The Valley Dispatch

June 22, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

What Is Archery Tag? Rules, Game Modes & What to Expect

First things first: it’s not as terrifying as it sounds. You are not shooting sharp, medieval war arrows at your friends. The arrows we use have large, soft, foam “marshmallow”…

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June 15, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Best Bachelor Party Ideas in Minneapolis (Weekend Itinerary Guide)

Minneapolis is an elite bachelor party city. Whether you live here or you’re flying in, you get the best of both worlds: big city energy and wilderness vibes just 15–30…

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June 8, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

How Does Open Play Work at Champion Valley? (Paintball & Airsoft Guide)

We offer two types of open play at Champion Valley: Regular Impact Paintball Open Play – Saturdays (during the season) from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or sunset, whichever comes…

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June 1, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

What Are Gel Blasters? A Parent’s Guide to GelBlasters at Champion Valley

GelBlasters is our newest activity at Champion Valley, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. GelBlasters shoot small hydrated “gellets” out of a battery-powered blaster. If you’re old enough…

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May 25, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Offsite Paintball Rentals: Bring the Paintball to Your Property

Did you know we offer offsite rentals? Well. Now you do. An offsite rental means you pick up equipment from us, take it to your own property, or property you…

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May 18, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Why Can’t You Bring Your Own Paintballs? (OFP Policy Explained)

“Because then how would you make money?” Tempting answer. Incorrect answer. Mostly. You’ll notice almost every paintball field, especially in the Midwest, has an OFP policy. That stands for On-Field…

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May 11, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Common Paintball Myths Busted: Freezing Paintballs, FPS & Mask Safety

Every year I hear the same legends. The same “back in my day” stories. The same cousin-of-a-friend horror tales. So call me Adam Savage. Let’s bust a few. Myth #1:…

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May 4, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Is a Champion Valley Season Pass Worth It? (Cost Breakdown & Savings)

Great question. Let’s break it down. We offer three season pass options: Paintball Season Pass Airsoft Season Pass Adventure Season Pass All of them include: Free admission for open play…

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April 27, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Does Paintball Hurt? What to Expect Before You Play

Yes, I could end the blog here. But I know the next question is always, “Okay, but how much does it hurt?” And honestly, pain is kind of hard to…

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April 20, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

How to Plan a Successful Birthday Party (Lessons From Hosting Thousands)

How to Throw a Birthday Party That Actually Slaps We’ve hosted thousands of birthday parties. Most are a smashing success. A few involve epic meltdowns. Some are just… mid. It…

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