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Paintball Rates & Rentals

HOURS OF OPERATION

Private Games, groups of 10 or more | Daily | 10 am - 3 pm (start times)| Advance reservations only
Open Play | Saturday-Sunday | 12 pm - 3 pm (start times) | Monday-Friday, call for availability, advanced reservations recommended
Safety briefings begin at Noon and 2 pm for all walk-on
Pre-scheduled games may start between 10 am and 3 pm or by special request

PAINTBALL RATES

Premium Package (currently unavailable)

$50 per person
Cost includes: day pass to all fields, upgraded semi-auto marker, mask, tank w/ all day air (compressed air only)

Standard Package

$30 per person
Cost includes: day pass to all fields, semi-auto marker, mask, tank w/ all day air (compressed air only)

Self-Equipped Package

$20 per person
Cost includes: day pass to all fields, all day air (compressed air only)
You must at least bring your own marker to sign up for this package. Masks, hoppers, and tanks are available to rent at extra cost.

Airsoft Rates

$10 per person, all players must be self-equipped
Cost includes: all day pass to Airsoft fields
Bring your own equipment, no rentals available
Players must use bio-degradable bb's, must wear FULL-SEAL airsoft approved goggles, and use only guns chronographed at 400 feet per second or less

Season Pass | $150

No charge on field fees | $20 discount on all packages
Discount on paint | 500 rounds $20 => $18 | 2000 rounds $60 => $50

Memberships are valid for 365 days after the date of purchase and include an I.D. dog tag. Memberships are not honored during special events or promotional games.

PAINTBALL RENTALS

Item

Mask $10

Hopper $5

Tank $20

Coveralls $5

Fan Mask Upgrade $15

Go-Pro w/ Chest Harness $30

PAINTBALL GROUP REQUIREMENTS

We play rain or shine
Players' individual waivers must be completed before check-in
Arrive 30 minutes before play time for safety & gun briefing
You will be assigned to a group/referee and will play on a minimum of 3 fields. Open players will be separated into groups based on skill level/experience. Private groups will have their own private referee.
Prices not valid during promotional games and special events and may not be combined with any other discounts
Minimum age is 10 years with a Parent or Guardian's signature, 8 years with a Parent or Guardian playing along with the child.

Group Recommendations

Wear layered, loose, dark colored clothing
Wear a baseball cap or other headwear, and hiking boots or cleats
We suggest you get a $20 deposit from each of your players to avoid fees for those who don't show up
Book at least 2 weeks in advance if possible to reserve equipment and referee
Allow at least 3-4 hours for your paintball adventure

Deposits are required for all reservations. Your credit card will be charged for the predetermined deposit amount to hold the reservations you have made.

Waivers: Everyone in your group must complete our waiver prior to playing. All minors (17 & under) must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver on their behalf.

Cancellation policy:

Once you have received a reservation confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 7 days prior to your confirmation date. If cancelling you will receive a refund minus a 10% fee. One reschedule is allowed without a fee.
Cancellations made 6 days or less from your confirmed date will result in the loss of your deposit.
If you fail to appear on your booked date, the full amount of your reservation will be charged to your credit card.
If we cancel any activity due to weather or staffing, you will receive a full refund for that activity only.
Overnight lodging, campgrounds, or indoor activity reservations not affected by weather will still be valid.
If you arrive for an activity and it is canceled due to inclement weather during your session, you will be issued a credit voucher for another session valid up to one year from date of issue.

Paintball Safety Rules

Simple steps to make your game of paintball fun and safe:

1. Wear Your Mask at All Times

When a game is being played, your paintball mask must be worn at all times
Do not remove your mask in the dead zone if the dead zone is within range of the field
Keep masks on until barrel plugs or socks have been placed back on all loaded guns
There are no exceptions to this rule
Remember that most severe paintball injuries occur because someone removed their mask at an inappropriate time
DO NOT REMOVE YOUR MASK WHILE A GAME IS STILL BEING PLAYED!

2. Do Not Drink and Play

You are not permitted on the playing field if you are under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medicine
You can only play if you are fully coherent

3. No Blind Firing

Do not fire if you can't see what you are firing at; i.e. do not stick your gun out and fire without looking
Blind firing can lead to accidentally shooting players who are leaving the field, referees, or other things/people you shouldn't shoot.

4. Surrenders

Offer surrender to any opposing player within twenty feet. Close-range shots are considerably more painful than shots from a distance
Accept surrender if another player has come within twenty feet and has a shot on you

5. Shoot Less Than 285 FPS

All paintball velocities will be under 285 (and generally under 280) feet per second (FPS)
We time and monitor gun speeds with a paintball chronograph
Automatic modes are not allowed. A paintball that travels at 280 FPS can cause small bruises, while a paintball that travels faster can cause significantly more damage including severe welts and broken skin

6. Always Use Your Barrel Plug or Sock

Whenever you are in an area when masks are not being worn, all guns should be pointed down and blocked with a barrel plug or barrel sock
Unless everyone has a mask on, do not take out your barrel plugs
Players should keep the safety on their guns engaged until they are ready to fire
Always keep the gun pointed away and down from unprotected players, including yourself

7. Common Sense Reminders

Don't shoot anyone’s private property
Don't shoot out of a moving vehicle
Don't look down the barrel of a loaded gun
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire
Don't shoot yourself

8. Clothing

Wear long pants and long sleeves in several layers to provide extra padding
Knee pads and elbow pads can be helpful while kneeling or shooting prone
Wear a baseball cap backwards to protect the back of your head
Wear cleats or tennis shoes
We advise wearing clothing you don't mind getting dirty but our paint does wash out

All events are field paint only | minimum age is 8 years old

Only NPPL approved safety equipment is permitted

We reserve the right to ban and/or expel any player not following the safety rules

Paintball FAQ's

Do you clean your gear?

We wipe our masks and guns with disinfectant after every use. We will also be washing our masks with warm soapy water after every use.

Do you have gloves we can rent?

Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer any tactical gloves for rent. There are winter gloves for rent but these are not washed between use.

Do I have to fill out a waiver?

Every participant does have to fill out a waiver. Participants who are 18+ can fill out their own. Participants who are under 18 will have to have a parent/legal guardian fill out a waiver for them.

Is there a link to the waiver online?

You can only access our waiver after you've made a reservation. Our system is set up this way so we can link your specific waiver to your booking.

Is Paintball Safe?
Paintball is very safe as long as you follow the rules and use common sense as with any sport. Minor injuries can occur such as strains and sprains that are associated with all action sports. Paintballs can also leave minor bruises. Severe injuries can result when players are not following the rules such as removing their mask, etc.

Is Paintball Fun?
Paintball is a fun sport that just about anybody can play and enjoy. It's an exciting combination of action, strategy, and adrenaline with small projectiles hurling through the air at up up to 200 miles per hour. It comes in many forms and variations and can be played and enjoyed by anyone.

Will paintballs stain my clothing?
As a general rule, paintballs will not stain clothing or fabrics; however certain brands of paintballs can stain certain light-colored fabrics, depending on the dye used. Best tip is to play in darker colored clothing to avoid staining your new white or yellow shirt.

What Gear do I need to play Paintball?
There are four basic pieces of paintball gear that you need to play paintball:
Mask | worn at all times to protect your face and prevent serious injury
Hopper | holds your paintballs and feeds them into your gun/marker
Tank | holds stored air which pushes the ball down the barrel. CO2 or compressed air tank
Paintball gun/marker | individual choice, shoots paintballs at your opponents
Paintballs | available in all different colors and prices, more expensive paint typically performs better.

How many people do we need to play Paintball?
You can play by yourself, in a group, or form a team. You will have a good time no matter how many are playing at one time.

Can I play Paintball?
If you like competition, action, strategy and skill, and lots of movement, paintball is for you. You must be 10 years old to play by yourself or 8 if accompanied by an adult on the playing field.

Can I rent all of the equipment at eXplore Brown County?
Yes, we have everything you need to begin your paintball experience.

WARNING: Under Indiana law, an agritourism provider is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in agritourism activities at this location if the death or injury results from the inherent risks of agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death, or for other participants to act in a manner that may cause you injury or cause your death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. As added by P.L.3-2011, SEC.1. The property used by Valley Branch Retreat Inc. dba eXplore Brown County dba Paintball Valley is a Classified Forest/Tree Farm and an Indiana Agritourism provider.

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