There’s a new urban site coming to Reading, even better I recognises the names behind it too:
First & Only Airsoft – ‘The Mall’ – Reading Town Centre
‘The Mall’ is a truly unique CQB Airsoft site with nothing else like it in Europe, if not the world. Based in the Friars Walk shopping centre in the heart of Reading town Berkshire, First & Only Airsoft offers an unparalleled Airsoft gaming experience. The site is a self contained L shaped mall spread across 3 levels with over 250,000sq Ft of shop space, walkways, stair cases, lower ground storage rooms, service corridors and loading bays. Whether you like your action up close and personal or over bigger areas with lots of sneaky play, ‘The Mall’ has everything.
The site will be opening on the Sunday 24th May 2009 and every 2 weeks there after. There will also be regular themed events running in between normal open days. These will be themed on popular computer games, movies, military/law enforcement missions and our personal favourite – Zombie Survival (Dawn of the Dead, anyone?). A full list of game dates will be added to our website soon.
The site is ran by Lee Fields who has been involved in running professional Airsoft sites/events for 18 years and will really push the boundaries to provide a truly unique experience in Airsoft gaming.
The facilities on site are excellent with working power sockets, lighting, Men & Women’s toilets, kitchen, shop, onsite battery charging, changing areas and dedicated customer car parking. The onsite shop will sell BB’s, Pyrotechnics, gas and a range of other Airsoft equipment at competitive prices.
Opening times
Arrival on site from 8:30am
Game briefing from 9:30am – Game starts 10:00am
Game finishes 4:30pmThe car park will be open from 8:30am to 9:45 when it will be closed to entry. If you need to make special arrangements, please call the main contact number provided on the morning of booking.
Weapon Limits
328fps on ALL weapons. Chronograph will be in operation at the start and during the day. For normal days, unless advertised otherwise, there are no ammo limits. Some areas of the game area will be single shot only, therefore weapons that are incapable of firing on single shot will not be allowed in those areas.
Pyrotechnic Rules
Only pyrotechnics sold by First & Only or made by TLSFx will be allowed on site. BFG’s are allowed but only with 9mm blanks. Only non toxic or non military smokes can be used on site and have no effect other than screening. A grenade going off in a room means instant kill to all occupants unless behind hard cover (concrete wall, barrier etc). In larger and open areas, a grenade will instant kill every player within 15ft radius unless behind hard cover (concrete wall, barrier etc).
Prices
lunch is included in price, free tea and coffee all day
Walk on (own Equipment) – £35
Hire package: AEG gun, 1 hicap magazine, face mask, 3000rnds ammo – £50
‘Fully Loaded’ Hire package: Assault vest, AEG gun, 2 x hicap magazines, face mask, 3000rnds ammo, 2 x Smoke Grenade, 4 x Thunderflash, – £70Booking
All places must be booked in advance and the total number of players will be fixed at 70. Booking is on a first come, first served basis. To book, please email firstandonlyreading@hotmail.com with game date, all names of who are attending, contact details and package type (walk, hire package)
Book early to avoid disappointment!!
More info will be added to our website when it goes live shortly. In the meantime, please email us for more info.
