Paintball is a lot like chess in that both require complex strategizing and both are almost impossible to win against autonomous robots. Stick it to the human element with today's dea at Santa Clara Paintball, located on Monterey Highway. Santa Clara Paintball is open 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Choose between the following options:

• For $30, you get an initial 250 paintballs with all-day entry, equipment, and unlimited air (up to a $60 value). For marksmen and women with their own gun and equipment, this option can be used for 500 paintballs, all day entry, and air.

• For $30 you get all-day entry, equipment, and unlimited air for up to six people, which can be used as a group or individually over multiple visits (up to a $300 value).

  Santa Clara Paintball’s pummel grounds include a popular castle field and Western town. Paintball provides a competitive capture-the-flag approach to studying the forces of velocity, wind-resistance, and the physics of splatter. Decorate your mates, a conspicuous rock, or the earth with a safe and environmentally friendly paintball tattoo. Referees diligently maintain a fun and lighthearted wartime experience free from pain, injustice, and trench foot. De-stress while you duck and dodge powerful paintballs, experiencing the world around you with an air-powered paintbrush while you win inspiration on how to decorate the guest bedroom or mitigate the seasonal influx of Festivus cards. Reservations are required for groups of ten or more, and recommended for smaller groups.

Reviews

Yelpers give Santa Clara Paintball a 3.5 stars average and paintball enthusiasts on PBReview reviewed it:

• This is my favorite field in northern California. – HavocAE, PBReview
• It's a great adrenaline rush. I'm kinda dying to go back now. – carlos a., Yelp