Abstract: A paint ball is disclosed having a gelatin capsule which defines a closed interior chamber. A fill material is contained within the interior chamber and this fill material contains 1%-65% polyethylene glycol, 25%-45% starch, up to 0.5% dye and the balance water. Additionally, the capsule material contains 9%-17% sorbitol, 35%-45% gelatin, 10%-20% glycerine, up to 10% starch, up to 0.5% color and the balance water.