Bunker (paintball)
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In paintball, a bunker is an obstacle on the field of play used to block opposing players' view and field of fire. In woodsball, a bunker may consist of a fallen log, collection of wood debris, barrels, or other material. In most modern speedball tournaments, inflatable vinyl bunkers of varied shapes and sizes are utilized.
There are many different names for a bunker. Some commons ones are:
- Can: refers to a large cylinder bunker which is standing vertically. Also, stand-up.
- Rollie: A can placed horizontally. Also, lay-down.
- Dorito: A 3 sided pyramid-like bunker.
- Temple: A four-sided pyramid with the top cut off. Also, Aztec.
- X: A bunker shaped like an x. Used solely for X-ball.
- Brick: Rectangular bunker.
- Dollhouse: a prisim which has three faces and two bases. It is longer than it is tall.
- Carwash: An arching bunker which is longer than wide.
- Snake: In hyperball, speedball, x-ball, and airball, a snake is a long, low structure (less then 1 meter/3 feet high) usually located to one or both sides of a field. The snake is a unique setup because it allows a player to advance a considerable distance while still being protected from being hit from most locations on the field. It is also generally placed at midfield and gives the best position to fire on the opposing team.
