Paintball was invented in North America in the early 1980s as a game for testing individual survival skills in the woods. Since then, it has evolved into a high-tech team game played on a football or soccer field dotted with inflatable obstacles. As the game grows, more young people are getting involved. This book takes a look at this fun (and surprisingly safe) sport. Individual chapters discuss paintball history, equipment and gear, rules for popular game variations, and how to get involved. The text focuses on safety, sportsmanship, and having fun.