What do I need to bring on the day?
Players should wear old, comfortable clothing and may also want to bring a change of clothes for the conclusion of the game. We strongly recommend boots with ankle support and deep tread/rubber soles – it can get a bit slippery in the woodlands! Some players may choose to wear wellies if it is muddy during…
Read More..Can I bring my own paintball equipment?
You can bring certain items of your own equipment to the centre, but it is always at the discretion of the Centre Manager whether you can use it. You can bring your own goggles, provided they are designed for paintball games and have not been modified in any way. You can bring your own paintball…
Read More..Can I bring my own paintballs?
For health and safety reasons, and to maintain a consistent safety standard across all centres, you can only use paintballs issued by Manchester Paintball on the day of your event.
Read More..How many paintballs will I need?
There is no way of knowing how many paintballs any individual will use, as it depends on how trigger happy you are! It is entirely up to each person how many paintballs they want to use. The average use across the entire the company (by kids and adults) is 400-500 paintballs per person per session….
Read More..How can I purchase additional items on the day?
Additional items such as paintballs, lunch, gloves and paintball grenades (for players aged 18+ years) can be purchased from the basecamp shop with cash or card (verified by PIN only). Please note we do not accept payment on site by cheque. The following fees apply when purchasing items on site: Cash FREE Debit cards 53p…
Read More..Is paintball suitable for children?
We believe paintball is safe for kids, but ultimately the parents must learn about paintball and decide for themselves whether their child is hardy and mature enough to participate. To help you with this, we have compiled an ‘Information for Parents’ guide, which can be included in your information pack or requested from our friendly…
Read More..What is the minimum age?
For regular paintball the minimum age is 10 years old and for mini paintball the minimum age is 8. The equipment and level of supervision provided by Manchester Paintball makes paintball safe for any age of player – so it’s not the ‘danger’ involved that determines our age limit – rather the fact that the…
Read More..What food and drink is available at the centre?
All our venues provide drinks & snacks for purchase at the shop.
Read More..Can we bring alcohol to the centre?
No alcohol is permitted at our paintball centres. Any players who have been drinking will be excluded from the games and asked to leave the centre.
Read More..Which days are you open?
Our centres are open almost 365 days a year. We do strongly recommend booking your desired date well in advance to avoid disappointment. To check availability, please contact one of our friendly event coordinators on 0203 869 9135.
Read More..What happens on the day?
On arrival, you will be greeted by our friendly staff who will check you in. After you have completed registration forms you will be kitted up with all the gear needed for the session and attend a compulsory safety briefing. Then the action starts! You will play 4-6 varied games during a session!
Read More..Do I need to fill out a registration form?
All players are required to complete a registration form before they begin play. Players under 16 years must have their form signed by an adult; we suggest you send these out with your invitations. The other parents should return their completed registration forms for you to bring to the paintball centre on the day of…
Read More..How many players do I need to bring?
There is no minimum or maximum number of players required; any group size is fine (although we may require a minimum spend level in order to open a centre for a midweek game). You will be joined by other players on the day to make up a team. To have a private paintball game playing…
Read More..Will my child be playing with adults?
Where possible we will join your group with those of a similar age. However, there are often groups of mixed ages (when parents like to play with their children, or there are older siblings joining in etc.).
Read More..Can I reserve a date even if I’m uncertain how many players I have?
You can make a booking now for the players that you have confirmed, therefore assuring you bag your desired game date. You can then add additional players onto your paintball booking up until a few days before your event.
Read More..What do I do if I get lost trying to find the centre?
To avoid getting lost we suggest you make sure all drivers in your group print the directions from the website and take these with them. Our directions are for guidance only, we recommend using a road map or sat nav for more precise directions. If you do have trouble finding the centre, call us on…
Read More..What happens if it rains?
The paintball games go ahead regardless, in all weather conditions. All game zones are based outdoors in woodland areas, so we recommend you bring wet weather gear and sturdy boots with ankle support and deep tread. Some players may opt for the comfort of wellington boots over the safety of boots with ankle support, and…
Read More..What times can we play?
A morning or afternoon session is available, each session is around 3 hours long at most of our centres. Centres, operating times differ – please contact our booking office for more details.
Read More..What happens if a player does not turn up on the day and I have already paid for them?
All payments are non refundable and non transferable. However, credits may be carried forward and used for a future paintball booking.
Read More..Can I use the paintballs if a player does not turn up on the day and I have already paid for them?
Unfortunately not. If anyone fails to attend the event on the date you have booked, the pre payment and paintballs for that person will be forfeited for the session. All payments are non refundable and non transferable, however credits can be carried forward and used for a future visit.
Read More..How do I book a day of paintball?
Booking couldn’t be simpler! All you need to do is call us on 0203 869 9135 and speak to one of our friendly event coordinators to check availability and book your event. Alternatively you can complete the online booking enquiry form, or email us and we will call you back at a convenient time. Another…
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