This fun becomes marvellous when it comes to play with gel blasters. These are also known as gel ball blasters, soft gel guns, gel shooter, gel marker, hydro marker, hydro blaster, water bead blaster or gelsoft, which are a new type of tactical toy that is gaining popularity worldwide. These colourful blasters use water-absorbent polymer balls as ammo instead of plastic bullets or paintballs. This innovative ammo type makes gel blasters an exciting, safe option for outdoor nerf-style play. But are gel blasters just a fad, or are they here to stay as a new form of competitive shooting sport? Let's take a look at the science behind gel blaster ammo and the pros and cons of this chemistry-inspired toy.