Woodsball is a format of paintball gaming, in which players compete in a natural outdoors area using paintball markers to tag opponents.
It is recognized as the first format of Paintball ever played, allowing players to enact parts in a story or historical battle. This is due to its effectiveness in allowing players to simulate military situations using realistic weaponry and equipment; all of which are customizable – allowing each player to fulfill a tactical role. The types of games playable are infinite, and include mostly capture the flag or elimination.