Enjoy the summer! A roundup of water gun games
When you play by the river, the sea, or at a pool, what do you usually do?Of course, it’s fun to change into a swimsuit, jump right in, and swim around, but having a few simple toys gives you even more to do—and makes it even more fun.So in this article, we’ll introduce games you can play with water guns!Some of them are perfect for enjoying with little kids in your own backyard.On hot summer days, stock up on water guns and have a lively time playing together with family and friends!
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Enjoy the Summer! Water Gun Play Roundup (11–20)
The game where you lose if you close your eyes
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When something flies toward your face, you instinctively sense danger and brace yourself by closing your eyes or shrinking your body, right? This is a game that tests how much you can resist those instinctive, danger-avoiding reactions.
You hold up a transparent board so that your face won’t get wet, and at a signal, water is squirted at the board with a water gun.
Even knowing it won’t hit your face, you can’t help reacting to the water rushing toward you, so the key might be how much you can suppress your reflexes and keep your eyes steady under pressure.
PET bottle water gun
If you’re looking to add a little something new to water play at daycare or kindergarten pools, this “plastic bottle water blaster” is a great pick.
All you need are a plastic bottle and a straw, so it’s very low-cost.
It’s easy to make: punch a hole in the bottle cap just big enough for the straw, then insert the straw.
Fill the bottle with water and squeeze—water shoots out.
Decorate each bottle with permanent markers—drawing time is fun, too.
It’s a reusable water blaster, so it’s eco-friendly as well!
Shootout showdown
Instead of small squirt guns, water guns that use air pressure to shoot water are popular.
Large toy stores in the suburbs have a variety of water guns lined up.
The basic principle is the same for high-pressure washers and PET bottle rockets, too.
A head-to-head “shootout” with a water gun that can send water far is sure to get everyone excited! If you’re going to get soaked anyway, you might as well play in swimsuits at the beach or pool.
Just be careful not to get carried away and bother the people around you.
barehand water gun
There’s even a theory that the roots of toy water guns trace back to practical fire extinguishers.
Come to think of it, those big water guns do seem like they could serve as extinguishers.
Speaking of shooting water, many of you have probably played with a hand-made “water gun” in the bath or pool.
You press your hands together, leaving a small gap at the thumbs.
By squeezing your hands, you can shoot water out through that gap.
One of the joys of summer is, of course, the pool.
It’s great fun to challenge your friends at the poolside to see how far you can shoot water with this bare-handed water gun!
SUP water gun
SUP is an activity where you stand on a board floating on the water and have fun.
You can freely enjoy activities like fishing or yoga.
So why not try playing with water guns too? Even simple steps like refilling and shooting water might be surprisingly tricky while standing on the board.
Heading offshore with friends and having a water-gun battle on the water could get pretty intense! Just be sure to wear a life jacket to avoid danger, and take plenty of care to prevent injuries.
Playing Splatoon
What comes to mind when you hear Sigourney, Bizen, and Miura? If you hear Inkling and Judd, you’ll probably go, “Oh, it’s Splatoon!” The video game Splatoon is a worldwide hit.
It’s had a big influence on the renewed popularity of water-gun play, too.
You can go all-in blasting away as your favorite game character, or lie in wait and snipe from a hidden spot—either way, it makes for the most fun pretend play! Kids and adults alike, come join in!
Enjoy the Summer! Water Gun Play Roundup (21–30)
Making a PVC water gun
If you’re looking for a craft or independent project for summer vacation, we recommend this “PVC pipe water gun.” “PVC pipe” means rigid polyvinyl chloride—the gray water pipes you’d recognize at a glance.
This PVC pipe water gun is quite popular, and lots of tutorials on how to make it have been uploaded online and on video sites.
The basic idea is the same as a traditional bamboo water gun, and you can get PVC pipes at home improvement stores, so it’s not too hard to get started.
From creative decorations to maximizing range, the rest is up to your ingenuity.
We can’t wait to see your fun PVC pipe water guns!