One of the first choices you will have to make once you arrive at AC Paintball is what game you want to play. The two main types of games are speedball and woodsball. Some also consider scenario games as another category. Each one of these game types has even more variations from capture-the-flag to defend-the-castle. You have plenty of choices to suit your preferences. However, first, you need to choose between speedball and woodsball.

Many experienced players already know their preferences, but if you are new to paintball you may not know which game is right for you. AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey is here to help you decide with five reasons to choose speedball. If these reasons don’t convince you, you may be more of a woodsball player.

Classic Game Type

When you are first starting out with anything, it is a good idea to start out with the basics. This allows you to get used to new ways of thinking or moving. Speedball is the classic version of paintball. Speedball is the format used for professional tournaments and is what most people imagine when they think of paintball.

AC Paintball offers two different speedball courses for you to choose from: the Hyperball Field and the Speedball Tournament Field. The Hyperball Field is AC Paintball’s smallest and fastest field. The Speedball Tournament Field meets tournament standards and includes a wide variety of bunkers.

Quick Games

One of the main differences between speedball and woodsball is the length of the games. Speedball games are typically over fairly quickly while woodsball games last much longer. This is because speedball fields, as well as teams, are typically small. Most speedball teams are comprised of about 4 or 5 players per team.

When games are quick, you can get more games in. This gives you a better opportunity to try out different teams and game styles. It also provides more chances for breaks to rehydrate, refuel, and to get more ammo. Woodsball games do not provide quite as many of these opportunities.

More Interaction

Speedball also involves more interaction. With smaller fields, you are bound to run into your opponents more often. This also means getting involved in more action. If you are a thrill-seeker and want to get your adrenaline pumping, you will likely end up preferring speedball.

Level of interaction is one of the main reasons experienced paintball players prefer speedball to woodsball. While both games involve plenty of interaction, speedball interactions are more frequent. In woodsball, there is more time to plan and strategize between interactions. It also involves more patience as many times you have to wait for opponents to come to you. In speedball, the field is so small, it is easier to quickly get to your opponent and target them.

Stay Out of the Woods

Some people enjoy being in the woods, while others do not. Being surrounded by nature can help you relax, but when playing paintball, it is more difficult terrain. Speedball fields are more artificial and therefore, have even terrain. You don’t have to worry too much about where and how you step. In woodsball, you have to be more careful to watch out for fallen sticks and other debris.

Wooded fields also mean more bugs. While you can experience bug issues on both fields, you are more likely to run into bugs in a wooded field. Therefore, it is a good idea to bring some bug spray with you on your trip to AC Paintball in southern New Jersey.

You Are Wearing Bright Colors

Another factor that can help you determine if you want to play speedball or woodsball is what you wear to AC Paintball. When playing woodsball, players wearing camouflage have the advantage of blending in with the terrain. If you are wearing bright colors in the woods, you will stand out and become a target more often. Therefore, if you wear bright colors to AC Paintball, you may fare better on the speedball field where everyone can easily be seen.