Open-Play vs. Private Game at Pinnacle Adventure Park: Which Should You Book?

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Book open-play if you're an individual or a small group who just wants to get on the field and join a session already running. Book a private game if you're organizing a birthday party, a corporate outing, or any group that wants the field to itself. Both options are paintball at Pinnacle Adventure Park, both are supervised, and both require booking ahead — the difference is who else is on the field with you.

The two options side by side

Open-Play Private Game
Best for Individuals, small groups Friends, families, parties, team-building
Who's on the field Mixed with other players in the session Your group only
Occasion fit A casual day out Birthday party, corporate outing, group event
Booking Required Required
Supervision Fully supervised Fully supervised

The park describes open-play as "perfect for everyone, from individuals to small groups looking to enjoy a fun day out," and private games as "tailored just for you" for occasions like birthdays and corporate outings.

Choose open-play when…

  • You're coming alone or with a couple of friends and don't want to fill a field yourselves.
  • You want the simplest path to playing — join a session, get supervised, play.
  • Your plan is flexible and you're not organizing around a specific occasion.

The trade-off: you'll share the field with players you didn't arrive with, so the pace and style of play depends on the mix that day.

Choose a private game when…

  • You're hosting something with a guest list — a birthday, a team-building day, a family gathering.
  • You want your group's own field and a game tailored to your occasion.
  • You'd rather not have strangers in your session.

The trade-off: private games are built around your group, so they make the most sense when you can actually fill one.

What applies to both

  • Age: The park states a minimum age of 10. Under 10 is not allowed. This applies whether you play open or private.
  • Supervision: Gameplay is fully supervised in both formats.
  • Booking: Both open-play and private games are booked in advance — this isn't a walk-up-and-play setup.
  • Waiver: You can fill out your waiver online before you arrive, which the park frames as a time-saver.
  • CO2 filling: The park now includes CO2 as a filling option.

How to decide in one step

Ask who's coming. If the answer is "just me" or "a few of us," open-play. If the answer is a list of guests and a reason to celebrate, private game. Then book, and fill out the waiver online first.

Getting there and booking

  • Book: Through the park's site — look for the Book Now / Join the fun / Check It Out actions tied to each format.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: +1 216-496-6327
  • Location: 10241 Old State Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
  • Pricing: The park publishes a pricing page at pinnacleadventurepark.com/pricing/ — check it for current rates before you commit, since the site content here doesn't list numbers.