Paintball at Global Gutz, Mactan Island, Philippines

Paintball is one of the most “breathtaking” team-strategy games I have played, and I mean “breathtaking” literally. A good friend invited me to play Paintball at Global Gutz. At first, I was very hesitant to play the game because I was afraid I could get some lumps and bruises from the paintballs and could probably lose a shirt and pants due to the paints. When other friends showed me pictures of the protective vest and convinced me that the paintballs were water-based, I agreed.

Paintball is played at Global Gutz, Villa Asela Resort Fields, Bang Bang Cordova, Mactan Island, Cebu in the Philippines. There are several other regions in the Philippines that offers Paintball Games. Villa Asela Resort is a 30-minute ride from Mactan Jeepney Terminal or 1-hour ride from Cebu City.

The price for day games is P350.00 per person which includes 50 bullets, paintball gadgets and free swimming at the pool after the games. For night games, the price is P500.00 per person. This includes 50 bullets, paintball gadgets, lighting fixtures, free swimming at the pool and overnight stay. If you exceed the 50 bullets, you can buy 1 bullet for P6.00.

When playing Paintball at Global Gutz players must be from ages 6 to 60 years old. Those players who are below 18 years old must have a parent’s consent and must be mentally and physically fit.

Each player is required to fill-up the waiver form and read the tournament safety rules (I posted the waiver form below). Manny Pacaldo, the game master and one of the referees, will also provide a short briefing before the game starts (I posted the GM’s script below).

Paintball in Global Gutz is usually played in a 5 versus 5 match-up. There is a free target-shooting practice for everyone so they will know how the paintball gun works. A leader is chosen in every team to shot the circle target and whoever hits near the bulls-eye chooses which side of the battle area they want.

An actual game is played 5-10 minutes depending on the agreement of each team and the Game Master (GM). To win, the team should be able to hit all their enemies or capture the enemy’s flag. Playing the game gives you a lot of sweat because the mask, suit and gloves are all very thick and you have high adrenalin during the game. If you are hit in an uncovered area of your body, you will surely get bruises and lumps.

After the games, everyone was happy and talked a lot about what happened during the game. On our next Paintball game at Global Gutz we will surely bring other friends along.

You can contact the “Game Master” Manny Pacaldo at Cellphone Number: 09173291520, Home Landline Number: 2366550, Office Landline Number: 2380131

Or you can contact me and we’ll have a friendly game. Just be sure to bring in some beers. =)

About the author

Mark Anthony Maranga is an Educator-Parent to his 3 Homeschooling Kids. He sells Ice Cream and Balloons in Mandaue City, Cebu. Exploring the Philippines tourist attractions together with his family is his passion; they are learning without borders.