| Paintball is an extreme game that is gaining in | | | | referee so that he can be escorted away from the |
| popularity. Though the inventors of this game did it | | | | field before returning to the game. In case the |
| for fun, it has evolved into the third most popular | | | | facemask falls off, the same rule applies. During such |
| game in the world. | | | | instances, the opposing team is not allowed to fire at |
| For those who want to play, there are rules to be | | | | that person. |
| followed. The first is having the proper gear which will | | | | Paintball is a sport where a player can only be |
| protect the person from paint balls. | | | | eliminated by shooting the other person. Should a |
| Guns should be checked before being used in the | | | | player wipe the paint off and continue playing the |
| matches because the maximum velocity allowed is | | | | game but is caught by the referee, that player is |
| only 300 feet per second. Anything above that can | | | | automatically ejected from the game. This is a form |
| cause serious injury to the players. As a precaution, | | | | of cheating that is never tolerated. |
| barrel plugs should be used to avoid any misfiring | | | | Players are not allowed to curse or hit the other |
| incidents for the safety of the gun owner and the | | | | players. This game is about fun and anyone caught |
| people who are present during the event. | | | | will also be taken out of the game. |
| Protective equipment must be worn at all times inside | | | | There is another way of taking out the opposing |
| the playing field. This consists of a face mask, gloves, | | | | player and that is by asking the person to surrender. |
| and pads for the chest, knees and elbows. When hit, | | | | Should the player show any form of hostile action, |
| the player must stand up with both hands in the air | | | | then you have no choice but to shoot the opponent. |
| to inform everyone that he has been eliminated. If | | | | Rules are made to protect the participants in the |
| the person is not sure of being hit, then ask the | | | | game. By knowing the basic rules and checking how |
| referee and he will confirm or deny the hit. | | | | the game is played, everyone will have fun and enjoy |
| The facemask may fog due to sweat, paint or dirt. | | | | a good game. |
| When this happens, the player should inform the | | | | |