Paintball FAQs

Paintball is an exciting recreational game played year round. There are many different types of games played, including elimination, capture the flag, and attack and defend. The most basic game, “Capture the Flag”, has an obvious objective: Capture the other team’s flag and return it to your team’s home base for the win, while defending your own flag from the other team.

Each player uses a paintball marker powered by compressed air that shoots the paintballs. The paintballs are colorful gelatin capsules filled with a brightly colored, washable liquid. Upon contact, the paintballs split open, leaving a splat of color that marks the player out of the game. The more opponents that are eliminated, the easier it is to capture the flag.

Most games are around 10 minutes, so a marked player, while eliminated from the previous game, simply wipes off the splat and jumps into the next new game.

Paintball is enjoyed by people from all walks of life. From young children and their parents, to business professionals looking to improve team building in the office, anyone can be a star player, as strategy and teamwork, not size, speed or strength, lead to victory. It is estimated that more than 10 million people play paintball, and that number continues to grow each year. Paintball is one of the fastest growing extreme sports in the world.

Paintball is very safe and in a controlled environment. Many insurance research companies consider it safer than hobbies like bowling and tennis. It is not a contact sport.

Synergy Woods is committed to providing safe, enjoyable paintball games for all players. Each player must attend a safety and rules orientation prior to playing.

Players are expected to follow the rules at all times.

Click here for Waiver & Safety information.

The paintball breaks open upon impact, and generally causes very little pain. What pain is experienced is more of a stinging sensation from the impact through clothing. The feeling has been described as being “popped” with a towel, and it’s gone in a matter of seconds. You can count on coming off the field with a few welts from paintball impacts.

You must be at least 10 years of age. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.

The most important thing to remember is that we are an all outdoor facility and we play paintball rain, shine, sleet or snow. It's always a good idea to wear clothing and shoes that you expect to get dirty, muddy and paint covered. Don't worry, the paint washes right out.

It's also a good idea to layer up on clothing or bring a change of clothes. You may want to bring a garbage bag to put your dirty clothes in for the ride home.

Synergy Woods can supply all the equipment and supplies needed to play paintball. We have masks, chest protectors and disposable coveralls. Our markers are serviced weekly to keep them performing for you. We carry high quality paintballs to make sure you have the best chances of eliminating your opponent!

We also sell paint grenades and other tactical gear to give you the winning edge.

We encourage you to wear loose fitting, dark clothing. You don’t have to wear camouflage fatigues, but if you have a pair, feel free!

Comfortable, close-toed footwear is a must. Boots are best, as we are an outdoor, wood- based field. We DO NOT recommend shorts, open toe shoes, tank tops, halters, or short-sleeved shirts, as much of the play is in the woods and paintballs making direct skin impact can be painful.

Paintballs are non-toxic and contain water-soluble materials. They do not stain clothing and wash out easily. Most stains come from grass and dirt, not the colors of paint.

We have all of the rental equipment that you will need!

• Basic rental gear includes a marker, mask, hopper and tank.
• Tippmann 98’s, Tippmann FT-12’s, Tippmann A-5’s and Tippmann X7’s are the featured markers used at our field.
• Our Tippmann A-5’s and X7’s are upgrades and considered “The Advantage” on the field!
• A government-issued photo ID is required when renting any equipment.

Other equipment rentals available include:

• Chest protectors
• HPA tanks
• Twin pod packs
• Anti-fog full head coverage masks

You’re welcome to bring your own equipment, markers must have a barrel cover and field paint required. Barrel plugs are not permitted.

We provide unlimited all day air with your entry for HPA tanks. We rent HPA tanks. We also stock used and new tanks for purchase starting at $30 and can accept your CO2 tank on trade for a new HPA tank with a logo. CO2 can be used if you bring it, but we do not refill CO2 tanks at the field.

Sorry, we do not repair markers at the field.

Synergy is a “Field Paint Only Facility”. That means all paint must be purchased at Synergy Field “ONLY”. Synergy reserves the right to inspect all paint, hoppers, and containers for non field paint. Synergy may at their discretion ask you to leave the field without a refund if you use or bring non field paint to the facility. This is for the protection of all players.

Traditional paintball is 10 and up, and we welcome each and every one of you. We even feature Pint-Sized Paintball uniquely designed for ages 5 to 9 – but fun for older kids and adults as well!

For more information about Pint-Sized Paintball click here.

We are normally open only on weekends unless posted otherwise on the website. Private groups of 20 or more may make reservations for weekdays with advance arrangements and a non-refundable deposit. Call 440-748-7246.

Walk-on players are always welcome! However, groups with eight or more players are strongly urged to make reservations. Please call 440-748-7246 or complete the online reservation form. Reservations are held for 15 minutes and then equipment may be released to other players waiting.

Our concession stand offers drinks, snacks, candy, pizza and Dippin’ Dots! You are also more than welcome to bring your own food with you. In fact, if you want to bring a grill out and have a cookout you’re more than welcome. Just remember that you cannot bring alcohol anywhere on our premises and we do reserve the right to inspect coolers. We also may steal a burger from you if it smells good!

Let Synergy do “all the work”. We can provide packages for 8 or more including; pizza, pop, chips, birthday cake, paper goods, utensils and a special treat for the birthday boy or girl. Our parties will have your guests of honor talking about how much fun they had for weeks! Click here to see our birthday packages.

We have multiple outdoor fields covering 35 acres. Whether you play every weekend or it’s your first time, you’ll feel comfortable, safe, and become part of the Synergy family. Click here to browse the battlefields.

Call the field 440-748-7246 to see what current coupons are legitimate and what limitations apply prior to coming to the field.

No. Synergy Woods is a field paint-only facility. This is for the players’ protection and eliminates non-approved paintballs that may cause injury. Use of non-field paint may result in removal from play without refund.

Yes. As in any service industry tips are appreciated for good service but not an obligation. We get many compliments on our referees. They work hard in all types of weather to ensure you have a safe and fun experience.

Your $10 deposit reserves your equipment and spot. When you arrive at the field it is applied to any purchase or refunded back to you in full. If you have any questions you can email info@synergywoods.com or call us at 440-748-7246.

To reserve space for your group, you would still need to make a reservation on-line. The reservation would require a $10 deposit per person and you could apply the deposit towards additional paint. If you will not be buying additional paint, the deposit would be refunded back to you upon check-in.