FAQ’s2021-03-29T22:28:55+00:00
The game of paintball is described as a combination of capture the flag and chess, mixed with a little hide ‘n’ seek and a large dose of adrenaline. The game is fast-paced and challenging. There are multiple game formats to choose from here at Santa Clara Paintball and the number of people can range from as few as two or as many as forty. When a player gets tagged (hit by a paintball) he/she is out of the game. Elimination is one of the popular games simply where one team eliminates the other and whoever does it the fastest wins the game.
You have less of a chance of being injured playing paintball than you do golfing, boating, or even bowling! These statistics are based on all injuries requiring medical attention or causing the participant to lose at least 1 day of work. (Source: SGMA International)

The latest statistical data shows that there are only .2 injuries per 1,000 exposures; giving paintball the lowest injury rate of any “extreme” sport. According to Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, the average player will only suffer an injury about once every 500 years.

Closed toe shoes are required, we recommend that you wear long pants, long sleeves (the baggier the better). Comfortable clothing that covers as much bare skin as possible. The paint from the paintballs is non-toxic, non-caustic, biodegradable and water-soluble so it will wash out of clothing and off skin with mild soap and water. Gloves are also nice to have. A bandana is an inexpensive and effective way to cover your neck. Good running shoes or boots will keep your feet happy. Wearing a hat (baseball cap/beanie) or a helmet is a great idea for protection of your head. Lastly, if you are inclined to jump, dive, or perform other hero-like actions, we recommend elbow and knee pads. Remember, we are an outdoor facility, so dress accordingly.
Rain or shine we are open year around.
50% of Santa Clara Paintball’s customers on any given day are first time players. All participants are separated by skill level and the beginner players and rental gear player’s paintball markers are set at a lower FPS (feet per second) than intermediate or advanced players.

If you are hit with a paintball that has been fired from close range (15 feet or less) it does sting some (Example: a little more than a rubber band snap, less than a bee sting).

Santa Clara Paintball sells chips, candy, water, energy drinks and Gatorade.
Yes, you may we have a covered picnic area where you can sit and enjoy your snack and drinks. Great for birthday parties. You can even have a pizza delivered right to the field. We have water, sports drinks, sodas and energy drinks available at the park. No Alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere on the premises.

For safety reasons BBQ or cooking grills are not permitted at Santa Clara Paintball Park. We charge $10 per hour to refrigerate cakes.

We recommend that you are at least 10 years of age. Children under the age of 18 will need to have their parents complete the online waiver in order to play at SCP.
No! Here at SCP our first priority is safety first. We split everyone up based on skill levels. Beginners, Intermediates, & Advanced. All players with rental equipment will be placed with our beginners. All Self equipped players will be on either intermediate or advanced levels. You will have the choice to move up in skill levels but self equipped players are never allowed in the beginners games. This is to ensure an enjoyable experience to all SCP players.
Depending on how trigger happy the individual is, you will typically use 500 rounds in about 1.5-2 hours, and about 750-1000 rounds in a full day.
We require a credit card or driver’s license as collateral per group at the time you pick up your rental equipment. We will return it to you when the equipment is returned at the end of the day.
Although paintball has been categorized as an “extreme” sport, paintball is one the safest sports currently played today. At SCP, we have well trained referees that will go through an orientation with you once you have your equipment and before you go on the field. They will show you how to use the paintball markers and explain what to do and what not to do. Each player must wear approved safety goggles and we also strictly enforce the use of Barrel Covers at all times. Safety is the most important thing to us at SCP. If someone is not following the rules at SCP, our staff will not hesitate to ask them to leave.
At Santa Clara Paintball, we are very family oriented and offer fields for all skill levels. We have several different exciting themed courses including a world class tournament field. We also offer Tournament Speedball and New Hyperball fields. Customer Service and Safety are our #1 priority. You will play a lot of games at our facility without a lot of waiting around. We run games every 5-7 minutes so you will get the most for your money. We have viewing areas with benches and bleachers if you just wanted to take a break and watch your friends play.
Our fast pace paintball is extremely strategic and is played on a variety of fields. We have multiple themed playing areas. Our popular castle, urban town, box maze, and two world class air ball field’s offer something for everyone. Our facility will provide a full day of excitement, challenges and fun.
Yes, you are more than welcome to bring your own equipment. However, we no longer accept outside paint, paintballs must be purchase on-site. All self equipped players will be placed on either our intermediate or advanced level teams depending on your skill level. We do not allow self equipped players to play on the beginner teams. If you are coming with friends who do not have their own equipment you might think about renting our equipment or asking your friends to move up to the intermediate level teams. That way you will all be able to play together on the same team.
Yes, Santa Clara Paintball is a perfect place to have birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, company team building events, or just a day of fun with friends and family. We offer different packages and discounts depending on the size of your group. Events scheduled outside of SCP normal business hours require a 20 person $85 minimum per player. During our normal business hours, you may request to play privately for an additional fee of $10.00 per person, but it is not guaranteed.  With our large covered picnic area SCP is very accommodating to meet everyone’s needs. We look forward to assisting you in planning your next event. Private games not available on Wednesdays and Fridays. 
An experience for players looking for the excitement of traditional paintball with equipment specially engineered to reduce velocity and deliver light impacts. Utilizing light-weight materials and paintballs that are smaller and slower, Low Impact allows players to maneuver and play with confidence without sacrificing the experience of paintball. Low Impact Paintball is perfect for kids, young teens, corporate outings, and beginner players who may be hesitant to try regular paintball.
One of the biggest objections of potential paintball players is that they are afraid it will hurt, so Low Impact gives us a way to introduce new players without the full impact of the standard .68 caliber paintball. It is also a great option for younger players. With the standard .68 caliber paintball players should be at least 10 years old to play. With the Low Impact .50 caliber paintball we allow players as young as 8 years old to enjoy paintball!
Closed toe shoes are required, we recommend that you wear long pants, long sleeves (the baggier the better). Comfortable clothing that covers as much bare skin as possible. The paint from the paintballs is non-toxic, non-caustic, biodegradable and water-soluble so it will wash out of clothing and off skin with mild soap and water. Gloves are also nice to have. A bandana is an inexpensive and effective way to cover your neck. Good running shoes or boots will keep your feet happy. Wearing a hat (baseball cap/beanie) or a helmet is a great idea for protection of your head. Lastly, if you are inclined to jump, dive, or perform other hero-like actions, we recommend elbow and knee pads. Remember, we are an outdoor facility, so dress accordingly.
Rain or shine we are open year around.
50% of Santa Clara Paintball’s customers on any given day are first time players. All participants are separated by skill level and the beginner players and rental gear player’s paintball markers are set at a lower FPS (feet per second) than intermediate or advanced players.

If you are hit with a paintball that has been fired from close range (15 feet or less) it does sting some (Example: a little more than a rubber band snap, less than a bee sting).

Santa Clara Paintball sells chips, candy, water, energy drinks and Gatorade.
Yes, you may we have a covered picnic area where you can sit and enjoy your snack and drinks. Great for birthday parties. You can even have a pizza delivered right to the field. We have water, sports drinks, sodas and energy drinks available at the park. No Alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere on the premises.

For safety reasons BBQ or cooking grills are not permitted at Santa Clara Paintball Park. We charge $10 per hour to refrigerate cakes.

We recommend that you are at least 10 years of age. Children under the age of 18 will need to have their parents complete the online waiver in order to play at SCP.
No! Here at SCP our first priority is safety first. We split everyone up based on skill levels. Beginners, Intermediates, & Advanced. All players with rental equipment will be placed with our beginners. All Self equipped players will be on either intermediate or advanced levels. You will have the choice to move up in skill levels but self equipped players are never allowed in the beginners games. This is to ensure an enjoyable experience to all SCP players.
Depending on how trigger happy the individual is, you will typically use 500 rounds in about 1.5-2 hours, and about 750-1000 rounds in a full day.
We require a credit card or driver’s license as collateral per group at the time you pick up your rental equipment. We will return it to you when the equipment is returned at the end of the day.
Although paintball has been categorized as an “extreme” sport, paintball is one the safest sports currently played today. At SCP, we have well trained referees that will go through an orientation with you once you have your equipment and before you go on the field. They will show you how to use the paintball markers and explain what to do and what not to do. Each player must wear approved safety goggles and we also strictly enforce the use of Barrel Covers at all times. Safety is the most important thing to us at SCP. If someone is not following the rules at SCP, our staff will not hesitate to ask them to leave.
At Santa Clara Paintball, we are very family oriented and offer fields for all skill levels. We have several different exciting themed courses including a world class tournament field. We also offer Tournament Speedball and New Hyperball fields. Customer Service and Safety are our #1 priority. You will play a lot of games at our facility without a lot of waiting around. We run games every 5-7 minutes so you will get the most for your money. We have viewing areas with benches and bleachers if you just wanted to take a break and watch your friends play.
Our fast pace paintball is extremely strategic and is played on a variety of fields. We have multiple themed playing areas. Our popular castle, urban town, box maze, and two world class air ball field’s offer something for everyone. Our facility will provide a full day of excitement, challenges and fun.
Yes, you are more than welcome to bring your own equipment. However, we no longer accept outside paint, paintballs must be purchase on-site. All self equipped players will be placed on either our intermediate or advanced level teams depending on your skill level. We do not allow self equipped players to play on the beginner teams. If you are coming with friends who do not have their own equipment you might think about renting our equipment or asking your friends to move up to the intermediate level teams. That way you will all be able to play together on the same team.
Yes, Santa Clara Paintball is a perfect place to have birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, company team building events, or just a day of fun with friends and family. We offer different packages and discounts depending on the size of your group. Events scheduled outside of SCP normal business hours require a 20 person $85 minimum per player. During our normal business hours, you may request to play privately for an additional fee of $10.00 per person, but it is not guaranteed. With our large covered picnic area SCP is very accommodating to meet everyone’s needs. We look forward to assisting you in planning your next event. Private games not available on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Outdoor laser tag is a variation of arena laser tag played outdoors and is similar to paintball. When compared to paintball, laser tag is painless because it uses no physical projectiles. Laser tag is a team or individual activity where players attempt to score points by tagging targets, with a hand-held infrared-emitting device. Laser tag is popular with a wide range of ages.
Players should wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes that they do not mind getting dirty. All players must wear sneakers or comfortable hiking shoes. Open toed shoes or sandals are NOT permitted on the field.
No, the Outdoor Laser Tag units use a harmless infrared technology similar to a TV remote to deliver the “hit” which causes your sensors to light up. In addition to your sensors lighting up when hit, your laser tag unit will emit sounds to indicate that you have been tagged. No physical projectiles are propelled from the gun.
Depending on current weather conditions we will play in light rain. Please call ahead of time if you have an event planned and it is raining to see if it is safe to play.
Laser tag is safe but like any active sport there is a potential for injury. Players run around creating the excitement of the game, but also creating the possibility of accidents. We work very hard to minimize hazards to players.
It is a combination of both. It is an outdoor game like paintball, however, it uses technology that is similar to indoor laser tag. The unique part of Outdoor Laser Tag is the accuracy and range, as well as the unique look and feel of a paintball match.
Yes, you may we have a covered picnic area where you can sit and enjoy your snack and drinks. Great for birthday parties. You can even have a pizza delivered right to the field. We have water, sports drinks, sodas and energy drinks available at the park. No Alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere on the premises.

For safety reasons, barbeques or cooking grills are discouraged at Santa Clara Paintball Park. We charge $10 per hour to refrigerate cakes.

We require a credit card or driver’s license as collateral per group at the time you pick up your rental equipment. We will return it to you when the equipment is returned at the end of the day.
Every player will need a signed waver and appropriate clothing and shoes. Players under 18 will need a signed wavier by their parent or guardian.
Every game played is point-based and in MOST cases players are allowed to play the full allotted time with scores being tallied at the end of the match. However, under certain circumstances players can elect to start with a predetermined number of lives, which allows players to “eliminate” their opponents earlier in the game. Once eliminated, players are prompted to “return to base” till the match is completed. When you return to base you can check your system to see a summary of your performance throughout the game you just played. Eliminated players cannot shoot or be shot for the duration of the match.
A singular sensor is fixed to the top of the laser gun providing a full, 360 degree hit radius. When you have been hit by another player, a point is scored against you while any hits delivered to an opposing player is counted towards your overall score at the end of the match. The sensor itself provides up-to-date statistics and alerts players once they’ve been hit.
Eliminations are scored independently at the end of the match as a “kill.” Once a player has been hit a final time, provided there’s a set limit, the last player to make contact is awarded the kill as a singular point towards their overall score. Otherwise, players continuously play throughout the match and are alerted via the sensor when they are hit.
Anyone aged 6 and older, male or female – everyone can play to a level that they find comfortable! Laser tag is great fun for the casual player and our structured gameplay and point-based games are designed to encourage working together as a team, leadership skills and effective communication. The ultimate mission game, combining role-play and problem-solving, guarantees an experience unlike any other.
Nor Cal Laser Tag guns use infra-red lights to safely “hit” the opponent’s sensors. These beams of light are invisible to the human eye and no more powerful, nor dangerous, than those emitted from your tv remote. Your electronic hopper will notify you when you have either been hit or you hit another player, eliminating the need to physically see the laser beam. That’s what makes the game so much fun to play outdoors in the daytime.
Here at Nor Cal Laser Tag we use the Barracuda System by Predator Games that uses a real Tippman paintball marker which gives kids an outdoor experience not available at existing laser tag facilities! In addition to kids’ parties, the Paintball Laser Tag System can also be used for corporate outings, team practice or even as a rental system or mobile unit to run backyard games.