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BIG GAME CHECKLIST

Everything you need to bring to your next Paintball Big Game!

Whether you are playing your first game or your 50th, we hope this checklist will help you out.

KNOW THE GAME:
Try to read as much as you can about the game before you go out to play. Research blogs, Facebook Event Pages and Group discussion pages. If you don’t have a group of friends going with you this will help you find people to play with. This will also make you knowledgeable about the game and what the objectives are.
  • Is this big game or a scenario? 
  • Does it have major objectives with your team broken into squads or is it everyone for themselves to get the team the most points?
  • Is the game broken up into time slots? 
  • Does it have Missions broken up into blocks of time or is it played all day or for 24 hrs?
PREP YOUR GEAR:
Make sure to go through your gear so you have everything you need at least 2-3 weeks prior. You want to make sure your marker(s), hopper(s) and tank(s) are working and you have the spare parts you might need.

NEED SERVICE OR REPAIR?
Velocity Paintball Kearny Mesa
8303 Clairemont Mesa Blvd # 106
San Diego, Ca 92111
858-565-1231

SIGN UP DISCOUNTS:
When you sign up make sure to pay attention to discounts that might be available when you are paying for your entry. You might be able to pre-buy paintballs and have them waiting for you when you get there. Fresh paint is the best paint. Also look for early bird pricing for events. There might be a cutoff date to save on entry.

WATER
Bring lots of water. Wear a camelback and have your water on you at all times. It’s a very convenient way to carry your water and also make sure you’re not sharing water bottles with someone else.

THINGS TO BRING:
Make sure you have any tools and spare parts and materials you might need.
  • Batteries
  • Duct tape
  • Teflon tape
  • Lube
  • Oil
  • O-rings
  • Extra car key
  • Extra barrel blocking device
  • Garbage bags

BONUS TIP - BRING HELP!
You are going to move around a great deal during a big game and cover a lot of ground. If you have a “team” of people you are playing with designate a pod person. Have someone be responsible for following the group and picking up spent pods. This person could also be a paint and air runner. They could leave the field of play to get extra paint and fill tanks. A laundry bag works well for collecting pods. That way that person also has what he/she needs to reload paintballs and bring them back to the field.
Admin • Jul 21, 2015

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