Super Fun Tween Boy Gift Ideas

Super Tween Boy Gift Ideas

Shopping for a tween boy has you stumped?  Everyday Savvy has chosen out some unique, top holiday gifts that your boys will rave about. We included a few electronic items, but there is so much more for your boys to explore here and you will love our tween boy gift ideas. We have several other gift idea lists for tween boys, so if you need more ideas, check them out!

 

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1. Nintendo Switch Console

This is one of the hottest gifts of the year and your tweens will love playing the same games you played as a kid like Mario, Zelda and more. The Nintendo Switch can be played right on the console or it can hook up to your TV. It is a great gaming system to take on-the-go.

 

2. Cozmo the Robot

Cozmo’s a supercomputer and loyal sidekick all at once. Thanks to artificial intelligence, Cozmo can express hundreds of emotions. From curious to clever, persistent to playful, he has personality x 10. He knows your name, face, and quirks. And best of all, he continues to evolve the more you hang out. Cozmo is a game-playing machine. Literally. Whether lifting his Power Cubes or challenging you to games like Quick Tap and Keepaway, he’s always up for action. He is equipped with Code Lab, the perfect platform for new coders to unlock their imaginations. 

 

 

3. Tipover Logic Game

Fans of Rush Hour will enjoy the leap from linear to 3-dimensional in this dramatic crate Tipover game. After setting up the game board according to pictures on each challenge card, players must create a path to the red crate by tipping over the blue, yellow, and green crates. But there’s a catch. You have to get your Tipper there without jumping over crates or allowing him to touch the game board. Tipover introduces players to spatial relationships and the laws of cause and effect. This highly-reviewed game makes a great gift idea for tween boys.

 

 

4. Bean Bag Bucketz

Bean Bag Bucketz is a challenging, yet easy-to-learn, outdoor or indoor game that your tweens will love. This game premiered at this year’s toy show and kids of all ages will enjoy this fun game. It is the hottest new social game for beach goers, parties, backyard play, camping, basements and this will be at the top of summer wish lists.  Bean Bag Bucketz is fast-paced, interactive team game that is easy to learn. Consisting of a game tower with 7 bucketz, 16 bean bags and carry bag. B3 is fun…if you have 2 or more players, create teams, take turns throwing into the bucketz. There are many ways to play with B3…the primary game begins with bags being tossed at the bucketz ranging in points from 1 to 4 pts. The first team to score 21 points wins the game. After game time is over, you can easily fold down the tower and pack it all away in the included carry bag to take it on the go or to store it away for next time.

 

5. Drone Force: Angler Attack Flying Drone

It’s hard to find drones that are suited for kids, but this one is especially for made for older boys. Your tween will love terrorizing the skies with their very own flying creature from the deep-the Angler Attack Drone! The Angler Attack can fly by day and by night with creepy glowing eyes and multiple surging LED lights all over its sturdy, lightweight frame. Fly and light up the sky indoors or outdoors with the 2.4 ghz RC controller and up to 150 foot (45 meter) flight range. This spooky flying deep sea predator is yours to command time to unleash the Drone Force!

 

6. Tim Green Sports Books

I have a son at home that doesn’t enjoy reading all that much, but he does love these sports-themed Tim Green Books. You can buy them individually and most of them are under $10. These fun readers are perfect for tween boys and the engaging stories will encourage them to read. My boys can’t wait to read the newest ones!

 

 

7. K’nex Thrill Rides Building Sets

If your older tweens love building projects, then they will love the challenge of building these K’nex Thrill Rides sets. They come with real moving parts. They support key areas of a child’s developmental growth.  As they click the different parts together and discover how the building system works, they’re strengthening hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, problem-solving skills, spatial awareness and exercising their imagination! There are several sets to choose from in all price ranges. If you have several tweens and kids at home, this would be a fun project to do on a snow day!

 

8. Ozobot Bit Spider-Man Starter Pack

Your tweens will love learning to code their own Marvel-themed mini robot with this highly-reviewed, Marvel Starter Pack for Ozobot Bit. Getting started is simple: pull out your markers and draw lines and color codes. Then watch your Hero bring your drawings to life. Use color codes to complete over 20 drawing activities and keep Spidey out of trouble, learning the basics of coding as you go! There are over 20 Marvel-themed STEAM activities your tweens can attempt. This is the robot for future artists, engineers, and everyone in between, now including Spider-Man fans!

 

 

9. Splendor Board Game

Strategy games are so engaging for tweens and this highly-reviewed Splendor Game would make a great gift. As a wealthy Renaissance merchant, acquire mines and transportation, hire artisans and woo the nobility. Create the most fantastic jewelry to become the best-known merchant of them all! Acquire precious stones to trade them for development cards. Use development cards to acquire more gem stones. Use your gems and gold to create the most fantastic jewelry, and appeal to the nobles to gain the prestige you need to win.

10. Easton Pro Stix Training Bat and Electric Athletics Lightening Balls

If your tween boys love to play baseball in the yard, this high-quality plastic Easton Pro Stix Training Bat and Electric Athletics Lightening Balls Set are perfect to avoid those broken windows. These incredibly durable training baseballs are packed with features to improve your game. They collapse on impact to provide players with a feel for where contact is made, but will never dent or crack. Their indestructible long-lasting design makes them a perfect choice for intense, team use and strong, powerful batters. The limited-flight design makes Lightning Balls a space-friendly choice, and means you can spend more time practicing and less time retrieving balls. Available in a 12-pack of easy-to-see bright white or neon green balls. Electric Athletics Lightning Balls can be used with metal or wooden bats and are great for baseball players of all ages.

 

 

 

11. Watermelon Ball

Your tweens will love this high-quality, unique pool ball. The ball that’s designed to look, feel, and behave like a watermelon in the water.  Ideal for all kinds of water games, the Watermelon Ball lets players dribble, kick, bounce, pass, and intercept under water.  Just fill with water and get your game on.

 

 

12. Schylling Electronic Safe

The Schylling Electronic Safe for is great for tweens who want to keep their valuables safe and secure. They can punch in the combination on the electronic key pad, watch the flashing lights and hear the sounds. It’s big enough to hold all their valuables safe and secure but small enough to not take up too much space on a shelf.

13. Meccano MeccaSpider

Introduce kids to the joy of robotics and programming with the Meccano MeccaSpider Robotic Programmable Toy with Built-In Games. Ideal for budding makers and STEM enthusiasts aged 10 years and older, this robot-building kit offers a challenging yet rewarding build that will keep kids engaged for hours. Once assembled and programmed, the MeccaSpider opens an array of possibilities for interactive play, including built-in games.

 

 

 

14. Star Wars Good vs. Evil All Over Print Snapback Hat

With the new Star Wars movie out this year, this ultra-cool, adjustable Star Wars Good vs. Evil All Over Print Snapback Hat will be a hit with your tween boys. This cap design features Heroes on the right, Villains on the left. Front panel features star wars logo embroidered in white, background features lightsaber Duel from the Empire Strikes Back between Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader, Left Panels include images of Boba Fett & Stormtroopers, Right panels include images of Han Solo, Chewbacca & Yoda.

 

15. LittleBits Gizmos & Gadgets Invention Kit

If your tweens love to invent they will love this LittleBits Gizmos & Gadgets. One Kit. Hundreds of gifts. Winner of 13+ awards & gift guides, the Gizmos & Gadgets Kit, 2nd Edition is the ultimate app-enabled invention toolbox. It transforms passive screen time into a passion for hands-on inventing, problem solving, and creativity. Your tweens will love creating app-enabled games, pranks, and crazy contraptions. Create tomorrow’s innovators and idea-makers with littleBits electronic building blocks. These easy-to-use Bits make creative discovery and invention a snap for next-generation thinkers, designers, and tinkerers of all ages and genders. No programming, soldering or wiring required.

 

 

16. Harry Potter Illustrated Hardcover Books

You tween will love reading their favorite Harry Potter books over and over and these beautifully-illustrated versions make great gifts. These books will make their favorite Harry Potter movies come alive, right on the pages and you will love that your tweens are reading!

 

17. Easton Bat Pack

If your tween is into baseball, this Easton Bat Pack is the perfect way to store their gear. It is roomy for all of his baseball necessities inside and it has holders for bats on the outside for quick access. This bat pack also includes a ventilated compartment for cleats and comes in several cool color combinations.

 

 

 

 

18. Spikeball Game

My teen neighbor and his friends can’t get enough of this Spikeball game but this would also be a fun game for active older boys. While you can play this on the lawn at home, this game would also be fun for the beach or to take camping. Spikeball is played 2 on 2 with rules that are similar to volleyball and it is intense and fast-paced! A taut Hula Hoop-sized 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. This game will give your tweens a great workout while they are having so much fun.

 

 

19. Game On 2018 Book

This cool Game On 2018 Book features information and statistics about all of the most popular games, tips and tricks for gamers, and interviews from gaming’s biggest personalities–including game developers and pro gamers! With the help of Imagine Publishing, learn how to dominate the biggest online multiplayer games and unlock the rarest trophies and achievements in different game worlds. Inside, readers will find a definitive list of the fifty biggest games of the past year, and the ultimate guide to the fifty biggest games coming in 2018.

 

 

 

20. Under Armour Undeniable II Duffel Bag

Your tween boys will love this super cool Under Armour Undeniable II Small Duffel Bag. This small-sized duffel is perfect for sleepovers or to bring their gear to their favorite sports practices. My kids love the Under Armour brand and this is a quality bag. It is durable  and has a DWR finish to repel water without sacrificing breathability. It has an adjustable, padded, Heat Gear shoulder strap for total comfort. I love this practical gift idea for tween boys.

 

21. Totally Gross The Game

A dose of gross helps science make sense and your tween will get a kick out of this game. Totally Gross The Game engages kids to learn and understand all the major scientific disciplines. From biology to chemistry to zoology kids answer questions, learn amazing facts and engage in activities. It’s all in the name of science! Kids and parents will enjoy plenty of laughs answering silly science questions and acting out the Gross Out challenges. This game is for kids ages 8 and up.

 

 

22. Al Capone Books by Gennifer Choldenko

If you have a tween reader at home, you might want to check out this highly-reviewed and Al Capone series by award-winner Gennifer Choldenko. These captivating books about 12-year old Moose Flanagan and his family will be an exciting read for your tweens. The Al Capone Books by Gennifer Choldenko would one of many gift ideas for tween boys.

 

23. Spooner Board Pro and Spooner Board Freestyle

The Spooner Board Pro is an indoor and outdoor board for learning tricks. We have one at our house and it’s fun for all ages, including tweens, who love to twist, spin and do 360s. My kids love using ours on the carpet or on our tile. Spooner makes it easy to learn skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing tricks all year-round. It helps to improve core strength and stability, leg strength, balance, coordination and gross-motor skills. The Spooner Board Pro is indestructible and made with non-marring  polyethylene. The top of the board has raised edges and no-slip grips. There is also a smaller-sized board, but the Pro is sized for tweens and teens. Find out more information or shop for the Spooner Board Pro.

 

 

24. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Eye-Popping Oddities

Brand-new and 100% true, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Eye-Popping Oddities book is the newest edition of the bestselling series. Incredible photographs, unbelievable stories, and amazing facts all verified 100% TRUE, every page is sure to entertain children and adults alike. Your tweens will be so intrigued and what a fun gift idea.

 

 

25. Snap Circuits: Snap Circuits Jr., Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit, Snap Circuits Extreme

Snap Circuits kits have won multiple toy awards and your child will learn to create electronic circuit projects of their own. It so satisfying for kids to create their own working electronics and these kits can be rebuilt over and over! The kits come in a variety of sizes, depending on  how many projects you can build. The Snap Circuits Jr Kit is one of the smaller kits, yet your child can create over 100 projects.  The Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit helps your child create green energy projects such as a hand crank, solar cell, water wheel, and so much more. Snap Circuits Extreme is one of the largest kit and your child can create over 750 projects. Find out more information and shop for Snap Circuit Kits.

 

 

 

26. Star Wars Origami

Let’s face it, it’s hard to find crafts that tween boys will love. I’m a fan of anything creative and this new Star Wars Origami Book  is so neat. This book includes 36 different projects and the cool Star Wars papers to fold are included. There are two papers for each project and there are over 250 pages of instructions. The origami techniques in this book are a bit challenging, so it’s recommended for ages 10 and up. Find out more information and shop for the Star Wars Origami Book.

 

 

27. Perplexus Epic

This maze game is an enclosed sphere with tiny mazes inside and will keep your tween busy. Discover the crazy and fun world of Perplexus Epic. Can you make it through a labyrinth of over 125 barriers. Flip, twist and spin Perplexus to move the ball along the numbered path. When you fall off the track (Yes, it will happen.) head back to the start and try again. It is a bendy, trendy, can not put it down challenge. There are multiple levels of difficulty to master. Also challenge yourself with Perplexus Rookie, Perplexus Original and Perplexus Twist. They are all easy to play, but hard to master.

 

 

28. Ravensburger The Earth: 540 Piece Puzzleball

This carefully-crafted 3D puzzle  has 540 pieces to challenge your tween. No glue is required and this puzzle forms a smooth, solid ball. This set includes a stand to rotate your creation. The puzzle pieces are numbered on the back if you choose to put it together that way or it can be put together by just looking at the image. The recommended age for this puzzle is 10 and up. For more information or to shop for the Ravensburger The Earth: 540 Piece Puzzleball.

 

 

29. Lego Speed Champion Kits

Your tween will love to build and display these cool Lego Speed Champion Kits. Whether they love Mercedes, Ferraris or Ford GTs, there are so many cool models to choose from. This is a fun little project for Lego-loving tweens.

 

 

30. 4M Science Kits

These affordable science kits each include one project for your tween scientist and you can collect them all to try out new exciting experiments. Learn to track the weather and conduct experiments with the greenhouse effect with the 4M Weather Station Kit. Test out your mechanic skills with the 4M Propeller Racer. Turn a toy motor into a generator with the 4M Dynamo Torch kit. These kits are perfect for ages 8 and up. For more information or to shop for the 4M Science Kits.

 

 

 

 

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