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Champion Valley is located in Lakeville, Minnesota, just five minutes off Interstate 35W, on 150 acres of wooded hills and open fields.
The park offers paintball, airsoft, low impact paintball, archery tag, axe throwing, GelBlasters, and escape rooms. Activities run in two-hour sessions with equipment provided. Combo packages allow groups to combine multiple activities into longer experiences. The fields feature natural terrain, bunkers, Hyperball lanes, and special ops mission scenarios. Group sizes range from small parties to large corporate outings.
Private pavilions are available for gatherings, and guests may bring their own beverages. On-site camping is offered through Hipcamp for overnight stays. The park hosts birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate team building, school field trips, and family reunions. Season passes are available for paintball, airsoft, and all-access adventure. The staff provides equipment orientation and oversees safety throughout all activities.
OutdoorsIn the world of recreational sports, evolution is constant. Just as paintball moved toward airsoft, a new, cleaner, and more accessible contender has taken the market by storm: GellyBall. Combining the excitement of tactical combat with the ease of a water-based medium, GellyBall has quickly become the gold standard for parties, corporate team building, and weekend thrills.
If you’ve heard the buzz or seen the colorful gel orbs flying through the air, you’re likely wondering what all the excitement is about. Here is your comprehensive guide to the sport that is changing the game.
At its core, GellyBall is a low-impact, high-energy shooting sport. Unlike paintball, which uses gel-filled capsules that burst and leave a messy, painted residue, GellyBall uses “GellyBits”—small, dehydrated polymer beads that, when soaked in water, expand into soft, squishy, non-toxic water orbs.
These beads are fired from battery-operated, automatic blasters. Because the projectiles are roughly 90% water and biodegradable, they don’t stain clothing, they don’t hurt upon impact, and they leave absolutely no mess behind. It is essentially the “low-stress, high-fun” version of combat sports.
GellyBall is played in a fast-paced format similar to “Capture the Flag” or team deathmatch. Players are equipped with a hopper-fed blaster and, depending on the venue, safety goggles or a full-face mask.
Matches are typically short—usually 5 to 10 minutes—to keep the energy high. Teams must navigate an arena, utilizing inflatable bunkers or natural obstacles to outmaneuver their opponents. Because the blasters are automatic and hold hundreds of rounds, the action is constant. You don’t need to worry about the frustration of reloading every few seconds; you just point, shoot, and keep the fun rolling.
Why choose GellyBall over other activities?
From an industry standpoint, GellyBall is viewed as the “bridge” sport. Recreational experts often point out that GellyBall fills the gap between children’s laser tag and adult-oriented paintball.
Safety experts appreciate the polymer technology used in GellyBits; because the beads disintegrate upon impact and are composed of non-hazardous materials, the risk of injury or allergic reaction is significantly lower than with traditional synthetic paints. Industrial designers also praise the blasters for their ergonomic designs, which are lightweight enough to be handled by younger players while remaining sophisticated enough for adults to enjoy.
One of the biggest selling points of GellyBall is its inclusivity. While paintball often carries a minimum age requirement of 10 or 12 due to the pressure of the markers, GellyBall is frequently played by children as young as 5 or 6 with parental supervision.
It’s the ultimate “family equalizer.” Because the blasters are lightweight and the projectiles don’t cause bruising, grandparents, parents, and children can compete on a level playing field. It is a rare activity that allows three generations to enjoy the same fast-paced game simultaneously.
If you are tired of the same old bounce-house or bowling alley party, GellyBall is the ultimate solution. Because it is highly portable, many GellyBall companies offer “mobile” services where they bring the bunkers, the blasters, and the GellyBits directly to your backyard or local park.
It transforms a regular birthday afternoon into an immersive tactical adventure. Participants get to feel like action heroes, and the hosts get to enjoy a party that requires near-zero setup and zero cleanup.
The versatility of GellyBall is unmatched.
Whether you’re looking for a competitive edge or just a fun way to spend a Saturday, GellyBall offers a safe, clean, and exhilarating experience that is rapidly claiming its spot as the premier recreational choice for all ages.
22554 Texas Ave Lakeville, MN 55044