Area 51 Paintball

Area 51 Paintball has been running outdoor paintball in northern Michigan for over 20 years. They operate out of Mancelona, MI (Antrim County) with multiple game fields designed to challenge both beginners and experienced players.

Walk-On Play Drop-in paintball on select Saturday mornings and afternoons. No reservation needed. Starts at $50 for full rental package including mask, marker, pod pack with 2 pods, 500 rounds, and all-day air. Walk-on days vary depending on scheduled events—check their calendar or call (231) 577-6252.

Birthday & Party Packages

They can arrange pizza delivery and allow decorations, tents, tables, and chairs. Restrooms on-site. Minimum age is 12 years old.

Corporate Team Building Paintball requires communication, strategy, and teamwork—skills that translate directly to workplace performance. Area 51 works with companies to build custom events. Pricing varies by group size and duration. They recommend scheduling time before and after games for strategy discussion and debrief.

Equipment Services - Paintball marker repair and troubleshooting - Full selection of paintball gear for purchase (Valken brand featured) - Equipment rentals included with all packages

The field is set up in multiple sections for different game scenarios. Customers consistently mention:

"The course is set up in different sections so you are playing on different fields for each game. Plenty of shade and water for each intermission. The rental equipment seems well cared for and everything was clean, streamlined and well organized." — Amy Bolin

All players must follow strict safety protocols: - Barrel covers on at all times - Masks on at all times (no cracks allowed) - 285 feet per second velocity limit - Field paint only - No alcohol or drugs - All decisions by Area 51 staff are final

Aiming required before shooting. Paint breaks determine eliminations. Honesty is emphasized as core to fair play.

Mancelona, MI 49659

📞 (231) 577-6252 📧 [email protected] 🌐 Facebook page active for event updates

Area 51 operates seasonally. Check website for reopening dates and special event announcements. :::

They stock and support Valken paintball equipment. Full selection of rental markers available. Equipment sales for players upgrading from rentals.