GAME DESCRIPTION:
Thermopylae was a narrow mountain pass, wide enough for one chariot, with cliffs on one side and the sea on the other. There in 480 BC, a small force led by King Leonidas of Sparta met an invading army of hundreds of thousands of soldiers.  After the lightly-armored invaders being slaughtered by the spear-wielding and heavily armored Greeks, treachery enabled the forces of Persia's emperor, Xeres, to outflank the Greeks guarding the pass. According to legend, Leonidas dismissed the bulk of his army and his remaining force of 300 Spartans and allies fought a suicidal holding action against the invaders. The battle ended up a costly victory for the Persians, sort of the Alamo of their invasion, giving the Greeks time, and inspiration, to regroup and defeat them later in the war. The example of the Spartans and their allies has lived on, inspiring military codes still alive today, as well as some of the best quotes in history, such as Leonidas' "Come take them," his reply to a Persian request to lay down his arms. Join us in this epic battle and re-enact ancient history with this brand-new format allowing authentic gladiator costume as well as ‘Shields’. That’s right ‘shields’ that help deflect hits and kills  The basic SHIELD RULE'S: All 'shields' will be subject to fit through a ‘maximum size gauge’ before they will be allowed to be used in play. The overall dimensions can not exceed 34” round or 24” X 40” rectangle (one or the other). The max. depth is 12" (no sides allowed). The 'shields' MUST BE OF SOLID CONSTRUCTION, (like plastic, wood, metal or leather). No Clear plexiglass or glass, No Transparent Fabric, No Vents, No Notches, No Slits & No Holes. Only one 'shield' per player allowed on the playfield. All shields will be subject to 'final management approval'. The Spartan Team will be limited to only 100-players. The Persian Army will well out-number the Spartans. Pre-register by August 1st for only $15.00 and Save $10.00 (Gate price $25.00).  FREE! HPANitro included! We are a Field Paint Only (FPO) Paintball Playfield! Buy your paint when you Pre-Register and $AVE! over $13.00 per case! Top of the line Premium Paintballs that shoots flawlessly in all Barrel Systems. Truckload Sale Price for only $49.00 + 6% Sales Tax = $51.94 per case / 2000rds when you Pre-Register. Registration starts at 7:00 am and the game begins at 10:00 am. During lunch break, there will be a ‘Hottest Gladiator Costume Contest’ judged by a panel of women. 1st Place Costume Contestant wins a 2012 VIP Membership.  ‘Prepare for Glory!’. Don’t miss out on this epic battle of biblical proportion.
‘For Today, We Dine in Hell!’      

SCHEDULE:
GAME DATEs: AUGUST 25th, 2012 Saturday
TEAMS: Spartans (Defenders) VS Persian Army (Invaiders)
REGISTRATION STARTS: 7:00am Saturday
RADAR STARTS: 8:00am
ORIENTATION: 9:00am
GAME STARTS: 10:00am
LUNCH BREAK & COSTUME CONTEST: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
GAME RESUMES: 3:00pm
GAME ENDS: 6:00pm (All Rentals must be returned by 6:15pm)

REGISTRATION PRICING AND DEADLINE DATES: NO Exceptions! FREE! HPA/Nitro included
PRE-REGISTRATION PRICE: By JULY 30th, 2012: Pre-Reg $15.00 - SAVE $10.00 OFF! Gate Price
GATE PRICE: Event Registration $25.00 FREE! Nitrogen included with registration
DELUXE SEMI-AUTO GUN RENTAL: $20.00 (Tippmann A-5 Semi-Auto with Nitro Tank, 300-rd. Pack System w/tubes, VForce Vantage Anti-Fog Goggle System & FREE Unlimmited Nitro)
FULL-AUTO MACHINE GUN RENTAL: $40.00 (Tippmann PHENOM Full-Auto with Nitro Tank, 600-rd.. Pack System w/tubes, VForce Vantage Anti-Fog Goggle System & FREE Unlimmited Nitro)
We are a Field Paint Only Paintball Playfield (FPO)
Buy your paint when you pre-register and $AVE Over $13.00 per case!
Top of the line Premium Paintballs that shoot flawlessly in all barrel systems.
Truckload Sale Price for only $49.00 + 6% Sales Tax = $51.94 per case / 2000rds when you Pre-Register.
All paint grenades & paint mines must use the (specially formulated Tippmann baby blue paint in them. All paint grenades, paint mines & smoke grenades must be purchased at Hell Survivors or Exotic Sportz. No Exceptions! Absolutely No homemade devices of any type are allowed on the premises.

LODGING INFO:
You MUST Ask for the “HELL SURVIVORS® CORPORATE DISCOUNT”
All lodging prices are subject to change without notice.
Kensington Inn Howell (517) 548-3510 $69.00 +tax per room
Baymont Hotel Howell (517) 546-0712 $69.00 +tax per room
Brighton Courtyard by Marriott Brighton (810) 225-9200 $94-114 +tax per room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Howell (517) 548-0100 $89.99+tax per room
Best Western Howell (517) 548-2900 $78.00 - $99.00 +tax per room.

CAMPING INFO:
Hell Creek Ranch Hell (734) 878-3632 Call for Rates
This campground is approx. 5 miles from our paintball playfield.
H20, electric, & showers available at extra cost
State Park Campgrounds 1-800-44-PARKS or michigan.gov/dnr
Shooting or throwing paint & dry-firing are prohibited at State Park Campgrounds & Hell Creek Ranch.