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# Bioluminescence Water Guns
The SplashLight Makes Water Glow as it's Fired at Opponents

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-12 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-guns
References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/entertainment/sporting-goods/splashlight-bioluminescent-water-blaster.asp) & [biotoy](https://www.biotoy.com/en/shop-biotoy/)

The SplashLight water guns are a fun yet safe way for kids or kids-at-heart to partake in a water fight once the sun has gone down. Working with ReLume protein solution, the SplashLight enables the water fired out of the gun to have a [bioluminescent aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5hour-energy-glow-motion) with every shot. The water will continue to glow for several minutes after being fired, so players will always know who has been shot or targeted the most.

The SplashLight water guns works with the ReLume protein solution that is loaded into the unit. The solution is kept separate from the water until fired where upon it will produce a glowing eerie liquid that'll [glow in the dark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-lasso) during after dark water fights.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Bioluminescent Water Toys:** The use of bioluminescent technology in water toys opens up opportunities for unique nighttime water play experiences.
- **Glow-in-the-dark Water Entertainment:** The development of water guns that shoot glowing water provides a new form of entertainment for evening events or parties.
- **Interactive Illuminated Water Games:** Interactive water gun games using bioluminescent effects offer an engaging and visually captivating experience for players.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Toy Manufacturing Industry:** Toy manufacturers can explore integrating bioluminescent technology into their water toys to create innovative and exciting products for children and adults alike.
- **Event Planning and Entertainment Industry:** Event planners and entertainment companies can incorporate glow-in-the-dark water guns as a unique offering for nighttime events or parties, providing a memorable and engaging experience for attendees.
- **Outdoor Leisure and Recreation Industry:** Companies in the outdoor leisure and recreation industry can introduce interactive illuminated water gun games to enhance water-based activities and attract customers seeking novel experiences.

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