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How many paintballs do you need?

A simple rule of thumb, and how to avoid paying for paint you don't use.

How many paintballs do you need for 2 or 4 hours? A simple rule of thumb, which package suits your group, and when extra paintballs make sense.

£30 per person 2 to 4 hrs Year 7+ Groups of 10 or more online

Updated 2 October 2026 · Written by the Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park team · 1 min read

How many paintballs do you need?

The short answer.

Most players use around 100 paintballs an hour, though it varies a lot. That means the included paintballs cover most people, and extras are there if you need them.

About 100 an hour. For 2 hours, the 300 included is plenty for most players. For 4 hours, the 500 package covers most.

Extra paintballs are £8 per 100.

Package by package.

PackagePricePaintballsTypical use
2 hours£30300 eachAbout 200
4 hours£35500 eachAbout 400
4 hours, extra paint£601,000 eachFor heavy shooters

Who uses more, and who uses less.

  • Uses morePlayers who like covering fire, defending positions and big pushes.
  • Uses lessFirst-timers, careful players and anyone who makes every shot count.
  • It evens outMost groups find the included paint is enough, with a few topping up.

The money-saving maths.

If you think you’ll use around 1,000 paintballs, the £60 package works out cheaper than the £35 package plus five extra bags of 100 (£75). If you’re not sure, start with the £35 package and top up in 100s.

Junior and walk-on players.

Your questions, answered.

How many paintballs for 2 hours?

Around 200 is typical, so the 300 included in the 2-hour package covers most players.

How much are extra paintballs?

£8 per 100.

Will I run out?

Rarely. If you do, buy extra between games.

In summary.

  • About 100 an hourThe rule of thumb.
  • 300 for 2 hoursPlenty for most.
  • £8 per 100For extras.
  • £60 for 1,000Best for heavy shooters.

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From £30 per person with 300 paintballs included. Extras £8 per 100.

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About this guide. Written by the team at Yorkshire Outdoor Activity Park, who have run games here since 1988. Prices and session details are checked against our activity pages. Updated 2 October 2026.

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