Rainy day games are more difficult because of the mud. Slipping, sliding, and difficulty stopping when you run all need to be compensated for. Simple moves, such as crouching, are made difficult. The challenge that rain brings to the game makes playing in the rain a perfect way to test your skills.

Some guidelines to follow for those of you who want to play paintball in the rain include:

Wearing rain gear is smart. Put on a raincoat or slicker before you go to the paintball field. If you don't own waterproof clothing you can use trash bags over your clothes, cut out arm holes and a hole for your head and you can slip the bag on like a t-shirt. Shivering can affect your accuracy as well as restrict movement, not to mention how uncomfortable getting soaked can be.

A waterproof hat or other head covering can be helpful as well. You need to keep from having your goggles fogged up and avoid rain running down your face and breaking your concentration.

Paper towels are your friend. Bring them along to assist you with foggy goggles. Pay attention to game play and keep safety in mind when you wipe off your goggles, so this in a crouching position facing away from the action to protect your face.

You don't want wet feet, wearing boots can assist with this. Cleats can help with this as well as assist with traction. Your hands can get very cold in the rain, wearing gloves will protect them from the rain.

Keep your gear as dry as possible. Bring along a plastic bag for your paintballs. Extra plastic bags can work to cover your gear as well as covering yourself when needed. You can waterproof your weapon by covering it with plastic secured with rubber bands.

Shooting in the rain is not the same as shooting on a dry day. You may want to use a non-ported barrel to keep the rain out if you have one to keep from having your shots twist.

Paintball can be played in many different ways in all sorts of weather conditions. Use your imagination and keep safety in mind while having fun.