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sdearin Thursday, March 15th, 2007 Period of Field Use: 2 years Last There: March 10th, 2007 Paintball Experience: 2 years Other Fields in the Area: In the bush Directions to the Field: As you drive South out of Penticton, it is up on the hill on the lake side of the highway. Review: I go to Action Adventure at least once a week and often two or three time during the summer when it is busy. Field: The field is divided into two section: a speedball field and a town. The fields can be divided by a net or the net can be removed to create a giant super-field. The bunkers vary is size and shape and consist of wooden structures, tires, oil drums, large plastic dishes. The field is covered with a soft, fine sand with no rocks or other debris. Night: The field is dimly lit at night and the owners will keep it open as long as people want to play. The lights create some interesting shadows on the field that change the entire feel of the games. Rentals: The field rents semis, tanks, hoppers, masks, and coveralls. Games: There are usually about a dozen players at the field at any time. In the middle of summer, you can expect games with 60-70 people. Safety: Safety is stressed at A&A. ALl new players must watch an intro video on field rules and safety. Barrel plugs are provided and required anywhere other than on the field. Staff: Refs are friendly and switch up the different games so it's not just elimination after elimination. Some games will offer prizes to the team or player to complete a certain task. Target Range: There is a target range on site featuring a carnival style line of moving object. It's a good place to tinker with you marker. Prices: Price are reasonable. Memberships (VIP) cost $75 for a year and gets you cheaper paint, half off CO2 and air, and free field entry. Tournaments: There are usually 2 or 3 tournaments per year meant for both experienced and new players. Teams of 5 compete in 7 minute games in a round robin format. The entry prices are cheap and often, the players will all stick around after to play for a few more hours. Everyone is allowed a single hopper of paintballs which levels the playing field. The team with the deepest wallet has the same chance to win as the poorest team on the field. Pros: - Fun, action packed games with good firefights. - Field is set up so there aren't any spots that dominate the rest of the field. Every bunker has it's strengths and weakneses making players play strategically as opposed to just spraying paint everywhere. - Very close to town making it easy to stop in and play a few games after work/school/etc. - Refs listen to players to see what they want to play. Cons: - The sand gets everywhere. Be prepared to clean your gear after playing. - The nighttime lights could light the field better - Have a chronograph set up in the shooting range for players to tune their guns before getting them checked by the field staff. The chrono could be permanently fixed somehow so it won't get stolen. I'll be going back all year long and for many years to come. 9/10.