Special Ops Paintball Rules

By: Jennifer Potts

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Special ops paintball rules need to be learned by every beginner paintball player. Men who engage in paintball matches, particularly special ops matches, take the game very seriously. This means that if you are new to the game, you need to figure out how they operate and conform to how the matches are conducted. Otherwise, you might not get invited back.

  1. Scenario. The first rule to special ops paintball is coming up with a scenario for the special operation being completed during the match. This can be something simple, such as capturing the flag of the opposing team, or it can get more complicated, such as re-enacting a specific special operation from a real life war. The senior paintball players or the ones organizing the match are generally the people who come up with the scenario.
  2. Objective. Follow the objective of the paintball scenario very carefully as you participate in the match. This means that if your objective is to capture the opposing team’s flag, that is all you should be focused on. However, taking out members of the opposite team are almost always a priority in special ops paintball.
  3. Roles. In many special ops paintball matches, each player will be given a specific role. For example, you might be a sniper in charge of taking out opposing team members from high vantage points, or you might be a guard standing watch over a protected object or prisoners. Get into your role before the game begins and do not break character during the match.
  4. Gear. Wear gear that fits with the special ops scenario being played out. For example, if the special operation is a military operation, wear fatigues and bring along paintball weapons that mimic military weapons, such as paintball grenades. The more you get into character, the more enjoyable the special ops paintball match will be.
  5. Strategy. Get together with your fellow team members before the special ops paintball match begins to come up with your strategy. For example, if you need to capture the other team’s flag, try to identify weaknesses on their team and figure out the best possible way to access the protected site. Once your team has a strategy in place, follow it and listen closely to any modifications made by the senior players during the match.
Posted on: Mar. 18, 2011