In pictures: Paintball stag party

1 of 10 Paintball are fired at 160 miles per hour

2 of 10 The guns fire the balls with the help of compressed air

3 of 10 Stag Steve Hill is dressed as a chicken, making him an easier target for his friends

4 of 10 Dressed in camouflage and protective equipment, the "soldiers" head out to the playing field

5 of 10 Despite his outrageous outfit, Steve Hill takes cover and holds his ground

6 of 10 Paintballs leave a mark and shot players are required to leave the playing field

7 of 10 Masks protect the eyes - as this player discovered

8 of 10 On the run: Organisers say the physical game is most popular with men

9 of 10 Paintballs are stored in coloured hoppers attached to the top of guns

10 of 10 A small puff of smoke is all that can be seen as a paintball whizzes from the gun's muzzle