Gel Blasters in Austin, TX

Austin Paintball sits on 30 acres in Dripping Springs, Texas, about twenty minutes southwest of Austin, just off East Highway 290.

The facility offers six distinct outdoor paintball fields — Underground, Barrels, Ties and Tires, Cat Walks, Greg’s Place, and the intense Iwo Jima course — plus three impact levels so nearly anyone can play: high-impact .68 caliber paintball (12+), low-impact .50 caliber Turbo (8+), and soft-impact GellyBall (5+). Packages include sanitized masks, rental markers with all-day air, and paintballs, with extra paint available by the bag.

Beyond paintball, the venue adds axe throwing and is set up for birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette events, company team building, and church groups. Visitors can bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks, and the trained, safety-focused staff and attentive referees are widely praised. Open weekends for walk-in play with weekday private events, it’s a solid choice for families, friends, and corporate groups seeking an active day in the Hill Country.

Lost Paintball sits on the north side of San Marcos, Texas, just off IH-35 along Hilliard Road, a short drive from the Texas State University campus and within easy reach of both Austin and San Antonio.

The venue offers three styles of combat sport — paintball, airsoft, and gel blaster — across five fields that include woodsball, speedball with air bunkers, hyperball, and concept layouts. Every group plays privately at no extra cost with unlimited time until closing, and the paintball rental package includes entry, mask, marker, all-day air, and 500 paintballs. Airsoft requires a reservation and is played in private groups, while gel blaster is recommended for younger players.

A pro shop with a gun tech, shaded picnic areas where guests can bring their own food, restrooms, concessions, and a kid-friendly nine-hole putt golf course round out the experience. The friendly staff and owner make it a welcoming spot for birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette events, work outings, and family weekends, with free reservations and no penalty for cancellations.