Invasion of Normandy (ION)

2027 ION Game Details

• NEW!!! PRE-ORDER YOUR ION GEAR – Shirt, Patch, Shoodie (shirt/hoodie combo)
• GAME MAP 
• EVENT MAP (GENERAL LAYOUT)
• GENERAL SCENARIO GAME RULES
• HOW TO DELIVER A PROP
• HOW TO SCORE A FLAG HANG
• HOW TO SCORE A PIPE BOMB
• PROP SCORING SCHEDULE 
• PROP RULES WITH SCORING INFORMAITON

COMMAND STAFF

• • GERMAN COMMAND
    • TBD
  • ALLIED COMMAND
    • TBD
  • FRENCH COMMAND
    • TBD

DETAILS

• CHECK-IN
  • The group leader (name on the reservation) is the only person who can check in your group.  To speed up the check-in process, please have your reservation number available and all digital liability waivers filled out! 
• PAINTBALLS
  • You can pre-purchase paintballs at a discounted rate.  Please see the rate tiers on the left column for all of the pricing details.
  • Prepaid paintballs can be added to your ION reservation up until the Tuesday before the game.
  • Paint is also available for sale at the fields throughout the entire weekend.
  • We allow Field Paint Only! That means that all players MUST use Skirmish paintballs.
  • FIRST STRIKE ROUNDS ARE NOT PERMITTED!
• RENTAL EQUIPMENT
  • Tippmann 98 and Tippmann Cronus rental markers are free with your ION entry rate.
  • A valid driver’s license will be used as a security deposit until the rental equipment is returned. We permit two rental markers per one id.
  • We also have a 3-day, discounted Deluxe or Elite Admission Upgrades available for players who want to rent additional equipment such as camouflage, padded tac vests, body armor, etc.  You can add these upgrades online during check-out OR add it to an existing reservation call our office at 570.325.3654. 
• MARKER UPGRADES
  • If you’d like to pre-order a MK II upgraded rental marker, please call our office at 570.325.3654 for details.
    • Quantities are extremely limited!
    • All upgrade marker rental pricing is per day | ID Required
• CAMPING
  • Free on-site, primitive, tent camping is permitted from Wednesday through Sunday.  RV’s are allowed but there are no hookups available. No Open Fires!
• PORTABLE TOILETS
  • We will have portable toilet rentals and hand washing stations throughout the facility.
  • Players are also welcome to rent their own. Please call Biros directly at 570.384.3473 for more information on private rentals.
• FOOD, WATER, & ICE
  • Available for sale beginning Thursday at noon at our food court. We strongly recommend bringing extra water!
• CREDIT CARDS/CASH
  • Cash is quicker but we accept all major credit cards.
• ATM
  • There WILL BE an ATM on-site this year!
• FILLS
  • N2 Air Fills, 3,000 and 4,500 psi, are FREE!
• CHRONO
  • 280 fps max. Chrono Stations will be at your insertion point. Roaming judges will also be checking with hand-held devices. If you are shooting hot, you will be removed from play immediately!
• MEDIC CARDS
  • You will be issued your medic cards at check-in. If you are shot during the game, you will be required to find a medic ref to mark your card. After three marks, you must leave the field and reinsert at your insertion point.
• PERMITTED ITEMS
  • Flashlights, Paint Grenades, Perimeter Warning Devices, and Thermal Imagers.
• PROHIBITED
  • Markers shooting over 280 fps, Hot Burning Smoke, ENOLA GAYE SMOKE, Knives, Firearms, Flares, Rope, Wire, Portable Shields, Spotlights, and Laser Sights.
• No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Open Fires, No Fireworks, No Motorized Vehicles after 9pm, No Enola Gaye Smoke! No First Strike Rounds! No Switching Teams!