36 Awesome Fun Toys that Teen Boys Will Love

Are you looking for a fun toy or gift for a teenage boy? Here are 20 amazing toy ideas to help you find the perfect gift. 
It's not actually too hard to find the perfect toy. Teenage boys are not much different to the average adult. Look for toys that you would find fun and would enjoy having a go at and you'll probably find the teen boy you know will probably think the same. 

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Lightning Reaction Reload - Shocking Game

Teen boys will love this fun game.

Press the button in the middle to start the game. The button is red and the start and the music plays. As soon as they light turns green, you press the button on your trigger as quickly as you can. The slowest person gets a shock. For the shock adverse, you can choose the intensity from 1 to 4. 

Don't be tempted to press the trigger early or you will get a shock before!
There's lots of suspense waiting for the light to change as you hold the trigger. It's fun, quick and teens love to play with family or friends.

Magnetic Dart Board

This is such a fun game for people of all ages. 

It's a magnetic dart board so you can enjoy the game of darts without having to worry about damaged walls or others getting hurt. 

It's great for teen boys to have in the bedroom and have a quick game of darts with friend's who come around. Everybody will want to have a go. 

It's also great for a family games night. The dartboard has a hook on back to hang wherever you want to play.​

Also Consider: 
Other indoor games such as fussball or card games like a poker set. ​

Lego Architecture

Lego Architecture

If he's a lego fan, there are some fantastic lego sets for teen boys and adults too. 

One lego series to consider is the lego architecture sets which are designed for people age 12 and above 

They are more challenging to build than other set sand they look great to display when completed.
There are lego architecture sets for many landmarks around the world including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Whitehous and the Capitol building which is featured.

The set replicates the Capitol's neoclassical facade, dome, colonnades, north and south wings, steps and lawns, remove the dome to access the rotunda, featuring columns, 8 statue elements and a tiled floor.

There are 1032 pieces in total so it's quite a challenging but fulfilling project.
The set also includes a booklet with facts about the building, its construction and its history
Also Consider
Other lego kits. There are some great Star Wars kits that adults and teenagers will love such as the Millenium Falcon lego set. They make fantastic collector items. 

Mini Basketball Hoop

SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop with Ball

This mini basketball hoop fits over a teen boys bedroom door and you can start to shoot hoops straightaway. It could also be used in a dorm room, on a study or wherever you like. 
When you fix it to the door, it has foam padding on the backboard and brackets to minimize impact on the door too. 
It's great fun and a stress relieving exercise as well. Have a break from homework or shoot a few hoops when your friend's come around. 
It's a particularly good gift for the basketball freak in your family

Also Consider: 
SKLZ Basketball Training System - 3-in-1 Essentials Kit
SKLZ Rapid Fire - Basketball Ball Return Trainer

Robotic Arm 

This robotic arm is great for the teen boy who likes gadgets and to see how they work. If he likes to make, fix, create, this could be for him. If he also likes robotics, this is also for him. 
First of all, build the arm and put it together. Then have fun giving it commands and watch them carry them out. 

Once built, move the arm around, up, down and also grab an object that weighs less than 100g

You can command it to do all kinds of things. Lots of fu

Also Consider: 
​​OWI-536 All Terrain 3-in-1 RC Robot Kit 
OWI 14-in-1 Solar Robot
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If he likes constructing consider some of the great lego kits for teeangers and adults such as the lego architecture series featured above. Or if he would be interested in constructing an engine and seeing how it's put together there's a build your own engine kit featured below. 

Estes Rascal/HiJinks Launch Set

This is a good set for novice model rocket launchers.

It contains 2 rockets which can soar to heights of up to 1,200 feet. The  set also includes an Estes launch pad and launch controller. All that's needed is buy some wadding and rocket motors and you are set to go. The Estes model rocket engines required are availalbe to buy separately. 

After launch they are easily recovered with their colorful and fully assembled parachutes. 

The rockets have a streamlined shape and colorful graphics. 
Also Consider:  
Stomp rocket kits - stomp on the launch pad at the bottom of the rocket to see how high you can shoot it in the air. 
Rocket balloons with a pump

Gravity Maze

This is a puzzle game for all ages (kids and adults). It's quite a simple concept.  It's a marble game with towers. There are 60 cards with different challenges to complete (beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert). The towers in the game can be arranged in a variety of structures but, for each challenge, you'll have to to build a path that will carry your marble to its target.

I can see it could be quite addictive once started until you complete all the challenges. 

It's great for firing the brain and problem solving and spatial reasoning. Hopefully it's one that will get teens off their ipads and tablets too. 
Also Consider: 
Puzzles such as the Rubix Cube and creativity tools such as the Ball of Whacks.

Lego Mindstorms

The Lego Mindstorms robot is a multifacted toy which can be controlled and commanded in many ways. There is also a massive lego mindstorms online community where you can download bonus building instructions and share ideas. 

The box comes with the instructions for building five robots.

The first challenge is to build the robot of your choice.

Once built you can command the robot walk, talk, think, do a series of missions or anything you can imagine. There are various other ways you can control your robot. You can use the enclosed remote control, the infared system, onbrick programming or download the free app and command your robot using your smart device. Lego Mindstorms EV3 31313 

There's lots of fun and lots of ways to work with these model. Very educational and tons of fun. 
Also Consider
Other super fun electronics, programming and inventor kits. ​

Build Your Own V8 Engine

If he likes to take things apart and build them up again or he has an interest in cars and how engines work, he will probably love the Build Your Own V* Engine kit. 

The  kit allows you to discover how an engine works by constructing a fully working model.

It features an electric motor with illuminating spark plugs and ignition sound. The instructions include step-by-step diagrams for assembly of the 100+ parts.
It's a fantastic kit and a great learning tool too. 
Also Consider: 
There are other build your engine kits available.. If he likes to know how cars works, there are plenty of books that deal with this topic. He may like to tinker and build other things so electronics, programming and invention kits may be other things he likes. ​

Shootout Basketball Arcade Game

This is the perfect gift for any basketball player or those who just want to have a go. 

It's an arcade game suitable to play at home or in a games room. 

It folds up when not in use so it's compact and space saving. 

You can practise shooting and experience your own arcade-like basketball challenge game with an authentic game clock, scoring system, and buzzer

Spikeball Set

This is a another fun game for teens and here's betting most adults and older kids will want a go too.

It can be played indoors, outdoors, in the backyard, camping, on campus or at the beach. 

It's simple. The net is placed at ankle level between a pair of two-player teams. You smack the palm-sized ball down on the net so it ricochets up at your opponents. They have up to three hits between them (just like volleyball) to control it and bounce it back to you. When they miss, you score. First team to 21 wins.
It's played solo but it's a great toy to take in turns to see who can get the highest score. 
It's a lot of fun, and is portable and easy to set up wherever you want. 
Great for athletic types and keeping fit. Also fantastic for improving hand and eye co-ordination which is useful for other sports. ​

​Electric Scooter

An electric scooter is awesome fun teens and  there are reviews of older teens and even adults using them too. 


The weight limit is 220 pounds. 

It features a larger deck, frame and tires for teens and adult riders. The E325 is one of Razor’s fastest electric scooters, traveling up to 15 miles-per-hour. It has up to 45 minutes continuous use per charge 

It also has extra wide pneumatic tires for extra comfort and control. 
Fantastic for getting from a to b or just having fun.

Air Zooka

If you're looking for a toy that's for pure fun and hilariy, check ou the air zooka gun. 
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It is a unique hand-held device that blows a harmless "ball of air" towards any object or person.

It's the perfect device for playing some harmless practical jokes. It shoots air a long way too. 

Have some target practice and see if you can knock of some paper cups. Or take aim at your friends during a lively game of Air Tag

The other great thing about it is no electricity or batteries are required. 
Also Consider: Nerf guns or a lazer tag set. 

​Anki Overdrive

The last couple of years has seen the rise of smart phone and tablet controlled toys, where a smart phone, tablet or other device can be used to control robots and cars.
One of the best smart phone controlled toys which makes a great gift for a teen boy is the Anki Overdrive.

To play you will need a smart phone or tablet that is compatible with Anki Overdrive.
Download the free app, roll out the track and you can battle against other family and friends on the race track. 
Each racer will need a device to control the car. 
The track featured comes with 2 cars but there is the option of expansion track and more cars too. 
What a cool toy to race with family and friends! 

Also Consider:
Sphero BB-8 App Enabled Droid
Ollie for Android and iOS
Check all these and more smart phone controlled toys.

Infrared Laser Tag Blasters and Vests

 Turn your home or backyard into a laser tag arena with the ArmoGear laser tag blaster set, the most advanced set of laser tag blasters out there

Featuring high-tech target vests, a patented stealth mode, and immersive gameplay, this interactive family game delivers a real arcade experience in your own home.

This is the game that has no age limits – so go ahead and treat family or friends to a smashing laser tag tournament! These revolutionary laser blasters and target vests boast a flawless performance both inside and outdoors within a wide 150 ft. range. Will you battle in broad daylight or under the cover of dark?

Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit 

If you have a teenager who's interested in coding, electronics gaming and Star Wars he will probably love the Droid Inventor Kit. 

The kit comes with everything needed to create and control your own Droid. 

The first stage builds their confidence with step-by-step, in-app instructions to build the Droid. Then they can challenge themselves to level-up their inventor skills by building new custom Droids.

There's a droid inventor app where kids can use their smartphone to teach the Droid skills such as head spins. Then they can sent it on different Star Wars missions. 
In summary this is an awesome toy with lots of learning and lots of interesting activities. Teens will have fun exploring the possibilities this toy presents.  
​Also Consider: 
Other coding and stem toys like the Sphero SPRK+ STEAM,  an educational robot toy. 

Bear Archery Titan Bow

Beginner bow set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass arrows and target

Set also includes finger tab, armguard, and arrow quiver

Recommended age range for children is 12 years old and up

Features 20-29 lb. draw weight and 22- to 28-inch draw length range

60-inch long ambidextrous bow features durable composite limbs

Game - Settlers of Catan 

Catan 5th Edition

There are lots of board games I could've picked for this list which are fun for teens. Party games such as Apple to Apples are a good choice. If you are buying a game for a teenager who's 18 or 19 check out Cards Of Humanity (it's not for the easily offended and is for adults only). 
My pick is a strategy game - The Settlers of Catan. It's an award winning game where players collect resources and use them to build roads, settlements and cities on their way to victory. The board itself is variable, making each game a little different from the next. Each game of around 3 or 4 players will last for approximately to 90 minutes.

Also consider: some more board games for teen boys (includes ideas of strategy games similar to Catan, puzzle games, co-operative games and fun, party game ideas). 

Ripstik Caster Board

Ripstik Caster Board

This looks lots of fun! Ripstik Caster Board is a mixture between a skateboard and a snowboard. So if he likes to hit the skate parks (or he would like to) and would be open to trying something different it makes a fab gift.

It's also great for using anywhere outdoors on a smooth surface (around college campus or driveways for exmple). It's also great for getting teens out and away from the games console.
​It might take a bit of learning to use but this is all part of the fun! It's also great for helping co-ordination and athletic types too.]

Different colors are available.

Also Consider:
Skateboard
Self Balancing Board (Hoverboard).
Mountain bike
Check out more outdoor toys for teen boys. 

RC Quadcopter With Camera

This is a remote control quadcopter that features a  camera . so you can stream live video with your iPhone or Android phone device as you fly. 

It has some great features including: 

Powerful air pressure altitude hold function allow you to release the throttle stick and the drone will keep hover at it's current height.

A built-in barometer with altitude hold function provides stable flight
Control the drone with a smart phone app to activate multiple functions such as gravity sensor mode which allows the user to control the flight by holding and moving the smart phone accordingly.

Uno Dare

If you're counting, you'll realise this is the 21st toy in the list which has been expanded to add more entries. 

Uno Dare is a twist on the normal game of Uno. Instead of taking 2 cards, players have the option of performing a hilarious dare.

It's super fun and is great for all ages from kids, to teens to adults. 

Also consider - the normal version of Uno is also super fun. There are lots of other card games that teens will enjoy playing such as Phase 10. 

Djubi Classic 

The djubi classic can sling up to 125 feet. "It's freaking awesome" is how one teenager described it. 

It's a launch and catch toy, so perfect to play during the summer months. 

Aim your shot by pointing the racquet towards your target, pull back and release. 

Catch by positioning your net in front of the incoming ball. The deep net easily traps the ball and makes catching a snap. 

Oculus Quest All In One Gaming Headset

A wireless virtual reality experience. It's all in one, no PC or wires required.

This is a really good set. You will need to set it up with the Oculus mobile app but then you can explore the VR from wherever you are. 

Sensors inside the headset precisely track your movements and instantly translate them into VR, while helping you steer clear of nearby objects
Games cost around $10 to $30 to buy and play . 

Monopoly Fortnite

If you have a teenager who loves fortnite and could do with some time away from the video screen, Monopoly fortnite could just tempt him to play. 

This version of monopoly is not about what the players own but how long they can survive!

2 to 7 players claim locations, battle their opponents, and avoid the Storm to survive; the last player standing wins

4M Water Rocket

The 4M Water rocket kit is a blast for all ages from kids to teens to adults. 

The rocket shoots impressively high. It uses the power of water to shoot the rocket up to 90 feet in the air. 

It's best to launch it in open space such as a park or a field. It's bound to attract the attention of other adults and kids who will want to see how it works and have a go!

Hoverboard

Hoverboards are super fun!

Reviewers report the hoverboard featured is easy to balance on and fun to use.

As an added bonus there is a built in wireless speaker which can connect via bluetooth to your device so teens can listen to music as they go. 

The maximum weight limit is 260lbs, so adults will be queuing up to have a go on this as well! 

WowWee Robotic Enhanced Vehicles

The Rev cars are a huge hit with young teenage boys and is a toy controlled by their smart phone. 

The set includes two cars.

Pick the one you want to control and use your smart phone to do just that. 

You can play in single play mode and AI controls the other car. You can battle a range of A.I. characters who can think and move for themselves 
Or use in multiplayer mode where you can battle against your friends. ​

Remote Control Fart Machine

Sometimes you can spend $100s of dollars on toys and gifts and the one that is a hit is the inexpensive remote control fart machine!

Let's face it, teen boys find farts funny. This remote control machine can let them play pranks on their unsuspecting friends and family members. 

There are 15 different sounds to choose from. Much hilarity to be had bay all. 

4M Tin Can Robot

This is a kit suitable for kids, teens and adults. 

Take a use soda can and then use the kit to either build a silly robot or a motorized monster. 

The finished product can move too so can be played with after the building has been completed. 

SKLZ Reaction Ball Reflex and Agility Trainer

Playing with the SKLZ reaction ball is a blast and it also improves you agility and reaction time. This ball is used as a training add for baseball players but it can help reaction times and skills for all kinds of ball games as well as just being fun to play it on it's own. 

Bounce the ball against a hard surface (the wall or ground). As it has 6 uneven sides you don't know quite where it's going to go. 

It's a fun way to exercise and develop better hand / eye co-ordination. 

Leonardo da Vinci Catapult Kit

Fun for all ages and super cool to play with. 

Build the wooden catapult and then see how far it can shoot. 

Make it even more interesting and fun by using marshmallows as the "weapon of choice"

It's suitable for beginner model makers and comes with the glue and instructions needed. ​

3D Pen 

If he's the creative type, he wil love a 3D pen. 

He can use it to sketch, print or doodle amazing three dimensional masterpieces. 

It's light and has 8 printing speed-modes. It's recommended to start with the lowest speed. 

It comes will all you need to get started. 

Kanoodle - Brain Twisting Solitaire Game

An engaging puzzle game that can be played independently and has many levels of puzzles from easy to difficult. 

It's the perfect size for travel so can be taken anywhere you may be waiting around to play with. 

There's over 200 puzzles to solve and is great for kids, teens an adults. 

Syma Remote Control Helicopter

An awesome value remote control helicopter for use indoors. 

It's lightweight, can fit in the palm of your hand and is perfect for beginners to have a go. 

It has stable flight characteristics so is easy to fly 

The recommended age rating for the helicopter is 14 plus. 

Cystal Growing Kit

If you have a science loving young teenager, the crystal growing experimental kit will be a huge hit. 

The kit contains all the materials needed for seven crystal growing experiments. 

Simply follow the instructions and watch how each crystal grows inside its unique display dome. 

Goodminton

Goodminton is easy, instant fun and a super gift.

It's a racketball game which can be played anywhere indoors and outdoor and is perfect for all ages. 

Great for kids and adults to play. Can by played in summer and winter and comes with a drawstring bag so is easily portable. 

Rubik's Cube

Sometimes the classic toys that have stood the test of time are the best. 

The rubik's cube is addictive, fun, challenging and make you use your brain. 

They are a great alternative to video games. They are perfect to do with waiting around when you have to or for solving while you are a passenger in a car.  

Escape Room Game  - Exit The Game

EXIT: The Game is a series of escape room games for the home.

Players must solve riddles and puzzles and crack codes to escape from an imaginary room or environment.

But the clock is ticking! Can you escape?

This is a one time game where up to 4 players work together to solve the clues and escape. 

Zing Air Storm Z Tek Bow

The Zing Air Storm Z Tek Bow is most definitely a toy for all ages. Kids, teens and adults will all want to have a go. 

Pick a target and fire away. See how far you get the arrows to travel. It can go up to 100 feet. 

The arrows are made of ultra light foam, so are super light and go a great distance. Additionally they won't hurt anybody either. 

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