Does it hurt when you get hit?

A quick sting, dulled by the overalls and padding. The adrenaline tends to take care of the rest.

What age can you play?

Adult paintball is usually 16 or 18 plus. Many sites run low-impact versions for younger children. Check the specific session.

Do I need my own equipment?

No. Markers, masks and overalls are provided. You just bring suitable clothing underneath.

Yes. Masks are compulsory at all times in play, marshals enforce the rules, and games run within clear boundaries.

Old clothes with long sleeves and trousers, and trainers or boots with grip. Layers add a bit of padding.

Is it good for groups?

One of the original group days out. Stag and hen parties, birthdays and work teams are its bread and butter.

Paintballing in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

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Paintballing is the team game that has fuelled stag dos and birthdays for decades, and for good reason. Two sides, a set of objectives, and a marker that fires paint pellets, all played out across woodland, mock villages and bunkered arenas. It is tactical, energetic and very competitive once everyone gets going.

You need no experience, just a willingness to get stuck in. Marshals brief you, hand out the markers and protective masks, and run the games safely, so you can focus on the all-important question of who to ambush first.

The venues on adventuro run supervised paintball sessions with markers, masks and overalls provided. Yes, it stings a bit. No, that will not stop anyone.