Can I bring my own paint?   Only on "Bring Your Own Paint Fridays" from 6-9pm. Not to be used with our rental equipment. Blue, green, white and yellow filled paint only. Add an additional $15 B.Y.O.P. fee to the $15 field fee.

I will be 10 tomorrow....can I please play?   no

I forgot my waiver from my parent...can I please play?   no, please make sure to have your parent sign and complete the waiver available here.

What is a marker?   A marker is an air or CO2 powered gun which fires paintballs.

What is a hopper?  The tank which is located on top of a marker and uses gravity to load paintballs into the chamber.

What is a plug or condem for a marker?  These are instruments which are used to ensure safety while not in paintball play areas and are either inserted or covering the end of the dangerous end of the marker's barrel.

Should I bring a cup? Yes...unless you are into that sort of thing.

Does it hurt? :  Yes. It does. But not a lot. More than a mosquito and less than, say, a sledgehammer. You WILL BE REQUIRED to use the safety equipment provided (this includes a mask, goggles). It is recommended that you wear something with long sleeves, and long legs. Remember, you MAY be in the woods - and it is full of bugs, poison ivy, etc. Wear what you would wear on a 2 mile nature hike! Some people wear gloves (like fingerless weight lifting gloves) to protect your hands (since your marker is exposed while shooting, you are more likely to be hit in the marker/hand). I would recommend some kind of a hat (keeps paintballs, leaves, dirt, ticks, and other beasties out of your hair).

Do we just all shoot at each other or what?   No - usually you have teams, and play a capture the flag kind of game. Your referee will help you decide what game to play based on your experience level and equipment.

Does the Paint Wash out??:     Yes - it is water based and will wash out (white clothing is a little difficult thought).

What is a paintball? A small geletin, paint filled ball which is placed inside of the hopper of a paintball maker and fired at opponents.  

What are the markers like? They are semi-automatic (fires each time you pull the trigger), gravity fed paint marker markers. They run off of a compressed CO2 cylinder (Carbon Dioxide) or compressed air. These cylinders can provide close to 1000 shots before they run out. The markers are configured to hold from 100 to 200 paintballs at a time. A normal person with an unmodified marker can shoot 2-3 paintballs per second. Most of these markers are capable of up to 300 paintballs a minute. The markers, with tank and paintballs, weighs between 4 and 5 pounds. It's the size of an Air Rifle ("BB marker").

What clothes should I wear?  Well - wear ones you won't mind getting dirty. I would advise against anything white. You may also wish to dress in layers - like a tee shirt and a sweat shirt - this way, if you get too hot or cold, you will have options available. Running shoes are ok, but just remember that some kind of boot will protect your ankles and feet better (if you are comfortable hiking in the woods with tennis shoes, then you could wear them).

What about Refreshments?  Due to the nature of this sport, there is NO ALCOHOL allowed. Indy Acres Paintball supplies refreshments, hot and cold food at the rental office.

What about Bathrooms? There are indoor facilities available in the rental office.

IS the parking close to the fields, or do we have to walk? Parking is right next to where we play. You can go to your car between games it's that close. Parking is located on the west of the rental office.

If I wear glasses, will they fog up?? Most likely. Bring windex, paper towels, so you can clean the mask prior to putting it on and between rounds to keep your vision clear. When picking up the mask from the rental bin, you can get any which one you want - try to find one that is less scratched than the others. One size fits all so don't worry about sizing. (HINT: human saliva is a great anti-fogger for glasses.)

Is Indy Acres Paintball far from downtown Indianapolis? No, we are located about 20 minutes from downtown Indianapolis on the southeast side of town just north of the Marion County fairgrounds. Directions are available here

Can I watch before I decide to play? Of course you can, but you will be required to wear goggles at all times in the staging and play areas.

Should I work on my "war face"? This depends on how you play. A "war face" will help you fight the enemy (it's a psychological thing - like the grunts you use with martial arts that help you focus your chi...). A "war face" may also make all your co-workers have you locked up. You'll have to play this one by ear....