Of course, everyone knows such a popular and inexpensive children's toy as a water gun. But not everyone knows that there are different types of pistols: ordinary with a built-in reservoir for liquids, a pistol with an additional (removable) reservoir for water, a water cannon (pump), and a water sword.
Children love to play in and with water, at home and outdoors. A water weapon opens up a wide space for all kinds of entertaining and developing games. And it turns out, if you turn on the fantasy, using ordinary pistols you can spend an unusual time. And this applies not only to children, but also to adults!
What is a water weapon?
A riot of colors, a variety of forms makes the eyes scatter in different directions at the sight of an assortment of water weapons.
Now on the shelves of shops you can see not only pistols with one jet, but also with two! A wide selection allows you to purchase water pistols for both adults and children. Such options will differ only in size. An adult weapon is much larger than a child’s one, because it’s hard for a child to run with a gun filled with water for more than 1.5-2 liters.
You can even find "glamorous" girl pistols of pink shades. Such definitely will please naughty girls.
For the smallest fighters, manufacturers of water children's pistols produce sets that come with masks of animals and various superheroes from cartoons and films.
Those who like to play police will certainly enjoy water pistols, like real-looking ones. Such a weapon is very similar to real, and at first glance it does not seem toy at all.
Water pistols with a backpack deserve special attention. The backpack is a small plastic canister that is attached to the child’s back with straps - just like a regular backpack. Water is poured there and, due to this, the water battle can last much longer.
Water guns or pumps have also become popular. Indeed, they are capable of shooting very far. These water cannons can reach the target at a distance of 10-15 meters.
Water swords appeared on the market relatively recently and have already managed to win the love of all the boys and uncles too. Foamed polymer swords are quite soft, it is difficult to do serious harm to their health. They are filled with water and can fire water volleys. In addition, they can be fought like real swords. The sword itself becomes wet from the water and leaves wet marks on the clothes.
You can even find a water weapon in the form of a fire extinguisher. But such a toy will have to be searched, because it is a rarity.
Where can I play with water weapons?
Rarely, what kind of mother will allow children to frolic in an apartment with water pistols. Often a compromise can be achieved on the condition that water fights take place in the bathroom, but even then mom risks knowing all the delights of a "too wet" cleaning.
So that mothers do not have to wipe the water from all conceivable and inconceivable surfaces, it is better to play with water weapons outside the house. Namely:
- on the balcony;
- in the courtyard of a private house;
- on a walk;
- on the beach;
- on a river, lake, sea;
- in the garden, kitchen garden, in the country.
Where and by whom is water weapon used?
Water pistols and other attributes are actively used by educators and counselors in children's sports summer camps, on exercises, in fun starts and competitions. In the southern resorts, animators and presenters also conduct various games, competitions, and entertainment programs with water weapons. During summer camping trips, organizers often resort to using water pistols and cannons as entertainment.
Entertaining water games
Competition:
Who will shoot farthest. You can shoot both in water and on land.
Who will hit the target. Shoot down a target with a jet of water or just shoot accurately.
Of course, war games, battles, battles using water pistols.
Educational water games
Draw or draw a contour on the asphalt with a jet of water from a gun.
Try to write or draw something on the ground or fence, on the wall of the house with a water jet.
Try to fill an empty container with water using a water weapon.
Dry wars - what is it?
In early 2007, a new game overflowed the country - Dry Wars. They played mainly in large cities. People of a certain age (over 18 years old) went through simple registration, paid a nominal fee (about 200 rubles) and received an order. They became "killers" - they tracked down the victim, guarded them and, at the most unexpected moment, soaked them! No, no, they didn’t kill, but soaked with water from a water pistol! “Killers” got the opportunity to feel in their own skin what it feels like to be a hired killer, to chase a victim.
For some, this was the fulfillment of a childhood dream - many in childhood dreamed of becoming a supervillain or a superhero, trying on the role of a beloved hero. For some, this became a kind of discharge, because the emotions experienced in such a war are genuine, unforgettable, bright, sharp! But the most interesting thing is that they could also kill the killer, and the participants of the game everywhere carried a pistol loaded with water and could defend themselves in the event of an attack.
Such a rhythm of life, when all the strangers seem suspicious, when the participant expects an attack every day, heals nerves, aggravates feelings. Thus, the "dry war" allows the body to produce adrenaline, which is so lacking in humans.
When acquiring water weapons, parents not only provide the child with another toy, but also motivate him to active and outdoor games in the fresh air. Water weapons are a great toy that allows parents and children to spend time together without inventing difficult games.