• Visit AC Paintball Any Day Of The Week During June 20th – August 31st!

    Summertime is the time to visit AC Paintball near Atlantic City, New Jersey! While visiting the beach and boardwalk are among the most popular activities in southern New Jersey, playing paintball is a fun and more unique experience.

    Now you can visit AC Paintball during any day of the week for evening sessions from 12 pm – 4 pm. It is a friendly place to bring your friends, family, or even coworkers! While weekend sessions are popular, there are many great reasons to visit AC Paintball during the week too. Here are just a few!

    Take a Weekday Break!

    Some weeks seem to drag on forever. At times, a bad Monday can leave you feeling as stressed or exhausted as an entire week does. If you seem to be having one of those weeks, why not take a break in the middle of the week and enjoy some paintball?

    Paintball is a great way to relieve stress in a safe way. Running around can allow you to exert your pent-up energy and being outside in nature can help you feel more at ease. After your session at AC Paintball, you can return to work more relaxed and ready to take care of business.

    Make It a Corporate Outing

    If you have noticed that many of your employees or coworkers have been stressed lately, you can also use AC Paintball as a corporate outing during the week. You can give everyone a half day and spend the second half of the day blowing off some steam.

    Paintball is a great team-building activity that promoted communication, trust, and teamwork. You may also find that allowing your employees to take a break will boost productivity and improve the overall atmosphere in your workplace. Everyone will be talking about their AC Paintball game when you return to work the next day.

    Enjoy Fewer Crowds

    While playing paintball with many people can be fun, sometimes you just want to get away from the crowds. If you want a game with just your friends and family, the best chance of accomplishing this is by visiting AC Paintball on a weekday.

    This is also a good time to visit if you are new to the game. If you get intimidated by the more experienced players, playing when there are fewer crowds allows you to be more involved in the game and practice your skills.

    Enjoy Better Selection Of Fields

    With fewer crowds, you also have a better chance of playing on the AC Paintball field you prefer. AC Paintball offers six great fields to choose from. This includes both wooded fields and a speedball field that meets tournament standards.

    All of these fields are fun to play on, but if you have a particular game in mind, some are better suited than others. For instance, the Ultimate Battle Zone field is perfect for capture-the-flag while the Hyperball field is good for fast games with fewer people.

    Learn Tips From the Regular Paintballers

    Many times, the regular paintball players also come during the weekdays. If you want some tips to improve your skills, this is a great chance to talk to the more professional players. You can learn a lot just by talking to other players. It is one of the best ways to improve your own skills quickly.

    Even if you don’t find any professionals on the day you visit AC Paintball, you can talk to a member of our staff. They would be happy to help you improve your skills and share their paintball stories with you.

    Groups or Walk-Ons Allowed

    Both groups and walk-ons are allowed during the week. Walk-ons include groups of four or less and do not require a reservation. Other groups, however, will require you to schedule your game ahead of time. You can do so through our website here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. You can also call AC Paintball at 609-561-3883.

    June 22, 2018

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  • What Is the Best Season to Play Paintball?

    forest-1950402_960_720Paintball is a fun sport that you can play year round. So, when is the best time of year to book a game? Well, the answer depends on your personal preferences. Each season has its own pros and cons that can help or hinder you during your AC Paintball game in southern New Jersey. Check out some of these pros and cons below!

    Spring

    Pros

    If you prefer playing in temperatures that are not too warm or too cold, Spring may be the best time for you to schedule your AC Paintball game. This is probably the greatest pro that attracts players to play in the springtime. It is also a great time to burn off some calories that you may have put on during Winter.

    Game-wise, there is plenty of foliage to hide behind if you choose to play a game on one of AC Paintball’s wooded fields. If you learn how to utilize this coverage properly, you can gain the edge over your opponents.

    Cons

    One of the greatest cons of springtime paintball is the chance of rain. Rain can really make your AC Paintball game difficult. If water gets in your mask it can block your vision and the ground is slippery. This makes it difficult to move. The rain also makes the ground soft, so you leave footprints and it makes it easier for your opponents to track you. It is possible, however, to avoid the rain if you pay close attention to the weather forecast before scheduling your AC Paintball trip.

    A few other cons worth mentioning is insects and allergies. However, there are ways to help deter these obstacles as well. You can bring bug spray or wear long sleeves so the bugs don’t bother you as much. If you have allergies, be sure to take some allergy medication and maybe bring a pack of tissues along.

    Summer

    paintball-1278895_960_720Pros

    Summer has many of the same pros and cons as spring. The weather is nice, except for the heat. However, like the cons for spring, there are ways around it. You can wear lighter clothing or bring a misting fan. Light clothing will make it easier for you to move about the field and allow you to move into various positions.

    Summer doesn’t bring as much rain as spring. Therefore, the ground is harder and easy to move on. You won’t leave as prominent tracks, making it easier for you to hide. There is still plenty of foliage to hide behind at this time of year as well. Choosing to visit AC Paintball in the summer also gives you a chance to visit and relax on a nearby beach after your game.

    Cons

    The main con for summer paintball is the heat. You will likely sweat a lot which will make it difficult to grip your gun if you don’t wear gloves. The heat can also just take a lot more out of you and make you tired faster. You will also want to be sure to apply sunscreen often.

    In the summer, the sun is high. The sun can produce glares which can make it difficult for you to see and aim properly. Like the spring, there is also still a fair amount of insects in the summer.

    Fall

    Pros

    Fall is similar to spring but still has some key differences. The weather is nice, but a bit cooler than spring. There might not be quite as much rain as spring, but there can still be a decent amount. Fall is a good time to wear sweatshirts which give you a bit more padding than the tanks or tees you wear in the summer. Yet, they are still fairly easy to move around in.

    Cons

    When fall arrives in southern New Jersey the leaves begin to change colors and then fall to the ground. Easily fall can provide great scenery for you to play your game, but soon there will be less foliage for you to hide behind.

    The dead leaves on the ground will also make it difficult to move around. When you step on the leaves, they will make a loud crunching sound which can give your position away if you are trying to hide. If you decide to visit AC Paintball in the fall, try to stay on the paths where there are usually fewer leaves. You may also want to think about playing on one of our speedball courses instead which have fewer trees.

    Winter

    Pros

    paintball bacheloretteWinter is not the most popular time of the year for paintball, but that means there is more availability for you to get the day and time slot you want. While the weather will likely make things more difficult, there are many players who love a good challenge. If you really want to test your skills and endurance, a winter game may be best for you.

    Some other positives are little to no bugs and less sweat. You also don’t have to worry about applying sunscreen as often as you do in summer.

    Cons

    Weather is typically the biggest con in the winter. Most people prefer warm weather to cold weather. Cold weather also means you have to wear more layers of clothing to keep warm. This makes it difficult to move around and can affect your game.

    There is also no foliage to hide behind if you choose to play on one of AC Paintball’s wooded fields. Wind is another issue that can affect your ability to aim and can be annoying to deal with. However, if you are up for the challenge, you can learn how to adjust and improve your skills as a paintball player.  

    Schedule Your AC Paintball Game Now!

    Ready to schedule your AC Paintball game? You can do so here: https://acpaintball.com/schedule-paintball-game/. No matter what season you choose, you are sure to have fun playing with your friends and family at AC Paintball.

     

    December 11, 2017

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  • Paintball Tips in the Summer Heat

    paintballchecklistFinally the season highly anticipated by paintball players has arrived: Summer! School’s out, giving you more free time to play and the weather has warmed up for beautiful game days. However, summer paintball can bring some challenges unique to this time of year, namely the heat messing with your body and equipment. Check out this checklist with some of our best tips, tricks, and solutions for playing paintball during the summer:

    Drink Plenty of Water

    Make sure to stay hydrated on the field. Dehydration is worst case scenario on the field and will ruin your day much quicker than 90 degree heat. The solution is simple enough: Drink plenty of water before, during, and after game day. A solid foundation of fluids in your body before participating in any extreme activity will help prevent potential dehydration.

    Start hydrating a few days prior and consume twice your normal amount of water for maximum effectiveness.  Drink several glasses the morning of and a bottle while gearing up. Hit your water bottle in between games, even if you’re not thirsty yet. Dehydration can sneak up on you if you don’t consciously prevent it. For extended scenarios games, make sure to bring a water bottle in your pack.

    Wear Less Clothing and Ditch Excess Weight

    Though we often recommend sweat pants, long sleeves, and layers, 90 degree weather is an exception. Choose lightweight, single layer clothing and supplement with knee and elbow pads for protection. Lighten up your pack as well by ditching any excess gear for a reduced weight. Use a goggle visor to block out sun. You can also wear a sweatband, bandana, beanie, or hat and bring an extra to absorb sweat and prevent it from fogging your lense.

    Bring Coolers for Gear and Drinks

    Bring two coolers: One for paint green paintballscases and the other for drinks and snacks. Fill one cooler with ice, bottled water, and gatorade. Avoid soda, sugary juices, and energy drinks that can dehydrate your body.

    Transport your paint and air tank in the cooler and keep it there before play. Put paint cases in a cooler with an ice pack (wrapped in a towel) in the shade to keep it chilled as long as possible. Don’t place ice cubes in the cooler because this can cause steam and humidity. Plus, the cold towel and ice pack can double to help cool you down between games.

    Heat can cause paint to swell or melt. The shell may soften, expand, and take the shape of whatever it is stored in. It will cause jams in your marker if you’re not careful. Heated paint is also much less likely to break on target if it does feed through.

    Prepare Your Mask

    Heat, humidity, and sweat can easily fog your mask and cause reduced visibility. Remember to take your mask off completely in between games to aid in cooling (but only after all barrel plugs are in place). You have a couple options when it comes to keeping your mask chilled and clear:

    1. Bring a spare pair of goggles or rent one from the field and switch out in between games.

    2. Bring an extra lens for your mask and switch that out in between games.

    3. Find goggles with a thermal dual pane lens to keep the heat and fog out much better than a single lens.

    4. Purchase a goggle fan to keep them clear and increase visibility

    Seek Shade

    Seek shady spots for yourself and your gear (especially your pod, paint, and Co2 tank) in between and even during games. Try to find a bunker or tree with plenty of shade while you attack and defend. Avoid placing your pods and Co2 tank in direct sunlight for long periods since Co2 and paint may expand in heat. HPA tanks are not as sensitive to high temperatures, but still shouldn’t be left in the sun unnecessarily.

    Don’t Be Afraid to Take Breaks

    Feel free to sit out of a game or take a break under a shady tree if you’re feeling the heat. Have a great time, but don’t exert unnecessary energy. Heat affects people differently and only you can judge when you’ve hit your limit. Seek shade and water especially If you feel dizzy, nauseous, fatigued, or extremely thirsty.

    July 9, 2015

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