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Join teams at Hell Survivors in Pinckney for The Headless Horseman's Hunt: a full-day paintball scavenger event where pumpkins hide candy, gear and the rare Horseman's Pumpkin Head. Fast rounds, themed fields and big prizes make this a standout seasonal game.
Join teams at Hell Survivors in Pinckney for The Headless Horseman's Hunt: a full-day paintball scavenger event where pumpkins hide candy, gear and the rare Horseman's Pumpkin Head. Fast rounds, themed fields and big prizes make this a standout seasonal game.
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Operated by Hell Survivors · Pinckney, Michigan
The Headless Horseman's Hunt turns a paintball field into a seasonal scavenger gauntlet at Hell Survivors, located at Hell Survivors 619 Pearl St. Pinckney MI, 48169. Across a network of themed fields — Grinder, Village, West Point, Helicopter, Castle, Highlands, Nakatomi Plaza and Black Lagoon — teams race through berms, bunkers and woodline in search of pumpkins stuffed with candy, gear and the elusive Horseman's Pumpkin Head. Find that single rare head in a round and a larger prize is yours: VIP passes, event credits, smoke grenades, paint, and merch push this from a normal skirmish into a festival of adrenaline and strategy.
This is an all-day, fast-rotation paintball event built around 15-minute games and short breaks; expect constant action from the 10:00 am start through the 5:00 pm finish, with registration and briefing beginning at 9:00 am. Players are split into Orange and Purple teams, which keeps each round tight and tactical. Fields are varied — open sightlines on West Point and Highlands, close-quarter structures in Village and Nakatomi Plaza, and muddy, tactical edges around Black Lagoon — so loadouts and movement must change with the terrain. The playing surface is field paint only; for safety and consistency the organizers require Hell Survivors–approved paint and grenades, and they enforce marker and grenade rules during play.
Families with older kids (minimum age 8) and competitive squads alike will find something here: the hunt rewards observation and pace more than pure trigger discipline. Rentals are available on-site — markers, tanks, masks and ammo packs — making it easy to drop in without gear, and referees run each game to keep play fair and fast. Players should preregister to secure lower fees and a spot; day-of registration is available but typically costs more.
Why this event stands out: it blends seasonal Halloween spectacle with tournament-style paintball structure across a complex of themed fields unique to the region. The hunt format invites exploration of corners many open-play days don’t emphasize, and the pumpkin-reward mechanic creates shifting objectives that keep veteran players improvising.
Registration opens at 9:00 am at Hell Survivors 619 Pearl St. Pinckney MI, 48169; arrive early to collect rentals, attend the 9:45 am briefing and receive team assignment. Staff will inspect gear and enforce paint rules so prizes remain valid and play stays safe for everyone.
Plan for a full day outdoors: dress in layers, bring hydration and pad vulnerable joints. Respect the field’s safety rules — they’re designed to keep the game fun and to protect referees, players and the landscape. If you’re in southeast Michigan and hungry for an active, social, and slightly spooky day of paintball, The Headless Horseman’s Hunt is a rare, well-run field event that turns familiar bunkers into a hunt you won’t forget.
moderate.
9:00am–5:00pm.
Be comfortable sprinting short distances, crouching, and moving over uneven ground for several hours.
Minimum age is 8; younger players can participate with appropriate protective gear and supervision.
Registration opens at 9:00 am at Hell Survivors 619 Pearl St. Pinckney MI, 48169; briefing at 9:45 am and games start at 10:00 am.
No—only Hell Survivors–approved field paint and Hell Survivors grenades are allowed; outside products may result in disqualification.
Yes—markers, tanks, masks and ammo packs are available; rental packages and marker-only options are offered on-site.
Games run about 15 minutes with roughly 10-minute breaks between rounds; the full event runs until 5:00 pm.
Find the single Horseman's Pumpkin Head placed in each game and turn it in before the next round to claim larger rewards like VIP passes or merch.
The event leans into seasonal Halloween game tradition at local fields, combining festival-style objectives with standard paintball formats.
Players are required to use approved paint to reduce environmental contamination and asked to pack out trash; following field rules helps protect terrain and local wildlife.
Hell Survivors is a paintball and airsoft playfield located in Pinckney, Michigan. The facility hosts a variety of events including weekend open play paintball, private party packages for adults and kids, airsoft sessions, and themed scenario wars such as Monster Game and Fallout Vault War. Hell Survivors provides equipment guidelines, safety orientations, and on-site resources like concessions, covered pavilions, and HPA fill stations at select events. Programs accommodate multiple age groups: kids parties for ages 6–17 use low-impact paintballs, while airsoft sessions are available for players aged 10 and up. Private and group packages range from two-hour sessions to multi-day events, offering options for small groups up to ten players and larger scenario game participants. Pre-registration is required for some events; onsite registration is available for others during posted hours. Safety and game management are emphasized with mandatory waivers, safety training, and clear event rules. Staff coordinate scenarios, manage equipment logistics, and provide guidance on vest colors and gameplay structure for team-based events. Major events feature unique props, scenario objectives, unlimited HPA fills for BYOP formats, and specialty game elements like resource-collection missions. The playfield is known for a mix of casual weekend play and organized competitive scenarios. Visitors can expect maintained fields, scheduled event weekends, and opportunities to purchase consumables such as BBs and grenades during events. For planning, players should review the event schedule and registration instructions specific to each trip. Event details, waivers, and schedule updates are posted online and at the field registration for arriving players.
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