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Speedball (paintball)

Hey there! Have you ever heard of paintball? It's a game where people shoot little balls filled with paint at each other. Well, Speedball is a specific type of paintball game.

In Speedball, there are two teams with players on each team. The playing field is usually a flat, rectangular shape with obstacles like inflatable barriers or bunkers. The goal is for one team to eliminate the other team's players by hitting them with paintballs.

But it's not just about shooting at each other. In Speedball, players have specific roles like "front players" who try to move up to the other team's side quickly, or "back players" who try to defend their own side. There's also a "snake" which is a long, narrow inflatable bunker that players can use to quickly move up the field while staying low to avoid getting hit.

Overall, Speedball is a fast-paced game that requires teamwork, strategy, and quick thinking. It's a lot of fun, but safety is also very important so everyone wears protective gear like masks and padding to make sure they don't get hurt.