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Halloween is almost upon us and an undead invasion is sweeping the country, airsoft and paintball sites across the country have been overrun by hoards of flesh eating zombies and it’s time to fight back! So if you’re too old for trick or treating or just want to kick some zombie butt, there’s no better way to celebrate the spookiest day of the year.

Survival is key, and it’s not as simple as you might imagine. Not only will you have to fight off the infected, you’ll also have to franticly search the game zones for ammunition, tools and medicine. You’ll also have have to storm and secure buildings eliminating any zombies that try and get in your way. Nowhere is safe and you can quickly find yourself outnumbered so it’s essential you work well as a team if you’re going to survive the night.

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Zombies aren’t just roaming the countryside, they’re making their way into towns and cities too – they’ve even taken control of an abandoned shopping centre! Almost nowhere is free from the infected and indoor airsoft sites are just as badly affected as outdoor arenas. You’ll receive detailed instructions on how to take down your undead enemy as well as some tips on how to survive the attack, but after that you’re on your own.

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It’s only a matter of time before the zombies are banished to their graves for another year so make the most of these awesome events and put your survival skills to the ultimate test before it’s too late. We guarantee you’re in for Halloween you’ll never forget!

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Paintball V Airsoft /blog/paintball-v-airsoft/ Mon, 10 Feb 2014 01:36:35 +0000 http://blog.theactivitypeople.co.uk/?p=505 Question: Are Airsoft and Paintball the Same Thing?
The simple answer is no.
Paintball is a sport that consists of opposing players shooting gelatin-filled capsules at each other that break open upon impact and mark the opposing player.Airsoft is a sport that consists of opposing players shooting small, plastic pellets at each other which do not break upon impact and do not mark the opposing player.
Paintball and Airsoft are both variations on the classic game of tag, but they require different equipment. A paintball gun cannot be used to shoot airsoft pellets and an airsoft gun cannot be used to shoot paintballs. See guns below – very different.
Paintball and Airsoft are played on the same type of fields and arenas and require the same level of tactical play and teamwork.
We can offer you both Airsoft and Paintball here at the activity people.
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What is Airsoft? /blog/what-is-airsoft/ /blog/what-is-airsoft/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:43:15 +0000 http://blog.theactivitypeople.co.uk/?p=89

Airsoft is as close as you’ll get the intensity and drama of warfare, without packing your bags and joining the army. It’s also more than a little bit safer. So let The Activity People put together the perfect trigger-pumping campaign, at one of our premier venues.

Developed in Japan, as an alternative to Paintball, Airsoft is the evolution of team combat sports, fusing ultra-realism with enough adrenaline pumping action to put any videogame or movie to shame.

Like its paint-splattering cousin, competitors are divided into two teams and then compete in a variety of combat games. These games range from authentic military simulations composed of diverse and challenging mission objectives, to light hearted, free-shooting encounters designed for fast paced fun and plenty of close quarters combat with your mates.

During these heart-pounding skirmishes, the ammo that’s whizzing across the warzone will consist of small plastic pellets, 6-8mm in diameter and weighing a mere 0.2g. This is significantly lighter than a paintball, meaning less force is required to propel the bullet. This in turn means that they don’t hurt, and no lasting damage will occur.

Players may feel a brief stinging sensation immediately upon taking a hit, but this feeling will quickly disappear. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same about the damage to your pride as you mope back to the safe zone for the remainder of the current game.

Another benefit of this ammo’s dimensions is the price. These pellets which are smaller, lighter and cheaper to make than paintballs are available in twice the quantity at half the price from the vast majority of centres.

Of course, ammo’s no good without a weapon to blast it from and these games excel for their weaponry. Book an exciting Airsoft experience and you’ll be armed with an identical, fully-automatic, working replica of a firearm used in real combat situations around the globe, not to mention your favourite Hollywood blockbusters.

An Airsoft arsenal includes M4, M16 and AK47 assault rifles, to name just a few, and these glorified BB guns mimic their real life contemporaries in appearance, weight and even operation. Unleash that inner action-man as you dive for cover, pull a spent magazine from your gun and smack another one into place before leaping back into the firing line and spewing bullets at the marauding enemy gunslingers.

Gun hire, ammo, protective mask and overalls will be provided at no extra cost. But it doesn’t stop there. Depending on the venue, players can also hire sniper rifles, silenced handguns and more. They can purchase grenades and pyrotechnics so long as they’re 18 or over. Some parks even run mission scenarios which involve gun turrets, heavy artillery and RPG’s.

Airsoft is your chance to leap out of your living room and directly into the scenarios that unfold in games like Call Of Duty and Medal Of Honour.  What’s more, apart from a sturdy pair of shoes, we’ll take care of everything you’ll need to take part.

There are venues hosting awesome Airsoft battles all around the UK, and each offers its own gaming style and level of authenticity. If you’re planning a stag do or day of general mayhem with your mates you might want a battleground which throws up lots of frantic action and chances to really go ballistic, while businesses may prefer authentic and tactical play in order to promote teamwork and strategy. Corporate and team building events are also enhanced at many facilities, by a range of conferencing, catering and hospitality options.

Visit www.theactivitypeople.co.uk to find information on all of our Airsoft providers around the UK, or give us a call on 0844 745 5005 and let a member of our helpful team find the perfect site and event for you. We’re happy to do the leg work so you can concentrate on your trigger finger.

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