Do People Still Play Paintball?

[Myrkul]

I still play a fair amount, probably twice a month or so when the weather is good, once a month when it's not. Kids definitely slowed me down, there was a time when I was making it out every weekend. I've never really been into scenarios, and air ball is still feels pretty alien to me, but I have attempted a few tournaments. I just show up when I can and work with whatever rec crowd is there. I mix up my gear a lot to try and keep things balanced. I pretty regularly switch between old electros, mech semis, and pumps depending on the crowd. I can't remember the last time I only used one gun for a full day. It keeps things fresh and balanced, and more importantly for me let's me know what gun needs improvement and where, so I have constant projects to tinker with. I definitely end up spending way more time tinkering then I do playing, but the playing is important since it gives the tinkering some direction.

[gabe]

I play about 2-4 days a year. Like many others, I've seen the crowds diminish at the local field, a couple fields close up, and the remaining one is all that's left. The game is still fun for me but I think most of the fun for me personally is the gun collecting/building. I'm sure that's a common theme on this forum lol.

[evilfishsticks]

I try to get out at least once a month. I've still got 5 fields within an hour drive. The closest one (25 mins) is where I usually play and the walk on crowd is usually pretty good 30-60 paintballers on average I'd say. I started doing scenario games 2 years ago and try to do 2 a year schedule providing.

[JeepDVLZ45]

I try to get out at least 1x a month, usually 2x. Unfortunately work has been too demanding the past couple months. So I’ve only gotten out 1 time in the last 3 months…but I’m doing my best to get my numbers back up!!
My 9 year old is interested in playing more, so as long as she can take a hit (we’ll see) I can justify more play.

With the small outlaw field I’m building at my place, I should be able to bump those numbers up as long as people are willing to make the trek for some 12 gram paintball.

[The Hobbit]

Yes I look forward to the point when my kids are old enough to play. They seem to have an interest in the game at this stage, we will see if that exists when they come to the appropriate age.