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Beginner guides, gear advice, party planning and growth tips for paintball field owners — from the TACPLAY team and the people who run the fields.
FeaturedGuides · 14 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Your first paintball game: a beginner's guide
What to wear, what to expect on the field and the five things every first-timer wishes they'd known before the first whistle.
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How to plan a paintball birthday party (without the stress)
9 Oct 2026 • 5 min read
Pick the right package, invite the right number of guests and know what the field takes care of — a step-by-step plan for parents.
By TACPLAY Team
Five ways to fill your quiet weekday sessions
3 Oct 2026 • 7 min read
Midweek evenings don't have to be empty. Ranked nights, after-work socials and smarter promotion that field owners use to grow attendance.
By TACPLAY Team
Woodsball vs speedball: which style is for you?
26 Sept 2026 • 4 min read
Long tactical games in the trees or fast, close-range rounds on an inflatable field? The differences, and how to try both.
By TACPLAY Team
Choosing your first paintball marker
18 Sept 2026 • 6 min read
Pump, mechanical or electronic? What to look for, what to avoid and why buying second-hand is a smart first move.
By TACPLAY Team
How to build a paintball community that keeps playing
10 Sept 2026 • 5 min read
From a group chat of five to a weekly squad of thirty — what successful player communities do differently.
By TACPLAY Team
Paintball team building: a guide for office managers
2 Sept 2026 • 5 min read
Group sizes, timings, budgets and the questions to ask the field — everything you need to book a team day your colleagues will actually enjoy.
By TACPLAY Team