Imagination Is a Piece of Paintball Equipment Too

When you are getting together with your friends to play paintball, the first thing that everyone probably talks about is the paintball equipment that they will be using. Perhaps someone bought a new paintball marker and wants to show it off. Maybe someone got a new mask that doesn't fog. Most people believe that the most important things about the game are the pieces of equipment that they can see, feel and use. However, for many types of games, there is an intangible piece whose importance can't be overstated: the imagination.

If you and your friends like to play in the woods or fields around your house, then imagination should play an integral role in your games. While you don't have to try to visualize your opponents as actual enemy forces, you should take some time to come up with some fun and unique games.

Since everyone has an imagination, everyone in your game should be able to participate. Get together and hash out some ideas. Find out what everyone likes in terms of game style. Some people like to have a military aspect to their games, and they might want to play out certain military type situations complete with detailed strategy. This is a good option, but it is only the tip of the iceberg.

Think about all of the other scenarios you can invent. The options are limitless. Consider playing an alien invasion type game scenario, or perhaps one that involves zombies or some other unearthly creature. Recall some of your favorite television shows or books and adapt them to the game. Star Wars and Firefly are some great examples.

When you are coming up with those scenarios, it is important that everyone be in on making up the rules long before you start playing. It is a good idea to come up with the rules and "settings" a week or more in advance of the game. It gives everyone enough time to get into the right frame of mind for the game.

As you can see, imagination can be a very important part of paintball if you want it to be. Of course, you will also need to have all of that actual paintball equipment if you want to play! Visit an online shop for the gear you need and see if the prices on paintball equipment are better than they are at the brick and mortar stores in your area. Often, they are.