Fulda Gap 2013: Cold War Meltdown
By Jason “foolybear” Lineberger Photos by George Fava In the United States there are a dozen or so scenario events that have emerged as bucket-list games that every woodsballer wants to hit at some point – Oklahoma D-Day, Super Game, Decay of Nations, Living Legends, World Challenge, and Castle Conquest, among others. Steadily rising on that must-play wishlist is a Cold War-themed game, Fulda Gap , pitting WARSAW against NATO in a battle over bases around Command Decision’s extensive scenario field. Think a thousand paintballers from 44 states and 7 countries, tanks, simulated chemical gas attacks, missions, a night game, and terrain that varies from a mock-up town to trench-lined bases to backwoods brush and open fields. Ready for November 2014 yet? Like many of the marquee destination events, teams arrive early for Fulda Gap and the vendors line up to provide everything from food to parts to tech support. Showcase trailers created the full s...