Smak Zone
Paintball
Frequently Asked Questions
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Registration Questions
What do I get for my registration fee?
Your fee entitles you to camp for the entire event (you may
arrive as early as Wednesday before the event). You will
be entered in the prize drawings. Your air, both HPA and
CO2, are included, all-you-can- eat player bbq, free pancake
breakfast (Sunday morning), event t-shirt (paid,
pre-registered players only, must provide size), paintball
auction (have something to sell? Bring it!), BYOP after the
purchase of 1 case of event paint, free entry for 1 new
player for each Smak Zone Veteran.
Can I play with the people I came with?
Absolutely yes. We never separate groups that come to play together unless they volunteer of their own accord.How does the free new player program work?
A Smak Zone Veteran player (a player who has played at least
two major events at Smak Zone prior to the current event) are
allowed to bring one new player free of charge. The new
player must be pre-registered and pay for a case of paint with
the pre-registration
entry form.
Do I
have to pay even if I am only going to take pictures or watch?
No, however you are still required to wear protective equipment
and also a vest (we can supply) that will designate you as a
non-participant. Non-participants are not allowed to aid
players in ANY way. This includes giving away player
positions or numbers, carrying player equipment, coaching,
sheilding, etc. Non-participants must stay out of the
lines of fire at all times.
What is the age limit, and what waiver's do my parents need to sign?
You may participate if you are 10 years of age or older.
Your parents must sign your waiver if you are 17 years of age or
younger.
Do I have to sign a waiver if I'm over 18?
Everyone who enters the playing field, whether player or spectator, must sign a waiver. It is best to fill out a waiver and send it with the registration form if at all possible
Is there camping, showers, restrooms?
For now, we utilize portable toilets. There are no
showers available on-site at this time, however there is a state
park a few miles away with hot shower and a recreational area on
the St. Francis River less than 1/2 mile away where you are
welcome to swim. There is running, pottable water on the
premises. There are also other lodging places
available in the area.
Can I reserve a camping site and are there electrical hookups?
Specific camping spots may only be reserved by those who
contribute to the maintenance and construction of the field or
help out in other ways or have special needs. Otherwise camping
spots are first come, first serve. There is plenty of
room. There are no electrical hookups at this time but you
are welcome to bring and use your own [quiet] generator.
Open campfires are allowed. All we ask is that, if you use a fire ring or rocks as a fire ring, that you take them with you when you leave or place the rocks at the base of a tree when you put your fire out prior to leaving. It is a real pain to have to do this as we mow.
Will there be vendors?Equipment Questions
Can I take pictures or movies on the playing field?
Yes. Do not, under any circumstances, removed protective
gear in order to record video or take photos.
Can I use night vision equipment for the night game?
Yes. Do not, under any circumstances, removed protective gear
in order to use it. Smak Zone is not responsible for the
damage or loss that could occur to any gear or equipment used in
the event.
Yes, you can use grenades. Do not throw them directly at
another player. Any amount of spray on a players person or
equipment (if said equipment is in contact with the person) from
a grenade is considered an elimination.
Yes. In the event that conditions are too dry, using them
may be suspended, however.
Yes. Trip strings on trip activated mines must be easily
breakable. No wires or cables.
Can I use a gun with a response trigger, and or use my gun on automatic?
Yes, but anyone abusing any mode of fire will risk being
removed from the field. One break on an honest player is always
enough.
Yes, but you will find them ineffective in the daylight and a
paintball magnet at night.
No, we do not offer rentals of markers or equipment. You
must provide your own.
Can we use the RAP4, .40 or .43 caliber paintball guns?
No. See below.
What kind of paint, how much, and can I bring my own?
Valken Redemption ($60) and Valken Crusade ($55) will be the
event paints. You will be required to purchase at least
one case of event paint after which you may use paint that you
have brought with you. All off site paint is subject to
inspection for safety's sake. Only .68 caliber paint and
equipment is allowed.
Yes, but only against designated targets such as bunkers and tanks. Never fire a nerf directly at another player.
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In-Game Questions
When does the game actually start?
The time may vary from one event to the next. Visit the
game page and view the Itinerary for the Game On time.
The Smak Zone Map shows the designated boundaries. The physical
boundaries are marked and/or fenced Never cross a fence or color
marked boundary. There is 1 field entrance that is to
be used for ALL players. No one is to enter the field
through any other avenue.
You will be required to go to your team's Command HQ. You will then be reinserted back into the game at designated intervals, usually 10 or 15 minutes..
Will there be HPA/CO2 at the Dead Zones/HQs, and to what PSI?
Yes, CO2 and up to 3000 psi HPA fills will be available in a
shared location between the Command HQs. This is also
where water and portable toilets will be available.
How does the
RIP program work?
A RIP (Ref In Play) is a hand picked veteran player who can
and will double as a field judge to help eradicate cheating
and unsafe play primarily on their own team. In the
event a problem should arise that requires it, a RIP may
step out of play to deal with issues with the full authority
of any staff member.