Five Thursdays, Five Games: One Epic October of FREE Paintball!
October is shaping up to be an action-packed month in the Virtual World There!
The Chooms are bringing the Thereian community a special series of paintball events every Thursday throughout October, with five different games, five different adventures, and plenty of paintball chaos along the way.
Even better? Each event takes place during FREE Paintball Thursdays, which means members can enjoy 11 hours of unlimited FREE paintball ammo every Thursday!
The fun kicks off during Superhero Week and then heads straight into Halloween celebrations for the rest of the month. Costumes are encouraged during Superhero Week and all month long in October, so dust off your capes, masks, bodysuits, and creepiest creations and come ready to play!
Who Are the Chooms
The Chooms are a social group in There dedicated to bringing fun paintball and racing events to the Thereian community on a weekly basis. The Chooms Paintball Host Team includes BR34D, tttayttay2, and _Synergy, who work together to dream up creative challenges, build unique games, and give Thereians another reason to grab their paintball guns and gather with friends each week. From competitive challenges to events that are just plain silly and fun, the Chooms are all about bringing people together for a little friendly competition, plenty of laughs, and, of course, lots of flying paintballs!
So, what exactly does choom mean?
Choom is slang for a close homie or family member, but it means a little more than simply calling someone a friend or mate. Being someone’s choom implies a special level of trust, loyalty, and camaraderie. When you find the people who genuinely have your back through all the fun, adventures, and maybe a little paintball chaos along the way, they’re more than just friends, they’re chooms for life!
Join the Chooms Club in There. Check out their club clothing in Auctions.
Now, where is this zig-zag road of October fun taking us? Let’s take a look!
🎃 October Chooms FREE Paintball Event Schedule
Thursday, October 1
🦸 Superhero Shooting Gallery
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
📍 Bamboo Terrace
Thursday, October 8
🎯 Skee Ball
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
📍 Kore Lounge
Thursday, October 15
🌀 Into the Void Paintball
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
📍 Kore Lounge
Thursday, October 22
🧟 Zombie Tag – Outbreak
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
📍 Kore Lounge
Thursday, October 29
👻 Haunted House Shooting Gallery
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
📍 Mahaloween
🏆 Five Events, Five Chances to Take Home a Trophy
Think you’ve got what it takes to become a Chooms Paintball Champ? With five different events, you’ll have five chances to score a Chooms Paintball Champ Trophy! This special trophy was created by tttayttay2, with the model designed by Flattering, exclusively for the official Chooms Paintball Events. Whether you’re showing off your superhero aim, mastering Skee Ball, surviving the Void, braving the Haunted House, or helping contain the Outbreak, there’s a trophy waiting to be earned. So, bring your best aim, a little competitive spirit, and your chooms then see if you can add one of these special trophies to your collection!
🦸 October 1: Superhero Shooting Gallery
Thursday, October 1, 2026
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
Location: Bamboo Terrace
Host: _Synergy
Co-Hosts: L0AF and tttayttay2
Calling all heroes and villains! Superhero Week happens October 1st through the 8th, and the Chooms are kicking off their October series with the Super Hero Shooting Gallery event.
Suit up, grab your paintball gun, and prepare to put your super-powered aim to the test!
Make your way along a wild zig-zag road where six targets are waiting to challenge you. Your mission is simple: take aim, fire, and see if you have what it takes to conquer the entire gallery.
Dress as your favorite superhero or supervillain grab your paintball gun, bring your best aim, and join the crew for an evening of fun.
No superpowers required…but good aim definitely helps!
🎯 October 8: Skee Ball
Thursday, October 8, 2026
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
Location: Kore Lounge
Host: _Synergy
Co-Hosts: L0AF and tttayttay2
Roll up and get ready to test your aim with a There twist on the classic game of Skee Ball!
Take your shot, aim for the ball provided, and try to rack up as many points as you can. Sounds easy enough, right?
Just remember…the higher the target, the bigger the bragging rights!
Aim carefully, go for those high-point targets, compete for the best score, and cheer on your friends or distract them responsibly!
Whether you’re a Skee Ball superstar or your aim has a mind of its own, come hang out with the Chooms and join the fun.
Roll it. Aim it. Sink it. BRAG ABOUT IT!
🌀 October 15: Into the Void Paintball
Thursday, October 15, 2026
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
Location: Kore Lounge
Host: _Synergy
Co-Hosts: L0AF and tttayttay2
Think you’re brave enough to enter the unknown?
Step Into the Void and prepare for a mysterious paintball adventure where your aim, your nerves, and maybe even your sense of direction will be put to the test!
Navigate the darkness, keep your eyes open, and take your shots carefully. You never know what might be waiting around the next corner.
Grab your paintball gun, venture into the unknown, keep your aim sharp, and expect at least a little chaos along the way.
And whatever you do… try not to get lost.
Enter if you dare but remember: The Void doesn’t give directions.
Enter. Aim. Shoot. SCREAM!
🧟 October 22: Zombie Tag – OUTBREAK!
Thursday, October 22, 2026
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
Location: Kore Lounge
Host: _Synergy
Co-Hosts: L0AF and tttayttay2
WARNING: A CONTAGIOUS OUTBREAK HAS HIT THERE!
Grab your crew and your paintball guns because this time, you’re going to need teamwork!
During Outbreak, players will work together to find contagious targets and shoot them into their proper containment goals before the outbreak spreads.
Find your targets. Shoot them into the goal. Contain the outbreak. And expect plenty of teamwork and chaos while you’re doing it!
LOCK. LOAD. CONTAIN THE OUTBREAK!
👻 October 29: Haunted House Shooting Gallery
Thursday, October 29, 2026
7:00 PM Pacific / 10:00 PM Eastern
Location: Mahaloween
Host: tttayttay2
Co-Hosts: _Synergy and L0AF
This is the final stop on the Chooms’ October road of paintball fun, so throw on your Halloween costume, round up your friends, and get ready to be spooked! Things get extra creepy on October 29th when the Chooms take the action to Mahaloween, There’s special Halloween-themed Neighborhood!
Welcome to the Haunted House Shooting Gallery, where the ghosts aren’t the only things going BOO!
Grab your paintball gun and enter if you dare. Make your way through the haunted house, keep your eyes peeled for creepy targets, and prove you’ve got both the aim and the nerves to survive the night.
Hunt down spooky targets, take your best shots, brave the haunted house, and prepare yourself for scares, surprises, and plenty of chaos.
There’s just one little problem…
You might want to make sure the ghosts haven’t locked the door behind you.
🎃 Costumes, Paintball & Halloween Fun All Month Long!
The Chooms kick things off with Superheroes on October 1st and keep the paintball fun going straight through to Halloween!
Members are encouraged to dress up throughout the entire month of October, whether you’re joining the heroes and villains during Superhero Week, exploring the Void, braving a haunted house in Mahaloween, or trying to contain a zombie outbreak. Check out the costumes available for sale in the Auctions.
And don’t forget: all five of these special events happen during FREE Paintball Thursdays, giving members 11 hours of unlimited FREE paintball ammo every Thursday to practice their aim, play with friends, and enjoy even more paintball fun before and after the Chooms events.
Five Thursdays. Five games. One epic October of paintball!
Suit up. Grab your paintball gun. Bring your chooms.
We’ll see you There!
Thanks to Thereian Community member, BR34D for the use of images in this article.
Men’s Halloween Costumes
Get ready to haunt the virtual world of There.com with spooktacular Halloween costumes for men. Looking to level up your avatar’s style this Halloween season? With our wide range of spooky and scary costumes, you can finally be the creature of your darkest dreams. Whether you’re aiming for a classic vampire, a menacing werewolf or a terrifying ghost, we’ve got you covered! Upgrade your avatar’s costume game and be the center of attention at all the Halloween festivities. Shop men’s Halloween costumes in the Auctions.
Halloween in There.com is a time of community, celebration and competition. Stand out from the crowd with an avatar that’ll leave everyone spellbound. Join in on the virtual Halloween parties, costume contests and events to show off your hauntingly awesome costume.
Women’s Halloween Costumes
Halloween is all about self-expression in the virtual world There.com. Costumes let you embody the character you’ve always wanted to be! Are you ready to make this Halloween unforgettable? Step into a world of magic and mystery with our captivating women’s Halloween costumes. From classic and elegant to wild and wicked, our Designers have created costumes to suit every taste. Choose from an array of characters, from classic witches and magical fairies to iconic movie characters and creatures of the night. Shop women’s Halloween costumes in the Auctions.
Build Your Own Virtual Haunted House in There.com
Creating a virtual haunted house in There.com can be a fun and spooky way to get into the Halloween spirit or just create a unique themed space for socializing. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to build your own haunted house in the game.
Step 1: Choose Your Location
The first step in building a haunted house is selecting the perfect plot of land. There.com offers a variety of terrains and environments that can serve as the eerie backdrop for your haunted mansion or creepy cabin. Build your own PortaZone in a remote area or join a Neighborhood or ThereHouse community and live amongst friends. Remote islands off the coast of Comet or Aurora can give off a sense of isolation and mystery. The barren landscape of the desert in Sirocco add a desolate and eerie vibe. The dense trees and overgrown foliage in Cangrejo can enhance the spooky atmosphere. The dark and mysterious land of Tabu is home to Mahalloween Town a friendly themed Neighborhood that is accepting new spooky tenants.
One of the best parts of having neighbors nearby when building your haunted house in There.com during Halloween is the added sense of community and fun it brings. Building near neighbors makes trick-or-treating extra special and enjoyable. When you’re surrounded by other players who are also in the Halloween spirit, it creates an immersive and festive atmosphere. Everyone can contribute their own spooky decorations, which transforms the entire neighborhood into a Halloween wonderland. Neighbors can sync up their haunted house themes, creating spooky streets filled with haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and ghostly forests.
Step 2: Plan Your Design
Decide on the style of your haunted house before you start placing items. Do you want a classic Victorian-style haunted mansion, a decaying forest cabin, a spooky graveyard or an abandoned hotel? Search the Halloween Auctions for inspiration and find the perfect dwelling to decorate.
Ghostly Graveyard: To take your outdoor haunted space in There.com to the next level, adding gravestones, crypts, and skeletal trees can transform your virtual yard into a chilling, spooky graveyard. These eerie elements will immerse visitors in a haunted atmosphere from the moment they step onto your property. Use different shapes and sizes for your gravestones to make the space feel authentic. Add weathered, cracked stones for an older, abandoned look.
Haunted House: Building a two-story haunted mansion in There.com is a great way to evoke the eerie, mysterious atmosphere of classic haunted houses. With intricate details and clever use of space, you can create a multi-level dwelling that feels imposing and filled with ghostly secrets.
Creepy Cabin: Building a creepy cabin in There.com is the perfect way to create a spooky, abandoned atmosphere with a rustic charm. A simple, worn-down structure with broken windows and a crooked roof can capture the essence of an eerie, forgotten place.
Abandoned Buildings: Taking your Halloween-themed builds in There.com to the next level by creating abandoned hotels, medical centers, and immersive vortex tunnels will give visitors an unforgettable and chilling experience. Each structure can be filled with eerie details, unexpected surprises, and creepy atmospheres that set a dark, haunted tone.
Step 3: Get Indoor and Outdoor Building Items
In There.com, you’ll need to gather various objects to bring your haunted house to life. Shop the Halloween Auctions for the latest spooky decorations and furniture created by our talented Designers. Think about each element needed to bring your indoor and outdoor space together to give your visitors goosebumps and provide that haunted house experience.
Outdoor Decorations: Outdoor decorations are crucial for setting the spooky scene around your haunted house. By strategically placing tombstones, pumpkins, ghostly figures, witches and more, you can create a creepy atmosphere that instantly puts visitors in a haunted mood.
Fog and Mist: Adding a rolling fog around the cabin, especially near the porch and under the windows, can give the scene a supernatural feel, like the cabin itself is hidden away. Utilize fog and mist to make certain areas look shrouded in mystery, like graveyards or the entrance to the house.
Dark Forest or Swamp: Place the cabin deep in a dense, dark forest or near a swamp. This adds to the isolation and makes it feel like something dangerous might be lurking just beyond the trees.
Pumpkin Patch: Building your own virtual pumpkin patch in There.com is a great way to bring a festive atmosphere to your space. Whether you want a cozy farm-like setting or a spooky, haunted pumpkin patch for Halloween, the flexibility of decorations available in the Auctions allows for endless creative possibilities.
Lighting: Use dim, flickering lights, candles, and lanterns to create an eerie ambiance. Some players even use Insta-Lites from Shop Central, like green, purple, red or orange to add a supernatural effect.
Unsettling Sounds: Shop the Sound Systems in Shop Central to add some spooky music to your ambiance. Tune into Mahalo Radio Haunted Hits for your favorite Halloween songs.
Furniture: To amplify the haunted atmosphere in your spooky build, using the right furniture is essential. Tattered and antique pieces evoke an eerie, unsettling vibe, making the space feel like it has been long abandoned. Look for gothic furniture, rocking chairs, or antique furnishings to enhance the haunted vibe.
Step 4: Add the Spooky Details
It’s all in the details! Adding a few unsettling touches can make your haunted house truly immersive. The fine details are what bring a haunted house or any spooky environment to life, creating a truly terrifying experience. When building in There.com, these small, unsettling touches will make your visitors feel as if they’ve stepped into a haunted world. Below you’ll find some specific details you can add to make your haunted house unforgettable.
Creepy Dolls or Clowns: Place old, creepy dolls or toys around the cabin, as if they were left behind by a long-gone family. Dolls with cracked faces or missing eyes will add a spooky touch.
Scary Figures: Place ghosts, skeletons, witches, and ghouls throughout your house. You can find interactive items in the Halloween Auctions that will pop-out when motion is detected to add to the spooky ambiance.
Rats or Crows: You can add small animals like rats scurrying through the corners or crows sitting on the roof. These animals create the impression that nature has started to take over.
Step 5: Host a Haunted Event
Once your haunted house is complete, consider hosting an event for other Thereians to explore your creepy creation.
- Haunted House Tours: Guide friends or other players through your spooky creation. You can add stories or spooky lore to each room.
- Costume Parties: Invite people to wear their scariest or funniest costumes while exploring your haunted space.
- Scavenger Hunts: Hide objects or clues around your haunted house and challenge visitors to find them with a fun quest.
Step 6: Take Photos and Share
Once your haunted house is up and running, take photos or videos and share them with the There.com community or on social media. Show off your creativity, and maybe even inspire others to build their own haunted house! Follow There.com on Facebook and tag us in your photos so we can share them to our page. Happy Halloween and join us in There.com for 31 days of Festival of Frights!
Spend Your Autumn Nights at Festival of Frights
Get ready to dive into 31 days of spine-tingling, spooky fun this Halloween season in the virtual world of There.com! The Festival of Frights is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever, packed with eerie entertainment, haunted adventures, and costume parties that will make this an unforgettable October.
Event Hosts are bringing you a full month of ghostly delights! From haunted house tours and trick-or-treating to creepy quests and costume contests, there’s something for every virtual ghoul and goblin. Don’t forget to check out the activities page for a complete list of events like BINGO, gin, spades, trivia, and DJ dance parties to keep you moving under the full moon.
Whether you’re summoning your friends for a spooky night of virtual gaming or exploring the haunted corners of There.com, the Festival of Frights promises thrills and chills for everyone. So, throw on your best costume, light your jack-o’-lantern, and sign up today! Search the keyword HALLOWEEN on the Activities page for Festival of Frights events.
Mahalloween Town
Are you ready for a virtual adventure like no other this Halloween season? Prepare to be thrilled, chilled, and scared out of your mind as you enter the spine-tingling realm of There.com‘s haunted neighborhood, Mahalloween Town. Tucked away in in the darkest corner of There, the Halloween community is inhabited by over twenty spooky and creative Thereians. They have all poured their blood, sweat and tears into building the scariest, most haunted and eeriest place in the virtual world There.
Venture into the community of terrifyingly detailed haunted houses, each with its own dark secrets waiting to be uncovered. Can you brave the cobweb-covered corridors and unlock the mysteries within?
Brace yourself as you step into the dark and mysterious forest, where witches, secrets, and untold wonders await your discovery. Navigate your way through the mystical sanctuaries, filled with bubbling cauldrons, spellbinding relics, and secrets waiting to be unraveled. Witness the ancient rituals and mystical spells of the resident witches, as they conjure up potions, brews and enchantments. Who knows what magical surprises await you?
Wander through eerie graveyards that come alive at night. The restless spirits, haunted tombstones and foggy pathways create an atmosphere you won’t soon forget. Everywhere you turn is cloaked in mist and mystery. You’ll never know what awaits you around the corner in the Mahalloween Town cemetery. Will you encounter friendly ghosts or disgruntled poltergeists?
Stroll through the rows of plump, picture-perfect pumpkins at the town pumpkin patch. As you walk through the fields, beware of creatures of the night hiding in the shadows. After you’ve picked the perfect pumpkin, gather with your friends at the picnic tables to bask in the warm glow of the flickering jack-o-lanterns.
Mahalloween Town comes to life both during the day and night under the darkness of Tabu. This virtual Halloween experience is available for a limited time only so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to get into the spirit of the season at There.com’s most haunted neighborhood. Join your friends for a virtual Halloween adventure that you won’t find anywhere else.
Team up with friends, both old and new, to navigate the dark and mysterious terrain. Share the excitement, scares, and laughter as you experience Mahlloween Town together. Make sure to tour every spooky spot in the hood for the full Halloween experience.
Designer Showcase – Costume Props
Are you ready to unleash your inner ghost, ghoul or goblin? Up your game with our wide collection of props to transform into your wildest Halloween costume. Our Designers have created an extensive collection of masks, wings, hats, animal costumes and more to choose from. Whether you want to be a magical creature, cuddly critter or superhero, we’ve got your covered with an incredible selection of props. Shop the Auctions for Halloween props to add the final touches on your costume.
This Halloween, unleash your inner monster and let your creativity run wild in There.com! Grab your favorite props and become a part of the most incredible Halloween celebration in the virtual universe. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just looking for some spooky fun, There.com has something for everyone.
Haunted House Halloween Showcase
Celebrate Halloween in the virtual world There.com and build your very own haunted house, pumpkin patch or creepy cemetery. Let your imagination run wild and create a spooky spot for all of your friends to haunt during the month of October.
Our Designers have created a plethora of ghosts, goblins, witches and things that go bump in the night that you can decorate your haunted house with. Shop the Auctions for different styles of spooky, scary and cute Halloween decorations.
Women’s Halloween Costumes
So many Halloween parties, so little time to find a costume! Shop the Auctions for women’s costumes to wear in the virtual world There.com. Dress up as a clown, superhero, witch, princess and more! Choose from a wide selection of costumes, masks and prop accessories in the Auctions.
Men’s Halloween Costumes
Celebrate Halloween in the virtual world There.com! Shop for men’s costumes in the Auctions. There’s a wide selection of masks, costumes and prop accessories to choose from.
