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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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.
*Please note we are a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon. This means we may get a small commission for purchases made through links in this article.*
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.
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.
Other indoor games such as fussball or card games like a poker set.
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.
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
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 |
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SKLZ Basketball Training System - 3-in-1 Essentials Kit
SKLZ Rapid Fire - Basketball Ball Return Trainer
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
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.
OWI-536 All Terrain 3-in-1 RC Robot Kit
OWI 14-in-1 Solar Robot
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
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.
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.
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Other super fun electronics, programming and inventor kits.
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
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.
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
You can practise shooting and experience your own arcade-like basketball challenge game with an authentic game clock, scoring system, and buzzer
Spikeball Set
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.
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 176 pounds. Recommended for aged 14 and up. It has a top speed of 15mph. It also features a high-torque, electric hub motor, our patent-pending, anti-rattle, folding technology, taller, easy-adjust handlebars and extra-large, aluminum deck |
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.
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.
Also Consider: Nerf guns or a lazer tag set.
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.
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.
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
60-inch long ambidextrous bow features durable composite limbs
Game - Settlers of Catan
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
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.
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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.
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Skateboard
Self Balancing Board (Hoverboard).
Mountain bike
Check out more outdoor toys for teen boys.
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.
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
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 .
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
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.
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
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
3D Pen
If he's the creative type, he wil love a 3D pen.
He can use it to create amazing three dimensional masterpieces. It features a monitor which shows the temperature on the pen. You can adjust the temperature to fine tune your creation. An adjustable feed lets you regulate speed & flow for optimal control It comes will all you need to get started. |
Kanoodle - Brain Twisting Solitaire Game
Syma Remote Control Helicopter
Cystal Growing Kit
Goodminton
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
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. |