About Us

FAQs

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WHAT IS PAINTBALL?

Paintball is an adult version of the children's game "Capture the Flag". It involves both the physical exertion of moving over various terrain and the mental activity of developing strategies. The object is to capture the opposing team's flag and bring it back to your team's home base. While you are trying to capture the flag, you are also trying to eliminate opposing players by tagging them with a gelatin capsule filled with water-soluble paint expelled from a special air gun called a "paint gun". When players are hit and marked, they are out for the remainder of the game and have to wait until the next one starts. Most games are timed and last between 15-30 minutes. Most games are played on commercial fields and are refereed to keep the game fair and controlled.

IS PAINTBALL SAFE?

Like any other activity or sport, there is always the potential for injury. However, standard safety rules and the proper use of industry developed and approved safety equipment have made paintball one of the safest participatory sports. In fact, insurance company statistics have shown that more people are hurt bowling and fishing than playing paintball.

 

When on the field players must *ALWAYS* wear protective goggles which are usually part of a special mask which protects the eyes and face. When not on the field barrel plugs are inserted into the paintball gun to prevent paintballs from leaving the barrel. Safety is highly stressed at most fields with orientations given at the beginning of each session and referees/staff members on hand oversee the players. Finally, commercial paintball fields limit the velocity of a fired paintball to less than 300 feet per second. Players who disregard safety instructions

DOES IT HURT?

Sometimes. While a player will usually feel a slight sting that will quickly fade - similar to a firm flick on the arm - paintballs can also cause welts and bruises depending on the speed of the ball, the distance the ball travels, and where on your body the ball hits. To keep things fun and safe, be sure to keep your gun firing slower than 280 feet per second, and never shoot people from less than 20 feet away.

WHAT ARE THE PAINTBALLS MADE OUT OF?

A paintball is a thin-skinned gelatin capsule with a colored 'paint' inside. Paintballs are similar to a large vitamin capsule or bath oil beads and are non-toxic, biodegradable, water-soluble and rinse out of clothing and off skin with just water. When a paintball 'tags' a player, it leaves a brightly colored 'splat' that can easily be removed before the next game starts.

CAN I BRING MY OWN PAINT?

NO! Field Paint ONLY!

HOW MUCH PAINT WILL I NEED?

The average player shoots approximately 700 paintballs per day. Paintballs can be purchased in the pro-shop by the case (2000 balls) or bags (500 balls). We offer competitive Paint Prices! Click here to check out paint prices.

WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?

Guns

Tippman 98

Tippman BT-4

Smartparts SP-1

Smartparts Vibe

 

Goggles

V-Force

CAN I BRING MY OWN PAINTBALL GUN?

YES! You are permitted to bring your own gun. We allow both pump and semi-automatic .68 caliber paintball guns. Full-Autos are not permitted. All personal guns will be chronographed by our staff and must be 280 f.p.s.

WHERE IS THE PAINTBALL ASYLUM LOCATED?

The Paintball Asylum is located on Camelback Road in Tannersville, Pa. Only 90 minutes from New York City and Philadelphia, it’s an easy drive from Route 80 and the PA turnpike.

Click here for directions.

WHAT ARE THE GPS COORDINATES?

Longitude	41.051889
Latitude	-75.332072

WHEN IS THE PAINTBALL ASYLUM OPEN?

We are open all year round.

View our Hours of Operation.

 

WHAT DOES THE PAINTBALL ASYLUM PROVIDE?

We will provide all the necessary equipment for playing. This includes: referees, paintball gun, safety gear and FREE AIR with a paid admission. CO2 is also available. We also have a full service Pro Shop stocked with the latest gear, changing rooms and souvenir shop.

 

WHO CAN PLAY?

Anyone 10 or older. Anyone under 18 must have a consent form signed by parent/guardian.

Click here to download the waiver in PDF format.

WHAT CAN THE REST OF THE FAMILY DO IF THEY DON’T WANT TO PLAY?

Angler’s Cove Fish & Pay is located on the same property as the Paintball Asylum. While the paintball players fight it out on the fields, sit back and relax next to one of the four fully stocked trout ponds, fees apply. Streamside picnic areas are available on a first come, first serve basis FREE of charge with a paintball or fishing admission. Visit 800poconofun.com for more information. Don’t forget your POCONO MOUNTAIN Souvenirs, stop by and visit The Pocono T-Shirt Outlet a short walk from the Pro-shop. Browse through area T-shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, shot glasses, pens and much more.

DOES THE PAINTBALL ASYLUM OFFER FOOD OR BEVERAGES?

We have a variety of beverages available but do not offer any food. However, in walking distance is one of the areas best take-out Sushi restaurants, and a favorite local pizza parlor.

 

San Sushi	570-629-4616
Galeano’s Pizza & Pasta	570-620-1461

DO WE NEED RESERVATIONS?

No, however; reservations are highly recommended.

For for your convenience we accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

HOW DO I MAKE RESERVATIONS?

1) Simple.

2) Pick a date, figure out how many friends are playing

3) then either call us at 570-629-3852 ext. 103 or fill out our secure online reservations form. If you are the group leader click here for the Organizer Pack, this will help to put together your trip.

Then fill out our secure online Reservations form.

WHAT ABOUT A DEPOSIT?

1-9 Players $50.00 deposit required to hold reservation 10-20 Players $100.00 deposit required to hold reservation

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

48 hours prior to game day Refund or reschedule 24 hours prior to game day Reschedule or rain check Under 24 hours prior to game day or game day NO refund will be issued

WHAT ABOUT PLAYING IN RAIN OR SNOW?

Light Rain or Snow can add fun to any paintball game but if severe weather is upon us The Paintball Asylum has the right to reschedule paintball games. Safety is our number one priority and decisions will be made accordingly.

DO WE NEED TO BRING A GROUP?

No. Individuals and groups of all sized are welcome. For individuals or small groups we will form teams, let your party stay together, and do our best to match you against a group of equal size and skill. Groups of 15 or more will play a variety of games on a private field.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO WEAR?

We recommend that you rent a camouflage jumpsuit to protect your clothing and help to blend in with the wooded environment. If you choose not to rent a jumpsuit you should wear old, dark clothing. Proper footwear is also required, such as sneakers or hiking boots.

DO MINORS NEED A CONSENT FORM TO PLAY?

YES! Anyone under 18 must have a signed waiver by parent or guardian. Click here for a copy of the waiver.

WHAT ARE YOUR SAFETY POLICIES?

Safety is The Paintball Asylum’s number one priority.

Click here for our safety guidelines in PDF format.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CO2, NITROGEN AND HPA?

There are two main power sources used to propel a paintball out of a paintball gun - Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Nitrogen/High Pressure Air (N2/HPA). Both are very common and each has its pros and cons.

 

Carbon Dioxide, more commonly know as CO2, is the most commonly used propellant due mainly to the fact it is fairly inexpensive and has been around since the beginning of the sport. Its main disadvantage is its sensitivity to temperature. As a CO2 tank warms up or cools down the available pressure either rises or falls. For a paint gun, differences in pressure mean inconsistent velocities.

 

This sensitivity to temperature is due to the fact that CO2 is stored as a liquid. The gaseous form of CO2 used by the paint gun is formed when some it "boils off". The tank containing the gas is a fixed volume. Since there is a direct relationship between temperature and pressure, an increase in temperature causes a corresponding increase in pressure: The pressure increases because no more liquid can turn into a gas and a higher velocity results.

 

CO2 can also enter the gun in its liquid state under certain conditions like sustained rapid firing. On some guns, the sub-zero temperature of the liquid CO2 causes O-rings and air seals to freeze which disrupts normal operation. Equipment such as expansion chambers, anti-siphon tanks, and remotes help negate this effect.

 

Nitrogen and High Pressure Air systems, commonly called Nitro and HPA, are the most prevalent alternatives to CO2. While any inert gas (like Argon) will work, Nitrogen and HPA are the cheapest and most readily available. Since Nitrogen and HPA are stored in their natural gaseous state and not liquid, they are not susceptible to the thermal problems described above. A Nitrogen/HPA equipped paintball gun will perform consistently regardless of temperature and weather conditions. Nitrogen/HPA has almost completely eliminated velocity fluctuations. The only drawback is that Nitrogen systems costs more and some fields do not have the capability to refill the tanks.