How to Play Attack/Defend in Paintball

This is one of the basics. One team attacks while the other defends. Then you switch. But is it fun? Oh yes.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Establish a fort, or base camp, that is to be defended. A building or bunker works best. The area must be something that gives the defending team an advantage.
2. Place a flag in a central location within the fort.
3. Divide all your players into two teams. The teams should be even. If one side must be stronger, it should be the attacking team.
4. Decide which team will attack and which will defend.
5. Determine the length of each game and make sure each player knows. Also decide how the games will be started and finished.
6. Send the attackers to a predetermined place while defenders set up their defense.
7. Begin the game. The attacking team must penetrate the fort, capture the flag and return it to their starting point. The defending team must stop them or hold them off until time runs out.
8. Switch sides. Attackers defend, defenders attack.

Tips & Warnings

• Fifteen to 30 minutes is a good time length for attack/defend. Bigger fields and more players require more time.
• Shorter time limits allow for more, and faster, games.
• Spend some time building a fort. The more complex and interesting the fort, the more fun the games will be.
• Always wear eye protection.
• Observe all paintball safety rules, even when playing on your own field.