Paintball FAQ

All players must be 15 years or older on the day they play, without exception. Players who are under 18 must have the consent of a parent, legal guardian or authorised adult in order to play, and must sign a waiver before they begin play.

Spec Ops Paintball is classed as a licensed Shooting Gallery under the Queensland Weapons Act, and we abide by the regulations of this act accordingly.

Yep. Acceptable forms of ID are driver’s license, 18+ card, school ID, or passport. Your ID will be held until the end of the session, when all the equipment has been returned.

If we have an existing session running and there are available spots, you’re more than welcome to walk in and join that group. But, we get full pretty quickly, especially on the weekends. We recommend booking in advance to secure a spot at a time that works for you. Please always give us a call beforehand!

If we have a session already running, you’re welcome to book in to join the game even as a single player! If your preferred day and session time has no other players booked in, we do need a minimum of 10 confirmed players to run a session.

If you would like a private session, there is a minimum of 35 players for a weekday session and 44 players for a weekend session.

As long as you’ve met the age requirement, we make every effort to make Spec Ops Paintball a welcoming venue for players of any gender, every shape and size, physical ability and level of experience.

For players under the age of 15, be sure to check our our gel ball sessions! The minimum age for gel ball sessions is 10 years and over

Certainly! We have a large viewing whereby spectators can observe the game. There is also a screen with live footage of the session as the game is running!

Private markers are allowed. However, markers are not permitted to be on ramping, and must be set on single shot only. Each marker will be subject to chronographing prior to the session to ensure safety limits are met. You’ll also need to bring your Firearms Licence on the day.

You can wear your own gear and paintball mask. Safety supervisors will check your mask prior to entering the field to ensure it meets safety standards. Only paintballs purchased from Spec Ops Paintball may be used on the field.

On arrival, you will need to complete a waiver if you haven’t done so online. Then, you’ll be fitted out with all the gear you’ve selected in your online package. You can also upgrade your package or purchase extra paintballs on the day.

You’ll receive a compulsory safety briefing each time you play, then each team will receive a scenario briefing based on the type of game you are going to play.

The gameplay is 2 – 2.5 hours long, however each game can last between 5 and 15 minutes, depending on how the game scenario plays out. Some games may be played with adjusted lighting or no light.

All players will need Photo ID.  Enclosed footwear is also compulsory. It can get pretty warm on the field, so wear light, comfortable clothing.

You do not need to bring a printed copy of your waiver! As long as you’ve completed it online, we’ll have a copy.

Lockers are available onsite for hire.

Nope. In accordance with the Queensland Weapons Act, no alcohol or other intoxicating substances are permitted on site. Any players who have been drinking or using illegal substances prior to coming will be excluded from the games and will be asked to leave the premises. The field operator reserves the right to remove players at any time if he or she deems the player is unsafe to themselves or to others.

Paintball can be thirsty work! Snacks and drinks are available to purchase at Spec Ops, including chips, chocolates, water, sports drinks, soft drinks and energy drinks. We’re also right next door to the Normanby Hotel, where you can grab a feed after the session.

The paintballs are water-soluble and the paint should wash away with water. However, please don’t wear anything you wouldn’t want to get stained, just in case.

Being shot at by a paintball
can fell like a sudden, sharp sting, often accompanied by a burst of paint on impact. It is usually harmless, but can occasionally cause bruising depending on the velocity of the paintball and the distance from which it was fired. All players have the option to wear additional protective gear.

This depends on how trigger-happy you are! It’s entirely up to each person how many paintballs they want to use. You can purchase extra paintballs at any time throughout the session. On average, each person uses between 400 and 700 paintballs per session.

Depending on the shape and size of the frame of your glasses, our facemask should fit over most types of glasses/spectacles. We have anti-fog spray to help with fogging that might occur on your glasses as well!

Spec Ops is accessible by public transport, and we also have plenty of onsite parking available.

Driving directions:

You enter Spec Ops via 46 Kelvin Grove Road, just 5 minutes from the Brisbane CBD (less than two kilometres). We’re within walking distance of the QUT Kelvin Grove campus, behind the Normanby Hotel. Please see our staff if you’d like to leave your car in our car park after your session ends.

Public Transport options:

Bus

The Normanby Busway Station is the closest bus station. It’s located on the Inner Northern Bypass beneath the MA Howell Indoor Sports Centre at the Normanby Fiveways. There is pedestrian access via two arrival towers with stairway and lift access from Kelvin Grove Road.

Buses that stop here: 66, 325, 330, 333, 340, 345, 359, 390

Train

Closest train station: Roma Street train station (1.1 Km away)

Bookings are non-refundable for players that do not show up on the day or have a change of mind. It is not transferable for future bookings, paintballs, credit or cash.

A minimum of 72 hours is required to amend or reschedule a booking and is subject to availability.

Please refer to our refund & cancellation policy for more details