Paintball is a game where players compete, in teams or individually, to eliminate opponents by hitting them with capsules containing food coloring and gelatin (referred to as Paintballs) driven from a device called paintball markers. Paintballs have non-toxic, biodegradable, water-soluble mineral oils. These games are often played at the level of the sport with an organized competition involving leagues around the world, tournaments, professional teams, and players. Paintball technology is also used by military forces, law enforcement, para-military and security organizations to complement military training, riot responses, and non-lethal suppression of dangerous suspects.
The games are played in the field of outdoor or indoor of various sizes. A game field is scattered with natural or artificial terrain, which is used to cover tactical players. The rules for playing paintball vary, but can include capturing flags, elimination, limits of ammunition, defending or attacking specific points or areas, or objects grasping hidden interests in the play area. Depending on the variant played, the game can last from second to hour, or even days in the play scenario.
Paintball legality varies between countries and regions. In most areas where play is set offered, players are required to wear mask protectors, and strict game rules.!