FAQ

Everyone plays paintball. Unlike traditional sports, genetic size or weight does not give you an advatage. The game is neutral to all players who want to enjoy the game. It is not just for Rambos, everyone one plays paintball. 

We cater to players of all skill levels from complete beginners to tournament level players. 

At Boston Paintball we put only like players out on the field together, which means that beginner / rental players will only play with other beginner / rental players and more advanced / 68 caliber players will only play with more advanced / 68 caliber players. 

So..... rest assured that you / your  group will only play with players of similar skill! When you come in you will simply fill out a waiver, register at the window by choosing which package you will need then you will head to an orientation where we will explain the rules of the games / the rules of the field and how the equipment works. You may also reserve Private Play with your group of 10+ players.  Advance reservations & payment are necessary but this ensures that when you take the field you will only play against the players you came with.  

SPLATMASTER is only reserved privately  which means that with an advance reservation for a group of at least 10 players, you will have no interactions with any other groups / players. 

You must be at least 10 years old to play PAINTBALL and LOW IMPACT, and you must be at least 8 years old to play Splatmaster at Boston Paintball. Anyone under 18 must have a Boston Paintball Waiver Form signed by someone over 18.  Non Players must also be at least 8 years old to enter the playing / staging areas as well. Please read all of the information we provide when making a reservation to avoid any issues with your event!  

We kindly ask that you make other arrangements for children under the age of 8 years old as they will be restricted to the lobby / store areas ONLY and will not be allowed where the group / players will be while they are here. Thank you in advance!

In general, groups with less than 6 players may walk on to play during all business hours.  All players walking in must be at least 10 years old.

Have more than 6 players? It is sometimes difficult for us to guarantee walk in play to larger groups - especially on weekends. We offer group discounts when you book at least 24 hours in advance to play and there are options available to groups that reserve in advance that are NOT available as a walk in group. 

Don’t see what you think you want? Give us a call - we can customize packages for you! 

There is a 3 FULL DAYS in advance Reschedule ONLY policy for all prepaid group reservations. If you make a reservation within that time frame - or call to reschedule inside of the 3 FULL days you will be charged the rescheduling fee stated on your reservation form. DAY OF GAME reschedules on PrePaid Groups will lose 50% of amount paid.  PrePaid Reservations are ALWAYS non-Refundable. Please make sure you read the policies as they apply to the type of reservation you are making (Listed in Terms and Conditions when booking & in the Final Reservation Confirmation Email we send you).

Any type of reservations that are rescheduled will have 30 days to give us their new date.  

(Reservation and payment in advance required for all group discounts.)

There are a few differences between Paintball and Splatmaster, both are equally fun - but let's break it down.

• Paintball and Low Impact are for players Ages 10+
• Splatmaster is for players Ages 8+
• Paintball uses air powered markers that use a higher velocity and a bigger paintball
• Low Impact uses air powered markers that shoot at a lower velocity with smaller paintballs
• Splatmaster uses spring loaded, lower velocity, pump action markers with smaller paintballs
• Paintball markers are heavier with the air tank and the paint "hopper" attached
• Low Impact markers are lighter than paintball guns with an air tank and the paint "hopper"
• Splatmaster markers are light, plastic and only hold 15 paintballs at a time
• Being hit by a paintball is a lot like being pinched
• Being hit by Splatmaster & Low Impact is a much lighter pinch 

We recommend Splatmaster to young first time players (ages 8+) and Low Impact for ages 10+ that are made up of mixed family groups (mom, dad, brothers, sisters) or to those who want to cross "paintball" off their bucket list but aren't so into the full on version such as an office party, smaller school group or Jack and Jill.  

Players will play as many games as they have paint for.  There is no time limit on how long players may stay (unless we are closing!) but the paint is the determining factor on how long / how many games they will play during their time here.  There is no guaranteed answer on how much paint we expect any person to use - but we can give an approximate answer - and that is most players average about 40-50 shots per game.  Games run about 5 minutes each and we rotate groups onto the playing fields - so time between games can average out to 10-15 minutes (on weekend days - less time when less busy).  Players may purchase more paint at any point during their time here! There are referees on our playing fields at all times - and games are structured meaning it is not a free for all.  Our number one concern at all times is player safety and we expect all the rules we cover in orientation to be followed.  There is a 2 strike policy on the mask rule as well as the barrel bag rule.  Players will receive a warning for their first infraction and will be asked to leave on their second. We suggest that all parents sit in on the orientation so there are no misunderstandings!  Paintball is both safe and fun - as long as you play by the rules!

Upon arrival your group will need to turn in waivers for everyone playing AND everyone that will be spectating (during peak hours the number of spectators will be limited to no more than 2 per reserved group as explained in the policy). Due to insurance regulations - no one under the age of 8 will be allowed to the staging areas - where the players are staged. 

IF you choose to bring pizza or have cake - we recommend ordering after your group has checked in allowing between 30 and 45 minutes to arrive putting either of these things at the halfway point of your visit. This will give you time to check in, go through player orientation and play a couple of games for the most efficient use of your allotted time. 

Private Games are an optional add-on to your reservation at time of checkout - in order to play privately you will have to have added that as an option when you made your reservation. 

Private Play means this:  Your players will be the only players ON THE FIELD when you go out to play in either the woods or on the airball field in Ashland or on eithetr the Outpost or Airball Field in Maynard.  Games on Apocalypse City in Ashland or in the Woods in Maynard will be played with other groups. 

 Each group is provided their own set of tables so you may bring anything you like (cake / food) and you will have those tables the entire time of your reservation.  We do not book more than 3 groups in any one of our sessions (on weekends) so wait time between games is kept at a minimum - and groups are allowed time to eat / clean up & reload between games. 

Private Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. 

We suggest that you wear long sleeves, long pants and sneakers.  A couple of layers may also be beneficial (more padding). If you have knee pads / ski hat / baseball hat/ gloves you may want to bring them as well (the whole "padding" thing!) .The paint does wash out, but you may want to wear something you do not mind getting dirty.  We have jumpsuits available to rent or purchase but they are based on adult sizes and may be big on some smaller players.  You may want to bring a change of clothing to go home in (the person who owns the car you came in might appreciate this!) . We do not rent gloves, supporters, hats or bandanas but we do carry many of these products in our pro-shop.  Leave home anything of value - or plan on having a place to leave these things (wallets / purses) such as in a car or with a spectator.  We do have lockers on site that you may use for free and we sell locks for them that you get to keep (if you didn't bring one - locks left on over night will be cut)

Paint: ONLY if it is OUR field paint, purchased on the Field Side can you bring it back in with you. Paint bought in the STORE is NOT field paint - sorry! ALL Boston Paintball Playing Fields are Field Paint Only. 

Equipment: You sure can bring your own equipment - however let's go through what you need to make sure you have in order to avoid a rental or purchase fee: a working Gun that is CLEAN!, A full face paintball mask, an Air tank that has not expired (tanks expire from every 3 to every 5 years - we will inspect it when you get here), a hopper, an elbow (for some guns) and a barrel bag (NOT a barrel plug!) Some items can be rented for a fee - and others may only be purchased for a fee.  Please be sure you have your equipment dis-assembled and in a bag when you both enter and leave the building. Driving with an assembled paintball gun can unfortunatley get you arrested!

We do NOT allow regular cleats on our fields - please see the chart below before bringing them - and bring sneakers with you just in case! 

Boston Paintball uses only the best quality paints from RP Scherer on our playing fields.  Our field paint is designed to wash easily out of clothing.  Paintballs are not filled with real paint (like the kind you paint a house with!)  - they are filled with colored, non-toxic oils and the shell is a gelatin capsule - similar to the coating on vitamins.  There are many brands of less quality paint, as well as substitutes for actual paintballs out there however it can alter your playing experience which is why we use only the freshest, highest grade paint on our fields.

You may bring in anything you like - except for alcohol (we do NOT allow anyone whom we feel may be under the influence of ANY substance to play paintball.  We also do not refund any money to anyone refused play or asked to leave. Please pass this along!).

You should bring paper plates and cups for anything you bring with you - and any necessary utensils (including something to cut the cake and light the candles - we try to have on hand but lose, a LOT!!)  

Do you have food there?

We have vending machines with snacks and drinks.  There are several places that will deliver as well.

Please note we cannot make reservations over the phone due to the risk of credit card fraud. But our easy online reservation system allows you to make your reservation at your convenience!