The Tag Brussels blog

Game rules, scenarios, first-game tips, birthdays and team buildings: everything about Archery Tag and paintball near Brussels, written by the team that runs the field.

Paintball players in overalls and full-face masks among the trees of the Bierges forest field

1 September 2026

What to wear for Archery Tag and paintball?

Closed shoes with good support, flexible clothes that can get dirty, three layers in winter: clothing advice from the team, for Archery Tag and paintball alike.

The private forest field in Bierges (Wavre), seen from the edge of the woods

1 September 2026

Spectators and chaperones: can you come and watch?

Birthday parents, school chaperones, colleagues who prefer the camera to the bow: who can watch a game, from where, and what to mention when booking.

Player in game attire drawing her bow, rubber-tipped arrow nocked, during an Archery Tag game in the forest

1 September 2026

Your first Archery Tag session, told by our instructors

The 2-hour flow, the archery initiation, first-time nerves, what to wear: everything a new player should know before a first Archery Tag session, from the team that runs them.

Archery Tag player in a full-face mask, bow in hand, among the trees of the forest field in Bierges

1 September 2026

Playing Archery Tag with glasses: tips from the field

The full-face mask is worn over most prescription glasses. How to beat fogging, when contact lenses are the smarter pick and what to plan for a child with glasses.

Archery Tag players taking cover under the tall trees of the forest field in Bierges

1 September 2026

Can you play Archery Tag in the rain?

Rain does not cancel a game: we play in all reasonable weather. What a shower really changes on the forest field, in your outfit and in the game, from the team that hosts every week.

Player carrying his team's flag back during a capture-the-flag scenario in the forest

21 July 2026

7 Archery Tag scenarios you absolutely have to try

Capture the flag, team deathmatch, protect the king, the medic, battle royale: our players' favourite scenarios, with rules and tips.

Bows and rubber-tipped arrows laid on the ground of the forest field in Wavre

18 July 2026

Arrow tag, archery game, battle archery: what is the difference?

Five names, one activity. Where do all these terms come from, and what actually changes from one venue to another?

Players wearing full blue masks, one drawing her bow with a rubber-tipped arrow

16 July 2026

Does Archery Tag hurt? Safety, arrows and protective gear

Every beginner's first question. Short answer: no. Full answer: rubber tip, full-face mask and distance rules.

Bows, rubber-tipped arrows and paintball markers stored side by side at the field

13 July 2026

Archery Tag vs paintball: which one should your group choose?

Pain, minimum age, budget, thrills: the honest comparison between both activities, by a venue that offers the two.

Close-up of an instructor blowing a whistle to start a game

10 July 2026

Archery Tag rules: how a game works

Goal of the game, teams, eliminations, arrow catches, scenarios: all the rules of Archery Tag explained simply by the team that runs the field.

Group of children in game gear, full-face masks on, posing after an Archery Tag game in the forest

7 July 2026

Archery Tag birthday party for kids (ages 8-12): the complete guide

How it works, kid-friendly gear from age 8, all-in package with snack time and tips for parents: everything for an unforgettable birthday in the forest.

Colleagues standing in a circle around an instructor for the briefing of an Archery Tag team building in the forest

2 July 2026

Team building with Archery Tag & Paintball near Brussels: the guide

Cohesion, communication, formats for 10 to 40 colleagues, barbecue and company invoice: how to organise a team building that actually bonds.

Group of adults in game gear, masks on and markers in hand, celebrating the end of a game in the forest

25 June 2026

Stag or hen party near Brussels: why Archery Tag is the perfect activity

The groom-to-be as a king to protect (or riddle with arrows), a forest barbecue and epic photos: the guide to a successful stag or hen party.

Group of children in overalls and masks posing with their markers after a paintball game

18 June 2026

Kids' paintball birthday party near Brussels: the guide

Dedicated kids' field, reduced-power gear, unlimited paintballs and snack time: how to organise a safe paintball birthday from age 8.

Players in overalls and masks receiving instructions before their first paintball game

12 June 2026

Your first paintball game: what to wear, tips and how it works

What to wear, how a 2-hour session unfolds, pain, budget: our instructors' advice to nail your first paintball game near Brussels.

Team of paintball players in overalls posing on the snow-covered field in winter

4 June 2026

Can you play Archery Tag and paintball in winter?

Yes, and it is even an underrated season: fewer crowds, a gorgeous forest and cardio that warms you up. Our clothing and weather tips.

Row of paintball markers lined up on a wooden rack before a group arrives

28 May 2026

Top 8 unusual group activities near Brussels and in Walloon Brabant

Archery tag, escape rooms, karting, axe throwing, bubble football: the honest comparison, with indicative prices and recommended audiences.

Player in overalls and a protective mask taking cover behind a tree, marker in hand

20 May 2026

Is paintball dangerous? 7 myths debunked

It hurts a lot, it is only for tough guys, it pollutes the forest: 7 misconceptions about paintball examined by our instructors.

Masked archer aiming at a wooden target on the forest field in Wavre

13 May 2026

Things to do in Wavre: outdoor activities 15 minutes from Brussels

Forest Archery Tag and paintball, Walibi, the Louvain-la-Neuve lake, Waterloo: good ideas for a great day out around Wavre.

Tag Brussels forest field under snow, with its wooden obstacles between the pines

6 May 2026

School trips and youth groups: educational Archery Tag

Cooperation, fair play, physical exercise without screens: why schools, scouts and youth movements choose Archery Tag for their group outings.