ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Paintball

Paintball is a fun game that people play with special guns that shoot little balls filled with paint. The players wear special clothes and masks to protect themselves while they run around trying to tag each other with these paint-filled balls.

The goal of paintball is to eliminate the other team or complete objectives like capturing a flag. The game is usually played outside in special fields that have different obstacles or hiding spots.

When a player gets hit by a paintball, the paint splatters on their clothes and they are out of the game. So players need to be careful and try to dodge or hide from the other team's shots.

Paintball guns, also known as markers, work by using air pressure to shoot the paintballs out of the barrel. They need to be loaded with small tubes of paintballs before each game.

It is important to follow the rules of the game and wear proper safety gear to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe. Paintball is a great way to have fun with friends and get some exercise while pretending to be in a real-life action movie.
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