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== National Survival Game ==

=== Establishment ===

Noel was involved in the establishment of [[National Survival Game]] (NSG).

The organisation commercialised the Survival Game through equipment packages and field operations.

=== Founding partners ===

The principal figures associated with the business were:

* [[Hayes Noel]]
* [[Charles Gaines]]
* [[Bob Gurnsey]]

Their responsibilities differed.

Noel contributed to the original concept and commercial development.

Gaines was closely associated with publicity and promotion.

Gurnsey became particularly involved in field operations, equipment development and business expansion.

=== Starter packages ===

National Survival Game marketed packages containing the equipment needed to organise games.

Early packages included:

* Nel-Spot marking pistol
* Paintballs
* CO2 cartridges
* Protective goggles
* Compass
* Rulebook

The packages made the activity more accessible to people who had not participated in the original game.

=== Field licensing ===

National Survival Game developed a network of licensed field operators.

The licensing model allowed entrepreneurs to establish recreational paintball businesses using the company's equipment and rules.

=== Early expansion ===

The business expanded rapidly during the early 1980s.

Licensed operators began establishing paintball fields in different regions of the United States and internationally.

=== Industry development ===

National Survival Game helped establish several elements of the early paintball industry.

These included equipment distribution, commercial playing fields, organised events and standardised game rules.

=== Financial involvement ===

Historical accounts describe Noel as providing financial support during the company's early development.

The exact amount and terms of his investment require verification from original business records.