Black HUX Down! A UX Paintball Action

Black HUX Down! We got a Black HUX Down!!

Come join us for a full day of paintball action! Inspired by the award winning movie Black Hawk Down, we are hosting the first of its kind UX Paintball Experience with International Paintball Group in East London in early Spring, 2020. This event is designed for UX professionals, students and enthusiasts. Other thrill seeking professionals looking to expand their network are also welcomed.

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This paintballing event is a great way for you and your friends or workmates to experience an adrenaline-fuelled and action-packed drama that will bring you all closer together as a unit and create life-long memories. It can also be a great way to improve communication, encourage collaboration and promote teamwork. Teams will be formed and in order to succeed, the winning team will need to work together to develop tactics and strategy to outwit their opponents. While you're having fun on the battlefield, you’ll be developing valuable transferable skills including leadership, accountability, endurance and resolution in a highly stressed environment – skills that are essential in any line of work. From start to finish you’ll have a seamless, top quality experience talked about for years to come.

About The Game Zones:

What could be more fun than paint-balling your way through your favourite Hollywood movie set? The game zones are inspired by Hollywood movies, cult classic video games and iconic moments from history. These game zones have been brought to life using props and ex-military vehicles from real big budget movie sets. You will not be disappointed by its level of realism and attention to detail.

16 Movie Style Game Zones at one of the best UK paintball venues including the famous COD Map Bog - a full to scale Call of Duty replica playing area with a real Russian T55 tank, containers, buildings, bus, land-rovers and fuel drums; the Speedball - Fast paced speedball field based around a huge crashed helicopter. Cover, move and shoot around the rows of hay bales in the electric football pitch sized, flood-lit area; the Missile Command - A favourite packed with features including a huge cold-war Missile Lorry carrying a nuclear war head, Saracen armoured personnel carrier, Helicopter and sheds galore; and much, much more.

***** Learn more about the actioned packed games here https://www.ipgvip.com/game-zones/ *****

Each Ticket Will Get You:

• Access to the IPG Upminster game zones. 5 Star Accredited Venue by the United Kingdom Paintball Sports Federation (UKPSF) and voted the #1 site in the UK with the best paintball game zones, experienced safety marshals. A safe day full of fun - guaranteed!
• Equipment rental. From state-of-the-art paintball guns and quality paintball goggles, to battle-packs and body-armour. All of the gear to make you look and feel the part including thermal double glazed goggles, coveralls, hood, battle-pack and body armour.
• FREE latest semi-auto, rapid-fire gun. It shoots as fast as you can pull the trigger. Unlimited gas refills throughout the day. You can upgrade to the latest M16 replica machine gun for £10.
• Tea and coffee refreshments all day
• 100 paintballs. Additional paintballs @ £7.99/100balls/person may be required to play all games and can be purchased on site on the day.
• FREE 200 balls per person for the big game at the end of the day commencing at 3pm.

*PLEASE NOTE THAT FOOD, GLOVES AND FOOTWEAR ARE NOT INCLUDED. YOU MAY BRING YOUR OWN OR BUY FOOD AND ARMOURED GLOVES AT THE CENTER.

1 Combo Package = 2x Spectacular Events

• Our Combo package will gain you entry to both of our events in Quarter 1, 2020 which include the Founders Meet Designers & Talent Exhibition event - UXhibition 3 (Thu, Jan 23rd) and this Paintball event (Sat, Mar 21st). Please buy your Combo ticket on the UXhibition 3 page.

Available Facilities:

• Free Central Line Pick Up Service, you can be picked up from Theydon Bois Central Line station.
• Car Parking
• Male/Female Changing Rooms
• Male/Female Showers
• 16 Game Zones
• Indoor Staging Area
• Large Outdoor Picnic Area
• Onsite Toilets
• 100 Acres

Extras (TBC):

• Extra 100 Paintballs ~ £7.99
• Armoured Gloves ~ £5.00
• Gun Upgrades ~ £10.00
• Lunch per person ~ £5.49

How Your Day Might Run:

The itinerary, times and number of games played may vary.

• 09:00: Arrival
• 09:00 – 09:30: Check in, combat gear issued, Guns loaded and stocked and teams are organised.
• 09:30 – 09:45: Goggle safety talk, goggles are then issued, team briefing and safety talk, collect your guns from rack.
• 09:45 – 12:30: Games 1, 2 & 3 are played, each game is divided into two with the teams swapping ends and objectives.
• 12:30 – 13:00: Lunch break, you can provide your own packed lunch.
• 13:00 – 14:50: Games 4 & 5 are then played in the same format as before.
• 15:00 - 15:45: The final big game - Zombie Apocalypse is played.
• 15:45 – 16:00: Teams go back to booking area, guns are placed on rack and teams get changed, team debriefing takes place with the victor announced and prizes given.

Please note that times provided are not approximate and should be used as a guide only.

You are advised to dress comfortably in e.g. running shoes, T-shirt, shorts or track suits if weather forecast informs us of a chilly day, else tracksuits are not advised as thick wears underneath the overall you will be given will make you hot and uncomfortable in a sunny, warm weather. For protection, all players are given full body armour, helmets and padding to ensure a safe and comfortable game.

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Please email hello{at]uxconnect{dot]org for general enquiries or sponsorship.

Book now and enlist in the action!

Come save all users of digital products from the havoc of bad designs. No one gets left behind!!!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many games will we play?
Expect to play between 6 and 10 games.

How long will games last?
It varies but each game lasts about 15 minutes on average.

How long will 100 paintballs last?
100 pulls of the trigger! But most players on average use around 400 paintballs during the day including the free balls.

What do I need to wear?
Dress for the weather in comfortable old clothing and wear sturdy boots or old trainers. Gloves are advisable, and can be purchased, rented on the day, or bring your own.

What about if it rains?
Paintball games go ahead regardless of any inclement weather conditions (except in very extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified). The games take place outdoors but there are sheltered seating areas in the base camp. In wet weather, players may also bring waterproof clothing to wear under their paintball overalls.

Can I bring an outsider e.g. a non UXer or family member?
Sure! But they must be 16+yrs.

Other upcoming UX events by UX Connect:

1. UXhibition 3 (UX Talent Exhibition) - Founders Meet Designers

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