Frequently Asked Questions
- Price related questions
- Food and catering related questions
- Location and travel related questions
- Weather related questions
- Venue related questions
- Under 18's / junior related questions
- Booking related questions
- Session times
- Game / Day related questions
PRICE RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: How much will the day cost me?
A: We have tried to put together the best possible package that includes everything from start to finish. The all inclusive prices quoted should be sufficient to get you through as all of the paintballs are included with this. If you do require extra paint it can be purchased at £5 per 100 paintballs or £2.50 for 50 paintballs which is the lowest price we can offer.
Q: Do you sell paintballs in bulk?
A: We do sell boxes of 2000 paintballs which can be used when you are on our site for the whole day. We do not take any paintballs back and you cannot bring your own paintballs to our site even if purchased previously at HotShots.
Q: Can we buy food or is it free?
A: Lunch is free with the Stealth and Magnum packages and refreshments also come with lunch. We do sell cans / bottles of drink, chocolate and crisps.
FOOD AND CATERING RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: Is lunch included with our day fee?
A: Yes, lunch is included with the Stealth and Magnum packages.
Q: What do we get for lunch?
A: Currently lunch is delivered by a local fish and chip shop which is usually battered sausage and chips and veggie burger / chips for vegetarians.
LOCATION & TRAVEL RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: Where is Hot Shots?
A: Click here for directions to Hot Shots.
Q: How long will it take for us to get to Hot Shots?
A: We are based in Thatcham in Berkshire which is 30 minutes from Oxford - 20 minutes from Reading - 45 Minutes from London - 30 minutes from Southampton.
Q: Can we get to Hot Shots by train?
A: Our nearest train station is Thatcham which is only around 3 miles from the paintball site.
Q: How do we get from the station to the paintball site?
A: Unfortunately we do not take any responsibility for your travel arrangements to and from our paintball site. Your best bet is to get a taxi, there are plenty of taxi companys in and around Thatcham and Newbury these include Broadway cars (Thatcham) 01635 847784 and CabCo (Newbury) 01635 333333.
Q: Can Hot Shots arrange transport to the paintball site?
A: Unfortunately we do not take any responsibility for your travel arrangements to and from our paintball site.
WEATHER RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: You get wet.
Q: Do you have shelter from the rain?
A: In between each game you muster at our HQ which has a large covered area which provides cover from the elements between games.
VENUE RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: Do you have toilets and changing facilities?
A: Currently we have portaloo and a small communal area in which you can get changed
Q: Do people get lost in the woodland?
A: Very rarely does anyone get lost in our woodland. Each game zone is clearly marked and our high concentration of staff keep a close eye on the wandering customers.
Q: Does it get really muddy at Hot Shots?
A: Our HQ and firing range is never particually muddy. The woodland sits on a hill so even in the worst conditions most game areas are playable but as were in the woods it is likely to get a bit muddy at times, this all adds to the fun because of this we recomend that you wear old clothing and boots when coming to Hot Shots.
Q: Are all game areas open all of the time?
A: Not every game area is open throughout the whole year, but in general yes. In the event of very wet weather some game areas are closed and others are closed in certain months for enviromental reasons (Like they are covered in bluebells etc.) or. Please contact us for up to date information regarding game areas.
UNDER 18'S / JUNIOR RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: Is paintballing safe for kids?
A: Paintball is as safe for kids as it is for adults as long as long as safety guidelines are followed at all times. Hot Shots usually seperates junior activity from adult games, unless otherwise stated on the day this is usually due to low booking numbers of children. Guardians are not required to play on the day, but we do ask for them to arrive with junior groups and sign them in as their guardian.
Q: What is the minimum age at Hot Shots?
A: 12 years.
Q: How many paintballs will they need for the day?
A: Each junior paintball game at Hot Shots is accompained with 50 paintballs. On a half day we play 4 games and 8 games on a full day. Juniors are welcome to purchase extra paintballs at £2.50 per 50, but to ensure that they do not run out before all of the games have been played we issue per game. This will also ensure that you are not surprised with a big paint bill at the end of the day.
Q: What is the minimum group size for juniors? A: Because juniors usually play together exclusive to the adults, there is no minimum group size. But larger groups are prefered to allow us to keep juniors seperate from adults. Back to top
BOOKING RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: What is / how do I make a provisional booking?
A: A provisional booking is unconfirmed on both sides it is usually when you are unsure of booking numbers. All we do is record your details in our diary and give you a call several weeks before your date to confirm your booking.
Q: How do I confirm my booking?
A: Once you have collected all of your deposits of £10 per person, you can either send them to our office via cheque or pay by credit card over the telephone.
Q: How do i pay my deposit?
A: You can either pay your Deposit by card over the telephone by calling our office on 01189 71011 or by Sending a cheque made payable to Hotshots to Church Cottage, Tidmarsh Rd, Tidmarsh, Berks, RG8 8ES.
SESSION TIMES
AM Session 09.15 - 12.30
PM Session 13.00 - 16.00
Full Day 09.15 - 16.00
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YOUR GAME DAY RELATED QUESTIONS
Q: How many games do we play?
A: On a half day you will usually play around 4 games and 8 games on a full day. It is possible to play 1 or 2 more games in a day as our staff are flexible to your needs.
Q: How long does each paintball game last?
A: Each game lasts for about 20 minutes. However the day is also filled out with briefing before each game and you are also given a break of approximate 10 minutes between each game.
Q: What do we wear on the day?
A: Please wear old, loose clothes that you are not too concerned about. You are issued overalls to cover your clothing on the day, but you will still get mucky. Also boots are advised as it can be quite muddy, no high heels or flip flops please.
Q: Can we choose which game areas we play in?
A: Yes, but the game staff on the day will rotate groups through the popular zones so zones may be in use. Some game zones are also subject to weather and time of year.