, let them watch you play first. If they see you having fun, it will inspire them to have fun too. Playing paintball is exhilarating. It is a great sport for an adrenaline junkie. Hitting your target gives you a feeling of accomplishment. Hiding and sneaking keep you in suspense. Winning the game is an achievement. If you can get your friend to experience your passion, they will likely want to join you.

    Communicate the Benefits

    People often don’t do something unless there is something in it for them. Paintball has a variety of benefits. All you have to do is find a few that you think your friends would be interested in. Connect paintball to something they want, and you will drive them to play with you. Here are some benefits:

    • Health – The running gets your blood pumping and strengthens your heart.
    • Build Muscles – After a while, you will grow muscles. This can make you look good, feel good, and get injured less.
    • Stress Relief – Paintball is a safe way to get your aggressions out. The exercise releases tension and having fun with your friends promotes laughter.
    • Feeling of Belonging – Everyone wants to have a purpose and feel important. Being on a team can help you feel like you belong.
    • Improves Confidence – The more you play, the better you become. The better you become, the more confident you will be.
    • Being Outside – Nature is healing. If you enjoy being out in nature, playing at one of AC Paintball’s outdoor courses in southern New Jersey will make you happy.

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    Ask Them to Bring Their Friends

    If your friend had been feeling lonely, paintball can give them some social action. Paintball is a social game. You are constantly communicating with your team, strategizing together, and watching each other’s back. A team of friendly players can help feel supported. If you have a small group, ask your friends to invite their friends. This will help them have fun and give you more players for more fun.

    If you are already part of a team or group, recommend an outing at AC Paintball. If anyone has objections, you can use these tips to convince them. Discuss how paintball promotes teamwork, is a bonding experience, and relieves stress. After you play, you may find more coworkers or teammates that want to play with you.

    Ease Their Fears

    One of the biggest concerns people have about paintball is the pain. They worry about getting hurt. You will likely need to ease many of the fears they may have. To do so, you need to show them that they have some control. Book a private game at AC Paintball. This way you can set up and enforce specific rules that make the player feel better. You can also offer them a position that doesn’t get hit much. If they are still nervous, help them find good padding so that getting hit doesn’t hurt as much. Show them that getting hit does not hurt as bad as they think. Help them to push past their fears, and soon you may have a new paintball partner.

    August 1, 2016

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  • Tips to Reduce Pain When Playing Paintball

    One of the first things a player learns about playing paintball is that it hurts. While paintball is not dangerous as long as you follow the rules, getting hit with a paintball can sting quite a bit. The full body workout you get from various activities may also leave your body aching at the end of the day. Pain is not all bad, though. While it may be annoying, it is typically a sign that your body is getting stronger.

    AC Paintball in southern New Jersey provides a safe place to play paintball. We provide a referee for each game to ensure that each player follows the rules. If you are concerned about getting hurt, AC Paintball provides these tips for reducing the pain while playing paintball.

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    Wear Layers or Padding

    Wearing layers or padding can help cushion the impact of a paintball hitting you. If it is not too hot, you can wear layers of clothing to give yourself some padding. Layers are good because if you end up getting too hot, you can always take a layer off. If you need to take off too many layers you may want to bring along backup padding.

    Try to focus on covering the most sensitive areas first.  Some of these include your neck, thighs and, back of your knee. You can buy official padding or use other materials such as bubble wrap. Many players at AC Paintball also prefer to wear gloves as they help you grip the marker and protect your hands.

    Change How You Think About Pain

    Your brain can be a powerful tool in changing the way you think about pain. If you change the way you think about pain, you will begin to worry about it less. Rather than thinking about how getting hit hurts, think about how you are getting stronger and tougher. Think about overcoming the obstacles and coming out on top. Try repeating a mantra in your head, “No pain, no gain” or “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.”

    Another idea is to try meditating before you play. Try to focus and imagine the game before it happens. By having an idea of what to expect, you can be better prepared for the pain. When you are prepared, it may not seem as bad as when every hit is a surprise. Also, study how your body works. Typically, if you get your adrenaline going, you focus on other aspects and don’t notice the pain as much. Do something before the game to get you excited. You can listen to music or move around to get your blood flowing.

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    Take Ibuprofen

    While medicine may not take away the sting of getting hit with a paintball, it can relieve the aches from using different muscles. Ibuprofen prevents your body from producing prostaglandin. Prostaglandin triggers pain symptoms associated with inflammation, fever, etc. Taking Ibuprofen before playing at AC Paintball can lessen the aching after play. If you play often, be careful not to take too many. Follow the instructions on the bottle.

    Build Up Your Muscles

    Soft tissue bruises easily. When you have muscles, you can more easily adapt to environmental stresses. Strong muscles also reduce the chance of injury when making sudden movements. This can be helpful in paintball as it involves quick moves such as dashing, diving, and jumping. Building muscles will also help you improve your game and keep you healthier. If you are still new to paintball, getting hit may hurt for a while. However, the more you play, the more you will build up a tolerance and get used to it.

    July 26, 2016

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  • Choosing Roles for Your Paintball Team

    One of the first steps you should take when planning your game at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey is to choose positions. Based on personality and skills, different players may be better suited for different positions. Therefore, AC Paintball has created this guide to help you and your teammates select your positions.

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    Frontman/Pointman/Scout Unit

    Frontmen start at the head of the line and typically see the most action. Their main goal is usually to complete the team’s objective. They also find and warn the following players of traps, and create a trail for the rest of the team to follow. At the beginning of the game, they set out to evaluate the other team’s plans and figure out the best strategy to win. A pointman should be aware that they will likely be the first to encounter traps and ambushes.

    Frontman Qualities:

    • Good Leader
    • Fast
    • Takes Chances
    • Likes Danger
    • Quiet

     

    Infantry

    The infantry is a large line of players that follow the frontmen. Their main goal is to annihilate the enemy. They get to shoot the most, create ambushes and set traps. If the frontmen are eliminated, the infantry also takes their place. The majority of your team should make up the infantry. If you have a large infantry, you can eliminate a large portion of the enemy making it easier for the rest of your team. The infantry is the driving force of the battle.

    Infantry Qualities:

    • Good team player
    • Ambitious
    • Precise shooters
    • Stealthy
    • Intimidating

     

    Mid Player/Floater/Roamer

    The mid player takes care of the field between the frontmen and the backman. Floaters can have many different responsibilities. It all depends on the type of game and what happens during it. Their main duty is to communicate information between the frontmen and the rest of the team. As the game goes on, mid players also take the places of players who have been eliminated. This is a good position for players who are good at many skills. When you have many different skills, you can fill in for almost any player that may need to be replaced. A roamer should prepare for a lot of running, crouching, diving, etc.

    Mid Player Qualities:

    • Good Communicator
    • Has good endurance
    • Smart
    • Adaptive
    • Flexible 

     

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    Backman/Rear

    The backman follows up the rest of their team and is mainly responsible for the cover fire. If you are playing a territorial game, it is the rear’s responsibility to protect the flag or area. In any game, the rear protects the forward and mid players when they need to retreat. To keep the opposing team from moving in, the backman should expect to use a lot of paint. A backman is also responsible for informing their team of the opponent’s status. When selecting the backman for your team, you can choose one or multiple players. It all depends on the type of strategy you wish to use.

    Backman Qualities:

    • Can shoot from various ranges
    • Like shooting a lot.
    • Protective
    • Watchful
    • Aware

     

    Sniper Unit

    If you have a small team, the backman can also be the sniper, but if you have a larger team, you can designate a sniper. Rather than just shooting anyone, the sniper focuses more on eliminating key players. It is important for the sniper to have the best view of the entire field. Therefore, a sniper should find the most advantageous place for shooting. They may want to stay back on the field or find and elevated area to observe the entire field. A sniper does not move as much as the other players and can carry more paintballs to take out their targets.

    Sniper Qualities:

    • Can shoot from various ranges
    • Precise
    • Watchful
    • Thoughtful
    • Strategic

     

    Once you decide on your team’s positions, you are ready to book a game at AC Paintball. Located in southern New Jersey, AC paintball offers five different fields for your friends and family to play on. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, AC Paintball is an enjoyable place to have fun with your friends and family. If you would like to book a game, follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/paintball-fields/.

    July 12, 2016

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  • Preventing Friendly Fire

    Friendly fire is a mistake in paintball when one player hits his own teammate. Sometimes a player gets too excited and pulls the trigger too early. Other times a player may just be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Friendly fire can happen to any team, but there are precautions you can take to help avoid this type of accident. That is why AC Paintball in southern New Jersey has created this list of tips for you and your team.

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    Communicate

    When playing at AC Paintball, good communication can be the difference between winning and losing. When everyone knows what each other’s intentions, it is easier to avoid collisions and mistakes. You should let your teammates know where you are, what direction you are shooting, and if you are deviating from your plans. This way, your teammates can adjust their plans to yours.

    One reason teams typically avoid a lot of communication is because they don’t want to give away their position to the enemy. There are tricks to avoid having to yell across the field, though. One way is to plan everything before the game begins. If you plan positions beforehand, it decreases the need for yelling across the field. You may also want to consider using walking talkies.

    Stick to the Plan

    If your team plans positions beforehand, you should stick to that plan throughout the entire game. When everyone knows what to expect from each other, your team will be more successful. There are times, however, where you may need to change your position or strategy. If you do so, be sure to let the rest of your team know.

    Unexpected moves can cause accidents. When your team is already running low on remaining players, it could cost them the game. If your team is ahead, it could also become a turning point that takes your team out of the lead. Either way, sticking to the plan, can prevent detrimental accidents and help your team win the game.

    Clearly Differentiate the Teams

    Another good way to prevent friendly fire is to clearly differentiate between the teams. Before you meet at AC Paintball, tell all your teammates to wear the same color. If you wish to change teams throughout the day, bring swappable bandanas to tie to your uniform. Throughout the game, always be sure that your team marking is visible. If your team cannot tell that you are part of their team, they may end up hitting you by accident.

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    Stay Focused

    Distractions are everywhere when you play at AC paintball. When people are running around the fields and making a lot of loud noises, it can be easy to lose focus.  You may want to shoot at anything that moves.  To prevent hitting your own teammates, however, you need to pay attention and watch who you are aiming at. Here are some tips to stay focused.

    • Make sure you get good sleep the night before the game.
    • Clear your mind or meditate before the game.
    • Keep a song or mantra in your head.
    • Concentrate on looking for team markings.
    • Continually scan the field and know where the players are.

    The more you practice, the more you will improve. When your focus improves, your game and confidence will improve as well.

    Keep Your Fingers Off of the Trigger

    If you worry about getting too trigger happy, you may want to try keeping your fingers off the trigger. It may take a little more time to shoot, but it will give you a split second longer to think about who your gun is aimed at. It could mean the difference between shooting a friend or an enemy.

    AC Paintball in southern New Jersey is happy to provide paintball advice and tips to all players. We also invite you and your friends to practice on one of our exciting courses.  If you would like to book a game, please follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/.

    July 5, 2016

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  • Health Benefits of Playing Paintball

    If you are have been using the same workout plan for a while and are looking for a new way to get your body moving, playing paintball at AC Paintball may be your answer. Paintball is an active sport that involves a lot of sprinting, dodging, crawling, and diving all while holding up your marker. Playing at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey regularly can keep you healthy in a variety of ways. You can give your body a full workout, all while having fun with your family and friends.

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    Improves Strength

    Paintball helps build commonly targeted muscles in the legs, arms, and core. Often times players have so much fun that they don’t even realize that they are actually working out. When you go to the gym to work out, you tend to focus only on one area at a time, but when you live your daily life, your muscles do not work in isolation; they work together. Paintball works your entire body at the same time and is an efficient way to build more of your muscles.

    Here are some ways playing paintball works your muscles:

    • Arms – Holding up a marker to aim for a long period of time will work your arm muscles such as biceps, triceps, and shoulders.
    • Legs – Paintball involves a lot of running, squatting, crouching and crawling which will work your leg muscles such as quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves.
    • Core Muscles – With a full body workout, your core will play a large role in helping balance and move the rest of your body. Strengthening your core can help you in your daily life as well. It can help with bending, lifting, twisting or carrying items. Other improvements include better posture, a healthier back, and better balance.

    Improves Endurance

    Typical workouts can be short because we tend to focus on the repetitive motion and get bored. With paintball, however, players concentrate on hitting their target, strategizing, and not getting hit. Therefore, they can exercise for a longer period of time without even realizing that they are working out. This can lead to working out longer and improving your endurance.

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    Gets Your Heart Going

    Paintball gets your adrenaline pumping and your heart pounding. Every time you exercise to get your heart going, you are improving your stamina. With better stamina your body can work more intensely without the need for a break. Improved endurance and stamina will make you feel healthier and allow you to do work longer and more easily during your daily routine. AC Paintball offers 1-Year Membership which can save you money in the long run if you wish to play paintball regularly.

    Helps Weight Loss

    Weight loss is another possibility when you play paintball regularly. After a long day at AC Paintball, you will likely want to go to sleep early which will improve your sleep cycle and metabolism. With a higher metabolism, you will burn more calories. This will also reduce the risk of heart diseases, blood pressure problems and depression.

    Reduces Stress

    Playing paintball gives you a chance to vent and release your frustration. The endorphins released during intense play can calm you down and eliminate stress. Strategizing will also give you a new focus that will take your mind off of whatever other problems you may have.

    Being outdoors will also boost your mood and allow you to take in some fresh air. Studies have shown that nature can improve mental health by reducing stress and depression as well as boosting positivity. If you have been feeling down or stuck indoors lately, a trip to AC Paintball in southern New Jersey could be the boost you need to make you happy and healthy again.

    June 20, 2016

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  • Variations of Military Games

    Military paintball games can give players some of the best chances to get creative. When you play a military game, there are many different ways to make the game come alive. You can roleplay as your favorite heroes/heroines as well as use props and costumes to make the game more interesting. AC Paintball in Southern New Jersey has a variety of military-style paintball fields for you and your friends or family to play your favorite military paintball game.  Here is a guide to some different types of military games you can play. 

    Attack and Defend

    Attack and Defend games are great if you want a fast-paced game with lots of action. In an Attack/Defend game, the defending team sets off an area to defend. They are not allowed to go outside of this area. The attacking team, however, can play anywhere on the field. This game used standard elimination; if a player is hit, they are out.

    The game is won when all of one team is eliminated or when the attacking team completes a specific task that captures the defending team’s land, such as claiming a specific prop (a flag, crown, etc.). AC Paintball’s Black Ops Pentagon Woods Field would be an excellent place to play an Attack/Defend game. It has a pentagon of drop tank bunkers in the center that would serve as a good area for one team to defend.             

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    Recon

    Recon is a strategic, collecting game where players try to collect marks from various checkpoints. To set up, various posts with markers or stamps should be set up around the course. During the timed period of play, the player’s goal is to collect as many marks as they can. The challenge is that all of the players have to get to the same checkpoints. With this game, you can have multiple small teams of five players each or you can play every-man-for-himself. This game uses standard elimination rules.

    Once the time expires, the team or player with the most marks wins. Eliminated player’s marks do not count toward their team’s final score. For scoring, you can choose to win by most marks accumulated or you can assign a point system where teams receive bonus points for accomplishing extra feats. For instance, if all of the players visit the same post or if any player is able to obtain a mark from every checkpoint, they can receive a few additional points.              

    POW

    Pow is similar to Attack/Defend, but instead of capturing land or a prop, each team tries to capture the other teams players. When a player is hit, they must go to the opposing teams holding area. Their teammates can get them out by tagging them. The game is over when either one team has captured all of the other team’s players. You can play with a time limit if you prefer. In this case, the team with the most captured players at the end wins. Pow is another good strategy game.    

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    Hostage Rescue

    Hostage rescue is a mix between Attack/Defend and Pow. One team starts out with a hostage and the other team must rescue them by taking them out of the holding area and getting them to a designated area called the sanctuary. If a hostage finds themselves alone without a rescuer at any point, they must wait where they are for another rescuer to find them. They can call out for help if they wish.

    The game ends when either the rescuers get the hostage to the sanctuary or the captors eliminate all of the rescuers. The game also ends if the hostage is hit at any point. The team who hit the hostage loses. AC Paintball’s Blue Thunder Woods Field would be a good choice for this type of game. It has two rows of military tents on either side of the field that would be a great base to keep hostages.               

    Traitor

    To set up a traitor game every player is secretly assigned roles. Teams usually choose by pulling out two kings, two jacks, and a sum of numbered cards from a playing card deck (equal to the number of players minus four) and having each person draw a card. There are two kings and two traitors. The kings are the leaders of their team and the traitor’s role is to eventually turn on their own team at whichever point they seem fit. Standard elimination rules are used for Traitor games. The game is won when the king of either team is eliminated.            

    Assassins

    Assassins is an every-man-for-himself strategy game. Before the game begins every player’s name is written on a piece of paper. Then every person then draws the name of another player and does not tell anyone whose name they drew. Their goal for the game is to eliminate that player without being eliminated themselves. Players should not eliminate someone other than their target. In this game, the last player standing wins.

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    President/VIP

    In VIP/President, each team begins by selecting a VIP. The goal of the game it to protect your team’s VIP while also trying to eliminate the other team’s VIP. Like most games, this game uses standard elimination and ends when one of the VIPs is eliminated. AC Paintball’s Hyperball Field would be an interesting place to play a President/VIP game. It is the AC Paintball’s smallest field which will keep the game going and has a variety of obstacles to help protect your VIP. 

    Civil War

    Civil war is a very structured, warlike game. To begin, each team lines up shoulder to shoulder and then the leader yells, “Fire!” Immediately after this happens, every player simultaneously takes a single shot at the other team. If a player is hit, they either fall down or step back. Each team continues firing rounds until one entire team is eliminated.

    If you are interested in booking a game at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, you can follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. AC Paintball offers a safe and enjoyable place to play your favorite military game while improving your team-building, strategy, and hand-eye coordination skills.

    June 15, 2016

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  • Variations of Capture-the-Flag

    Capture-the-flag is a childhood game that has its roots on the battlefield. In past times, a war wasn’t over until you captured your enemy’s flag. This format eventually became a popular children’s game and in more recent years, it has worked its way into paintball. Eventually, capture-the-flag evolved even more as players add new rules and concepts. Now there are even more variations of the game to play and we have described them below. You can use these game plans as ideas for your next paintball game at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey.

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    Neutral Capture-the-Flag

    With neutral capture-the-flag, you play with only one flag. Rather than having a flag at each teams base, one flag is placed in the middle and each team tries to take that flag back to their home base to win. This game is more like a tug-of-war game compared to a normal capture-the-flag game. If someone is hit while carrying the flag, the flag is planted where they were hit. With evenly matched teams, the flag can go back and forth for quite some time before the game ends.   

    Center-Flag-Push

    Like neutral capture-the-flag, center-flag-push is played with only one flag. The catch is that instead of trying to bring the flag back to your home base, you try to push the flag onto the other team’s home base. Games with one flag at the center can be more interesting than having one flag on each side because it evens the playing field a bit more. The wooded fields at AC Paintball in southern New Jersey are not symmetrical. Trees and other foliage grow randomly and therefore one side can be more difficult to navigate than the other. Center-flag games keep the play fair because neither team gets much of an advantage.

    Bomb

    The difference between normal capture-the-flag and bomb is that each team starts off with a “bomb” which can be a box, a rolled up shirt or whatever you want. The goal for each team is to get the bomb to the other team’s base. This is different from center-flag-push because you start out with the object rather than having to capture it first. Bomb can also be played with either two-sided or neutrally. You either have to get the bomb to the other team’s base or get it to the center first.     

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    Down, But Not Out

    Down, But Not Out is the best version of capture-the-flag to play if you want everyone to have a more even amount of playing time. Usually, once you are hit, you are out, but in this game, your teammates can tag you to revive you so you can be back in the game. In this game, when someone is hit, they simply sit on the ground where they were hit. They wait for someone to tag them and when someone does, they are back in the game. This game takes away the opponent’s strategy of trying to lower the number of the other team’s players to win the game. They must brainstorm and find a different strategy to win the game.                    

    Blackjack

    If you want to save money on paintballs, the blackjack version of capture-the-flag is a more strategic version of capture-the-flag. Rather than having unlimited paintballs, a blackjack game only allows 21. Players must learn to use their ammunition wisely. If you’ve played all day at AC Paintball and only have a few paintballs left, you can divide the total amount left evenly and play blackjack with however many paintballs remain.

    The wooded New Jersey courses at AC Paintball such as the Black Ops Pentagon Woods field, the Blue Thunder course or the Red Dawn Woods course would be excellent places to play any capture-the-flag game. If you would like to book a game at AC Paintball, follow this link: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. 

    May 30, 2016

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  • Three Common Paintball Game Variations

    Did you know that there is more than one way to play paintball? If every game were played exactly the same, players would get bored after a while. That’s why past players have come up with different variations of the game to keep play interesting. At AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, there are a variety of fields available to suit whichever type of play you choose. This guide will help you choose both which type of game to play and which type of field to play on.         

    Speedball

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    Speedball is probably the most traditional format of paintball and doesn’t require much planning. It is the main format used by professional leagues and is the only game type used in tournaments. In this format teams are typically small and have as close to the same amount of players as possible. Each team has a starting base and eliminates opponents by standard elimination rules. Each team shoots paintballs at their opponent and if someone gets hit, they are out. Some people like to play with more than one life to allow the game to last longer. If this is the case, the player who is out must go back to the starting base. Then they resume playing until all of their lives have expired. In this version the team with the last man standing wins.

    Speedball fields are typically small and filled with many bunkers such as giant spools, barrels, pipes and more. Speedball games are usually short and quick compared to other types of games because the interaction in close range and immediate. Most speedball courses lack trees and other plants and only use shorter man-made structures. This allows players to see the entire field and take out their opponents at a much faster rate. If you wish to play the most traditional form of paintball, the Speedball Tournament field at AC Paintball would be your best choice. It meets tournament standards and is the easiest to control. It is also the best field if you wish to use strategy and like lots of obstacles.

    Capture-the-Flag

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    Another popular version of paintball is capture-the-flag. In this version, two flags are set up at each end of the course. Usually, it is required that everyone playing knows where each flag is to be fair, but if you want to mix up the game a bit, you could allow each team to hide their flag to make the game more challenging. The goal of this version is to take your opponent’s flag and make it safely back to your home base without getting hit. If you do get hit, this version also uses standard elimination rules. If you only have one life, you are done. If you have more than one life, you return to home base and continue playing until all of your lives have been used.

    Paintball was originally played in the woods and is still a common place to play today.  Capture the flag is best played in wooded areas as there are many places to hide. If you want to play with a lot of people, AC Paintball’s Blue Thunder Woods Field or Black Ops Pentagon Woods Field can accommodate large groups. If you have a smaller group, the Red Dawn Woods field is a smaller course that can accommodate beginners and younger players. It is the simplest field and is fairly close to the entrance of the facility making it easy to monitor.

    Military Simulation

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    Paintball shares many similarities with the drills the military used for training recruits. In fact, the military sometimes uses paintball games to help prepare soldiers for battle. With this in mind many paintball facilities, including AC Paintball in southern New Jersey, have developed military-style courses. AC Paintball has the Hyperball Field, the Speedball Tournament Field and the Black Ops Pentagon Woods Field all offering obstacles and various props that create a military-like atmosphere.

    When you play a military simulation there are many variables and ways to play. For the most part, it is up to the teams and their leaders to decide their main and/or side objectives. Some common military simulation paintball games include attack/defend games, recon missions, or reenactments. In attack/defend games, one team has free-roam of the entire course while the other team is confined to a specific area that they must defend. In recon games, players are given specific checkpoints and objectives to meet. Reenactments typically involve the two teams recreating specific storylines from historical wars such as the civil war. All of these games often use standard elimination rules. The variations come in by adding different goals, rules, and/or terrains.

    The main difference that sets military simulation games apart from other versions is that they try to incorporate warlike aspects. Players may try to make their guns look more like real guns, use two-way radios, or even dress up in authentic costumes. Unlike some paintball variations, strategic planning is a crucial aspect of any military simulation game.

    No matter what variation you decide to play, the rules and objectives are up to you. If you simply want to play a free-for-all game, you can.  AC Paintball in southern New Jersey has five fun fields that can accommodate whichever game variation you decide to choose.

    May 20, 2016

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  • Forest Paintball Fields, Hyperball, and Speedball in Southern New Jersey

    AC Paintball offers five unique fields with a range of obstacles and game possibilities. Our goal is for you to have a day jam-packed with fun. You can choose to spend your day playing on one field or travel to multiple fields–all packages come with complimentary transportation between fields. Plus, we change up the design of each field several times a year, so you’ll never get bored. With multiple field options, we can accommodate all sorts of groups and games.

    Here’s more info on each field, so you can choose the best for the type for the group you have or the game you want. No matter which you choose, you’ll always have action and excitement with AC Paintball!

    Red Dawn Woods Field

    • Forest field
    • Medium size
    • Standard play
    • 40-100 players

    The Red Dawn Woods Field is our basic paintball field. It’s great for simple, standard, quick games. It’s located right by our entrance for easy access. This field is ideal for beginners.

    Black Ops Pentagon Woods Field

    • Forest field
    • Large size
    • Capture the flag
    • 40-100+ players

    The Pentagon is our most popular field. At the center of this forest field is a pentagon of military drop tank bunkers.  Attack or defend the pentagon to win in for your team! If you have a big group or want to be involved in a large paintball game, this is where you do it. Ideal if you want a longer game full of running and hiding.

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    Blue Thunder Woods Field

    • Forest Field
    • Large size
    • Standard play or capture the flag
    • 40-100+ players

    The Blue Thunder Woods field is a large forest field with two base camps of military-style tents. Obstacles and bunkers are scattered in the 150 yards between each camp. This forest field is perfect for capture the flag games.

    White DMZ Woods Field

    • Forest field
    • Medium size
    • Standard play
    • 40-100 players

    White DMZ is our “up-and-coming” field. This forest field is currently designed to fit medium size games but in the future will feature some of our most intense and impressive obstacles.

    Speedball Tournament Field

    • Open field
    • Small size
    • Tournament style
    • 5-40 players

    Our speedball field is a tournament-standardized field perfect for high-action, strategic games. You’ll use more balls on a speedball field than forest field, but games will probably take much less time. This open field is filled with obstacles and bunkers for protection and concealment. Some obstacles include air bunkers, drop tank carrier military bunkers, giant spools, and barrels.

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    Hyperball Field

    • Open field
    • Small size
    • Tournament style
    • 2-40 players

    The hyperball field is similar to the speedball field, except smaller. If you’re looking for the ultimate in paintball action, this is it! Play on the hyperball field for a short, high-intensity game. Stand, kneel, or lie behind bunkers to avoid being shot while you take out the other team. It’s small enough that it’s possible to locate any player on the field at a given time. You can even play 1-on-1! Hyperball is much more fast-paced than a traditional paintball forest field. You will need quick reflexes and quality teamwork.  Some obstacles on this field are corrugated plastic pipes, large wooden spools, barrels, and a large center bunker.

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    September 30, 2014

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