Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.Paintball equipment is central to paintball, given its equipment-intensive nature. Although good equipment by no means guarantees a good player, a good player''s ability can be seriously hampered by poor-quality equipment. In order to safely conduct a game of paintball, every player requires, at a minimum, a marker with propellant to fire the paint, a mask to protect the eyes and face, paintballs, and a loader to hold them. To ensure safety off the playing field, a barrel sock or plug is also considered compulsory. Common additional equipment, depending on type of play, often includes gloves, a pack designed to comfortably carry pods containing extra paintballs, and a squeegee or swab for cleaning out the barrel in case a paintball breaks.