About Skirmish

The site is a member of the Skirmish Paintball Group and a UKPSF accredited venue.

The site is less than half an hour from the centre of Leeds, Huddersfield, Bradford, Halifax, Rochdale and Oldham and less than an hour from the centre of Manchester. Powerplay Skirmish - Brighouse is one of the most convenient venues in the North of England.

The site has a lot of potential and new scenarios are planned to compliment the already varied playing areas.

• The Bridge
• The Village
• Classic barricade field
• Tyres and barricades
• Fort Andrew and Western style Village

The site uses all the latest equipment with an "Inferno" semi automatic marker, camouflage coverall, V Force paintball mask, snood, battle pack and pots included in the game fee. Tea and coffee is also supplied free of charge. Cold drinks and chocolate can be purchased. With a full-day package lunch is included and at Powerplay we supply "Marsons Chicken and chips". Alternatively we can supply breakfast sandwiches with mid week games.

School parties, junior days, stag parties and corporate events can all be catered for with the site available for games seven days a week. Team Building events can also be arranged at Powerplay or customers premises. Off site games at hotels can be arranged.

Laser Games

What is Laser Tag ?

Laser tag is a sport loosely related to the original game of tag. While seen by some as having more relation to the sport of paintball, laser tag differs mainly in the technology used, rather than the environment it is played in. Similar to paintball, there are styles of play that lean heavily toward military simulations, and other types that are quick fire fights to determine the best player on a small field. This variation means that there's a style of laser tag that can appeal to almost anyone, from military simulation fanatics, to sci-fi live action role players, to kids just having fun.

The Games

Team and Solo Games The two most common laser tag games are Team Games and Solo Missions. Both usually feature an unlimited amount of ammunition, and an unlimited number of lives. In a team game, teams are distinguished by different coloured LEDs. In solo missions, everyone is fair game for everyone else, though informal teams and packs are sometimes formed.

Elimination Games

Elimination formats allow each player a limited number of lives, which are lost by being tagged, and may be played in team or solo variations. When a player has no more lives remaining, their game is over and they must leave the arena. The objective in a team elimination format is to be the last team with players still surviving. The game ends when only one team remains, or when time runs out. The objective in a solo elimination game is to be the only player left alive, and the game ends when only one player remains, or when time runs out.

Specialty Games

Specialty games are games with complex rules, such as objective based games. The rules for such games are widely varied and depend on the location of the event. At Brighouse we have Woodland Madness, The Bridge, Fort Andrew and the village. (At Wakefield we have Fat Freddy, Alpha Base, Salad Bowl, Rourkes Drift and the Staargate scenario.

The range of specialty games is limited only by the capabilities of the players and the equipment.

What happens on arrival?

When you arrive at the venue you will be asked to complete a game consent form, players under 16 must have their waiver counter signed by an adult. You will then be issued with a camouflage coverall. There will then be a short safety and equipment familiarisation talk. Players under 16 years old must have a parent/organiser attend this talk. After the talk you will then go to the playing area where your first "Operation" will commence.

Depending on the package booked you will play several "operations" - the longer the time package the more games will be played.

At the end of the session you will have a de-brief and lunch if arranged. Parents are welcome to bring sandwiches and refreshment for birthday parties.