Amenities
Obviously the first thing you want to look at is the facility itself. Is the field indoors or outdoors? Some paintballing facilities will even have both an indoor and outdoor field. This can come in handy if there is inclement weather the day of the planned outing. It is also strongly recommended that you check out the playing fields and their terrains beforehand. Does the paintballing field have supply bins located throught the field? The layout and size of the field should also be of interest to you as well as the natural surroundings that might come into play or just provide a scenic back drop. As far as paintballing goes it is ten times more challenging to play on a field that has plenty of obstacles and edifices to use as strategic points in the battle. The game of paintballing really takes a trun for the better when you include structures and obstacles because it adds a strategic element to the game. These types of fields are ideal for the most popular game in paintballing which is cature the flag. The more variety you have in your paintballing field of choice thre more fun the game becomes for everybody involved.
Gear
Something else to consider particularly if this is for novices is the amount and type of gear the paintballing facility offers. Obviously you want to play at a paintballing facility that has high-quality gear so you can get the full experience of paintballing. If the players are not paintballing gun experts they can consult with someone who is to make sure that the gear they are providing is of a decent make. All paintballing facilities are various in what they provide and that’s why it’s a good idea to look into it beforehand. If you plan on wearing goggles or a face mask and you don’t own one or the other you better call ahead and ask to see if your paintballing field will rent out that gear.
Prices
Finally, what is their pricing like? Do not forget to check the pricing on gun and goggle/mask rental as well. Some places tend to charge a bit on the high side for this kind of gear so make sure to check out the prices to but some goggles or a mask before heading out. Some places will only let you use their paintballs so make sure to read all the rules before you play. Again, have a paintballing expert help with this information if one is unsure of whether the prices are good or not.