Shoot to thrill
THIS IS probably the
most adrenaline-spiking activity in town so far that one can be part of inside
a mall. Imagine dropping to the ground or hiding behind an obstacle, as you’re
being shot with colored paintballs that leave the barrel of an assault marker,
as fast as 280 feet per second.
Welcome to Paintball
Cebu Urban War Zone.
As the name suggests,
this here is a paintball place located at the second floor of J Centre Mall, on
A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue City.
With a playable area
of over 600 square meters, this recreational center is a must-try for paintball
and war games enthusiasts.
“We would like to
promote paintball to the general public as a way to instill and build
discipline, teamwork and self-confidence,” shared Manuel Pacaldo of Paintball
Cebu. “This is more of an advocacy, to make paintball games accessible and
playable, not only by a chosen few and those in the upper echelon, but also
affordable by everyone else, from ages seven to 60 or even beyond, as long as
they’re healthy and able to engage in this kind of activity.”
Most people are
concerned—or scared—about the idea of people shooting one another.
Just like any other
paintball facility, Manuel assured that safety is of prime importance.
“The safety for every
participant is of paramount concern and should not be compromised. Aside from
the safety gear provided, all first-time participants shall submit themselves
to a safety briefing by the referees.”
“Paintball is not
about hurting people and promoting violence. As we introduce it during the
briefing, it is a game of putting paint on the opposing team—no-paint, no-hit.”
There are different
games or “scenarios” for players to choose in a game of paintball.
There are some to
choose from like Black Hawk Down: Rescue an Injured Comrade, Save the Hostage,
Capture the Enemy’s Flag, Bring Home the Gold, etc.
“Every game has a
mission to achieve and like basketball, there is offense and defense. Shooting
is just incidental. We can always revise the format of the games, depending on
the players’ preference and choice,” explained Manuel.
That doesn’t mean
though that paintball is a game with zero pain. This place has this as motto:
“Overcome your fear, build your confidence and discover the brave in you.”
Indeed like any other
contact sport, pain is an element that cannot be totally eliminated, although
measures can be taken to minimize it, such as wearing proper attire and gear.
But in the end, it’s
all fun and games really. One of the reasons why this place is inside the mall
(so far, this is the only existing indoor paintball facility in town) is that
it has always wanted to be an accessible place for healthy sports recreation.
Imagine the thrill of
going on “missions” and achieving particular objectives, while shooting the
opposition with paintballs. All this can now be experienced indoors without the
trouble of weather and the like.
Reservations are
encouraged here at Paintball Cebu Urban War Zone. But for walk-ins, the place
is open from Monday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
WANT TO EXPERIENCE AN EXCITING SPORT ONCE IN A LIFE TIME?
Come and visit us now, at 2nd level, inside J CENTRE MALL near Coffee Dream
Why don't you try J CENTRE MALL PAINT BALL?
OVERCOME YOUR FEAR...
BUILT YOUR CONFIDENCE...
AWAKEN THE COURAGEOUS YOU..
Where you can feel the thrill and fun, experience the extreme and exciting battle.
Ideal for bonding with classmates, colleagues,officemates,family & friends at an all-weather urban facility , at your most convenient time....
WHERE THE FUN BEGINS?
RATES*:
P320 / PERSON = 50 PAINT BALLS; IN EXCESS OF 50, P5/ BALL
P220 / PERSON = 30 PAINT BALLS; IN EXCESS OF 30, P6/ BALL
P120 / PERSON = 16 PAINT BALLS; IN EXCESS OF 16, P6/ BALL
RATES EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 2013