Coming up with fun-filled yet safe activities for your family to enjoy can be difficult at times, especially with young children.

Paintball is an action-packed and adrenaline-filled game that both children and adults alike get a kick out of. However, paintball may be unsafe when played in the wrong environment or with improper gear.

The last thing any parent wants is to have their children come home with nasty bruises and welts, which may result from high-intensity paintball. Luckily, there are some great, safe alternatives the whole family can enjoy.

Lower impact paintball reduces the string of the paintball by 70%, forgoing the need to wear several layers of clothing. However, it’s advised to wear long-sleeved, loose-fitting clothes when playing the game for comfort and to further reduce the pain.

What is Low-Impact Paintball?

Low impact paintball is played the exact same way as the original game but with smaller paintballs that are shot at a lower velocity.

Aside from being less painful, low-impact paintball offers many benefits that everyone can appreciate. A regular paintball is typically 68 cal whereas the lower impact version is 50 cal.

The reduction in the size of the paintball drastically lowers how hard the ball hits and the pain it inflicts. A 50 cal paintball feels like being tapped on the shoulder, allowing younger kids to run around and have fun without being scared of the pain.

Even though players will be using smaller and lighter equipment, children need to be over 7 years old to participate.

The Best Alternatives to Paintball

Although paintball is an exciting and competitive game, it can also be quite painful.

1. Bazooka Ball

Bazooka ball offers the high intensity found in regular paintball games while being family-friendly and relatively painless. In addition to a modified barrel, low-impact softballs are used instead of paint.

With bazooka ball, you will no longer have to worry about messy paint to wash off clothing or receiving any painful bruises or welts. Whether you’re looking for a team-building activity or a fun and exercise-packed birthday party for your child, bazooka ball has all the thrill and action you desire.

2. Airsoft

Another alternative to the original gun is the airsoft gun, which uses 6mm or 8mm plastic pellets.

Similar to bazooka ball, airsoft pellets hurt less when shot at, greatly decreasing the injury rate of the game. Since the pellets are significantly smaller, players can have more ammunition in a single round.

Ready to Try Low Impact Paintball?

Wanting to play paintball with your family but dreading the paint-stained clothing and painful bruises that come with the activity?

Playing low-impact paintball is a great way to introduce young children, families, and birthday parties to the sport of paintball.

Our team at Commando Paintball works hard to provide our players with fun and creative terrains and games including Army Base, D Day, and of course the classic field. We’re happy to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding kids’ paintball and age requirements.

Reach out to us to learn more about bazooka paintball and make your reservation today.