If you do not already know, paintball is a capsule filed with water-soluble dye used as a projectile in playing the game of paintball. The game simulates military combat; players on one team try to eliminate players on the opposing team by shooting capsules of paint at them

Among the most common of the many variations is a version of capture the flag, in which two teams of players attempt to seize each others’ banner without being struck by a pellet.

Paintball draws a wide array of players, and the Sporting Goods Manufacturer’s Association estimates that approximately 10 million people play annually in the United States alone. Insurance statistics show that paintball is one of the safest sports in existence, safer even than golf.

Games can be played either indoors or outdoors and take various forms. Rules for playing paintball vary widely, with most designed to ensure that participants enjoy the sport in a safe environment. The sport requires a significant amount of equipment and has even developed its own slang.