Introduction to Paintball (116)
Paintball has only been around since 1981, but it's gaining popularity and has a very loyal fan base. If you've never played, it's time to find out what it's all about.

Safety (10)
Paintballs fire at hundreds of feet per second and have the potential to seriously injure players, but paintball can be both fun and safe if a few simple rules are followed.

Woodsball / Scenario (9)
Woodsball is the simplest form of paintball, and is enjoyed by millions of people around the world. All it requires is some simple equipment, some friends, a patch of trees, and an afternoon. Scenario paintball is roughly the same as woodsball, but on a much larger scale, often involving over a hundred people.

Speedball (6)
Speedball or Tournament Paintball takes place on a small, flat field, with man-made obstacles throughout. For speedball you must be willing to run, slide, hide, and shoot lots of paint. Learn the rules, field setups, positions and strategies.

Guns/Markers (62)
What gun do you need? How much are you willing to spend? What gets you the most bang for your buck? Guides, explanations, and buying tips.

Air Sources (9)
A paintball gun needs something to shoot the ball, and CO2 (carbon dioxide) and compressed air both do it quite nicely. Learn the differences, the advantages and the disadvantages to each.

Hoppers / Loaders (15)
Paintballs can be loaded one at a time by hand, but it's much more efficient to have lots of paintballs waiting to fall in by themselves. Some hoppers simply hold balls and let gravity do the work while others considerably speed things up.

Other Equipment (20)
While you only need a gun, a tank and a mask to play paintball, there are countless accessories that can improve your shot, help you hide, or simply make you look like a real commando. But be warned, not everything is actually worth the investment. Learn what is a must-have and what you should avoid.

Paintballs (8)
The invention of paintballs led to the invention of paintball, but not all paintballs are created equal. Learn what the differences are between high-end and low-end paint, and learn what paint is right for you.

Fields (8)
Paintball can be played anywhere from football fields to giant warehouses to national forests. It's time to figure out which variety of fields you want to try out and learn how to find them.

Strategy / Tactics (25)
To compete in paintball you must be able to adapt to different fields, different terrains, different bunker arrangements and different play from opponents. Some basic strategies and tactics will guide you in different situations and help you play paintball competitively.

Reviews (37)
Guns, tanks, hoppers, masks, paintballs, clothes, barrels and upgrades come in countless shapes, styles, prices and colors. Let me try things out first and let you know what to buy and what to avoid.

Games Videos and Magazines (30)
While most aspects of paintball involve actually playing the sport, there are games, magazines and videos that can keep you entertained between trips to the field.

Buying Guides (8)
Guides to help you get the best bang for your book when you're in the market for paintball products.