Why choose? Always the same old question... Who do you love more, mum or dad? Do you prefer the sea or the mountains? Paintball or airsoft? If you enjoy one of these realism and strategy games, you’ll love the other just as much—if not more! Both paintball and airsoft games are the perfect way to unleash your imagination and your inner "military" side.
One of the main questions players often ask when diving into airsoft games is whether the shots hurt more or less than in traditional paintball. While both games follow very similar rules, there are differences that might sway you toward one or the other.
Here are the key points to clear up any doubts quickly. But be warned—once you try airsoft or paintball battles, you won’t be able to stop playing.
Airsoft characteristics
- Weapons with an 11 mm calibre are used.
- They fire plastic pellets propelled by CO2.
- The guns are replicas of real firearms.
- Since the pellets are fired from smaller-calibre markers, the impacts hurt less (or even not at all) compared to paintball.
- No stains.
- You must be an honest player and admit when you’ve been hit by an opponent—or risk being kicked out of the game.
- Airsoft battlefields are usually larger, allowing for greater realism during combat.
- The protective gear and accessories closely resemble military equipment, adding even more realism to airsoft matches.
Paintball characteristics
- Markers with a 68 mm calibre are used.
- They fire paintballs that explode on impact.
- The markers are bulkier than real firearms.
- In paintball, you get stained since paintballs are used.
- The impact of a paintball isn’t usually very painful (and far from dangerous), but it can leave bruises in certain areas.
- Because of the above, protective gear covers you from head to toe to prevent any unwanted injuries. It’s provided in full at the playing field.
- Cheating in paintball is very difficult—if a paintball hits you, it leaves a visible mark on your overalls.
- There are many types of battlefields for paintball. Depending on the company, you can find fields with wildly different themes.
Now that you know what to expect—and that it hardly hurts at all—are you ready for the ultimate airsoft battle? Luckily for you, our country has multiple fields to unleash the soldier within. Where? Click here to discover the best paintball fields in Spain.
