29 Exciting Gifts for 10-Year-Old Boys 2023

If your son loves to watch “American Ninja Warrior”, then he will love the challenge of this course – and so will his friends. It would make an awesome birthday party activity. It has several difference obstacles to master, like a climbing ladder, a 360 spinning wheel, and a climbing net – to name a few. If you have no idea what I am talking about, go check out an episode, but I have to warn you end up wanting to try it.

This course is made from durable materials and is easy to set up. It is a fun way to encourage physical activity and in fact, strengthens upper body muscles. I love that it encourages kids to get outside and away from the screen, but even more, I love that it also gives them real live experience solving problems. How do you navigate those freestyle rings?

4. Djubi Classic Slingball

Djubi (pronounce joo-bee) is a modern twist on the classic game of catch. Using racquets with an ergonomic handle and attached launching hook, Djubi balls are launched up to 125 feet, where another player can catch the ball using another racquet with deep net. This is a great game for the beach, pool, or lake since the specially designed, foam Djubi balls can float!

This is a great gift to encourage outdoor activity and additional sets can be purchased so that multiple kids and adults of all ages can play!

5. Cheerwing Syma FPV Drone

The Cheerwing Syma Drone is perfect for a child’s first drone. With an easy-to-use, handheld remote, this is similar to using a traditional RC car, but with the fun and wonder of a flying drone! The batteries last 5-7 minutes per flight and take 90-120 minutes to charge. Flashing LED lights make for a dazzling display and visibility for night flights. Smooth flying and tricks such as 3D flipping will keep kids entertained and impressed!

This drone is unique in that it has a “headless mode”, meaning no matter which direction the drone is pointed, the controls will work the same. The forward stick will move it forward and the reverse stick will move it backward.

Equipped with an HD camera, this drone can document all adventures. With Wi-Fi FPV, users can see videos and photos they are taking while the drone is flying. This drone has so many features that makes it great for beginners and especially wonderful for boys!

6. Capture the Flag Redux

Capture the Flag Redux is a fun twist on the classic game! Bring the kids outside after the sun goes down for a light up Capture the Flag game! This kit includes over 25 light-up pieces and up to twelve different ways to play.

Players use light-up orbs as flags, territory markers, jail markers for jail boundaries, and light-up bracelets to establish teams. Up to 20 people can play at a time which makes this the perfect game for birthday parties, youth groups, neighborhood get-togethers, and more!

7. Zing Marshmallow Blaster

The Zing Marshmallow Blaster is a bean-shooter type gun that can shoot mini marshmallows up to an impressive 30 feet! This toy is great for indoor or outdoor play. For easiest shooting, let marshmallows dry out a bit before using.

This is a great toy for boys to plan and play their own marshmallow wars year-round! It is also fun to pull out the NERF guns along with this blaster for an all-out war!

8. Doinkit Darts

The Doinkit Darts Magnetic Dart Board is a perfect gift for boys who love friendly competition. Kids can play alone or with friends using darts with magnetic tips that offer a safe way to develop hand-eye coordination.

The dartboard has a hook on the back for easy hanging and balanced, neodymium magnets ensure accuracy when throwing. This dart kit will help kids learn the fun of throwing darts without the hazards of sharp pointed traditional pieces! It’s great for kids of any age, and adults enjoy it as well.

9. NERF Fortnite SMG-E Blaster

If you have kids in the tween or teen age bracket, you know how popular Fortnite is with this age group. This NERF Fortnite SMG-E Blaster gun is inspired by the actual blaster used in the video game. This motorized gun blasts one NERF Elite darts each time the trigger is pulled. The magazine holds 6 darts, which come with the gun.

You’ll 4 AA alkaline batteries for the motor; they aren’t included. This Fortnite NERF gun will be a huge hit with any ten-year-old boy! He can use this with friends in a NERF war or even enjoy playing with it by himself.

10. NERF Dude Perfect Frisbee

It is highly likely that your son has heard of the Dude Perfect YouTube channel, show, or stunts. In case you have yet to be introduced to this group, it consists of 5 college roommates who produce videos of a variety of trick shots and stunts. It is pretty entertaining to watch and young boys love it. Well, these young men have become quite successful in the last several years and now have their own brand. This frisbee lives up to their reputation of doing some crazy tricks.

We have all seen our share of frisbees (or at least I know I have), but this not your average frisbee. First of all, it is flexible so it is easy to catch and throw. And it has just the right amount of firmness to make it soar, but it is soft enough that is doesn’t hurt if you get hit by it.  This is a great frisbee to learn with or to perfect skills and tricks. You can’t go wrong with this!

Here are some fun water bottle flips from Dude Perfect

11. Fortnite Super Soaker

It your son loves Fortnite so much that even you know all about his island, then this is a water gun he will love.  It looks a lot like the blaster in the game. He will be the envy of all his friends. But he will also have an edge in dominating a water fight. This super soaker is not only light and easy to use, but it holds enough water for 20 blasts – plenty enough power to come out ahead.

He will love the image and the dominance and you will love that it is getting him out of the house and away from the screen. It is a win-win situation.

Games

When it’s time for game night, nothing beats gathering around the table with friends and family to enjoy a classic game. Even better, though, are the nights that a new game is introduced! The games below are all suitable for 10-year-old boys and will become fast favorites! Some are made for individual play while others are perfect for 2 or more people.

12. Fat Brain Toys Ivan’s Hinge

Ivan’s Hinge Challenge game is made for individual play that helps cognitive development. Critical and creative thinking will be utilized to form “Ivan’s Hinge” into several various patterns using the provided challenge cards.

Once patterns are mastered, players can time themselves to see how fast they can solve the challenge! This game will keep minds occupied and hands busy as kids attempt to solve the puzzles. It’s great that kids are learning as they are playing, and they don’t even realize it! Your boy can enjoy playing the Ivan’s Hinge Challenge game at home, school, or even while traveling.

13. TENZI Dice Game

The TENZI Dice Game is perfect for two to four players who love fast paced fun! The object of this game is to be the first player to roll all ten of their provided dice on the same number. Players yell “Tenzi!” when they have rolled all ten of the same number.

Instructions for 8 other TENZI games are included, ensuring that this game will be a constant request on family night! This is a perfect game for just a couple kids or get multiple sets of dice for a party. It is sure to be a hit with kids and adults as well!

14. Rush Hour Game

Rush Hour is an internationally best-selling game with over 10 million units sold worldwide. For boys who love a challenge, this is a perfect mind-stimulating game for them! The game features a red car that is stuck in traffic. Moving the surrounding cars and pieces, players must help the red car reach its destination.

Each round is different, so the game doesn’t get boring and your kid won’t master it right away. Kids can alternate turns with other players or play independently. Four difficulty levels ensure that the game stays interesting and builds critical thinking skills!

15. Electronic Battleship Game

The classic Battleship board game gets an upgrade with the new electronic edition! Lights, sounds, and super weapons are added to the fun as red and white pegs are used to mark hits and misses in this classic Naval battle game.

A convenient carry case keeps everything packed away and portable for on-the-go gaming. Battleship is a game that has stood the test of time and has proven to be a staple in any family game closet! Your boy will love playing this game with his friends or siblings.

16. Taco Vs Burrito

Your boy is going to love this game! Created by a young boy, Taco Vs Burrito is a great game where you try to make the most creative food using a variety of strange and disgusting ingredients. You can sabotage your opponent by starting a food fight or stealing ingredients. It takes only about 10 minutes to play.

Not only is this a fun game for kids, parents love it, too. This award winning game is sure to become a favorite.

17. Flashing Cube Brain & Memory Game

This handheld electronic game offers four easy to learn memory building light games. One mode invites you to rapidly chase the red lights before they disappear and another mode challenges you to repeat a sequence of flashing lights.

Your 10-year-old boy will pick up on the games easily but it will take skill and patience to master them. Its small size and adjustable volume make it ideal for travel. Just make sure to pack three AAA batteries since they aren’t included.

Electronics

Electronics are a popular gift choice for 10-year-old boys as they are always changing and improving what is available. The list of popular electronic toys for tween boys below offers some great choices, especially for those boys interested in all types of technology!

18. Gabb Phone Plus

The Gabb Phone Plus is a good transitional phone. It comes with safe apps which Gabb has created, including Gsbb Cloud, Gabb Messenger, and more. Gabb has also started adding curated 3rd party apps which parents can decide whether or not to allow.

This is a Samsung phone and has a good camera. The phone runs on the Gabb Wireless Network, which is available nearly everywhere in the U.S.

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19. Echo Dot Speaker

Kids love their music, and a Bluetooth speaker is a great way for them to enjoy their favorite tunes. The Echo Dot is small but has great sound quality. With this unit, users can stream music from from Amazon, Apple, Spotify, Sirius XM, and others.

Some of the favorite features of this speaker are voice control for music and games. It can also be used to make phone calls. The Echo Dot comes in 4 colors. It’s a favorite among my children.

20. BestGot Wired Kids Headphones

Headphones are a must-have electronic accessory for tween boys. If they have a tablet, gaming device, or are using a phone to play games or listen to music, quality headphones are a must to drown out other noise and keep them from disturbing others. Trust me–you want your kids to have headphones so you don’t have to listen to every gaming sound or song they choose! The Bestgot Wired Kids Headphones are a great choice!

These headphones feature over ear, cushion padded headphones. An included wire connects to the headphones on one end and into the listening device on the other. The ability to unplug the wire from the headphones is unique and much needed for on-the-go use! Quality speakers make for crisp sound and nice bass as well. With several colors available, these headphones are perfect for 10-year-old boys!

21. AGPTEK A02 8GB MP3 Player

MP3 players have waned in popularity thanks to cell phones that have them built in. However, for young boys who may not have smartphones, an MP3 player is the perfect toy! The AGPTEK MP3 player is perfect for a kid’s first music player.

With 8 GB of storage capacity, this small player can hold a lot of songs! It also allows for an SD card of up to 128 GB, so your boy can store as many songs as he wants. However, you have to purchase the SD card separately.

This MP3 player is lightweight and easy to carry around. And, if your 10-year-old is like others I know, he might be prone to dropping things. Thankfully, the AGPTEK MP3 player has a shock absorbent surface so you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged.

With over 70 hours of battery, your boy will be listening to songs for days before having to recharge this MP3 player. It is easy to use and budget-friendly! Be sure you purchase headphones or earbuds to go with the AGPTEK, as it does not include any.

22. Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet

When it comes to electronics, few things will be as popular as a new tablet. The new Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet is sure to be on every boy’s wish list! With 32GB of storage space and expandable memory up to 512 GB, this tablet can hold all your child’s favorite downloads to be viewed on a full high definition 10.1” screen.

Easy to use parental controls allow you to set time limits, allowable apps, and content restrictions to ensure your child’s electronic activity is monitored and safe. An included kid-proof case and 2-year warranty keeps the tablet protected, even in the roughest hands! Parents love that you get 1 year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited when you purchase the Fire HD 10 Kids Edition.

STEM Toys

Toys that promote STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) abilities are becoming increasingly popular to preteen boys. These toys help develop critical and creative thinking, coordination, and other skills necessary to build experience in the STEM field. Below are some of the best STEM toys for kids available today!

23. K’NEX Imagine Click & Construct Value Building Set

The K’Nex Imagine Click & Construct Value Building Set is a perfect starter set of the popular K’Nex system of building toys. This set includes 522 pieces that click together to form any variety of fun builds.

This set comes with instructions to complete 35 different builds including race cars, cranes, and planes! Boys will learn how to follow instructions as they complete these builds. The variety of pieces also allows for kids to come up with their own creations, which is a different kind of challenging fun. If your boy loves to build things and has an active imagination, this K’Nex set would be perfect for him!

24. LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette Kit

The LEGO Technic Chevrolet Corvette has a working steering system as well as engine pistons that move up and down when you push the car. This model can also be rebuilt into a Hot Rod, doubling the value of this LEGO set. The entire LEGO Technic line is fun for tween boys, as it takes LEGOs to a new, more exciting level.

Boys will love building this 579-piece set and then playing with it, as opposed to watching it sit on a shelf! This set is also compatible with other LEGO construction sets making for hours of possible play time.

25. Threeking Smart Robot

Robots have become popular as STEM toys in recent years thanks to the robotics field expanding in size. This Threeking Smart Robot is a perfect introduction to the robot toys and their fun capabilities. This model uses either a remote control or hand motions to move forward, backward, spin around, and move its limbs (even thumbs!) in all manner of pre-programmed ways.

Users can also program their own movements in the robot to create fun scenes! This robot talks, sings, and dances, making it a wonderful interactive STEM toy for boys of all ages. A pink model is also available that can be programmed to interact with the blue one! Kids love the fun of seeing this robot respond to the commands they generate themselves.

26. The Dangerous Book for Boys

The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn Iggulden is a must-have guide for every tween boy. This book is packed with how-to’s, what-if’s, and plenty of facts to keep the most inquisitive of boys satisfied. Topics such as how to build a tree house, five knots every boy should know, and how to make the greatest paper airplane in the world are included. It encourages boys to try new things and to be active.

This exhaustive 288-page manual also answers questions about the timeline of American history and the all-important question of why girls are such a big deal. With matter of fact writing with a good dose of humor, this book should be required reading for all boys!

27. National Geographic Jr. Metal Detector

The National Geographic Jr. Metal Detector is perfect for the explorer in your life. This kid-friendly tool detects small metal pieces such as coins up to 6 inches deep and larger metal objects over a foot deep. Discrimination tools eliminate finding unwanted items.

This detector has proportionate volume as it gets closer to finding gold, silver, brass, aluminum, iron, and steel. This metal detector for kids is adjustable, so you can set it to the right height for your child. Imagine your child’s excitement as they find all manner of treasure right in their backyard! As you would expect from National Geographic, this product comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

28. 5000 Awesome Facts Book

The 5000 Awesome Facts about Everything book is another great publication from the minds at National Geographic. If your son is constantly asking “Why?”, then he needs this book! One of the best things about this book is that it spurs curiosity and encourages kids to learn more about the subjects they find interesting.

This book covers everything from survival skills to facts about the human body, history, and math. 5000 Awesome Facts is a great learning tool for family night and any time you need to spur good conversation with a 10-year-old boy! It also helps boys to find interest in subjects maybe they haven’t thought of or known much about before.

29. Dude Diary

Dude Diary is a fun twist on a traditional diary! Geared toward appealing to boys, this journal comes packed with pages of fun, interactive writing prompts that will capture your child’s personality. Spaces to draw, doodle, and create their own scenes are also included. My oldest son has this same diary and loves it! He especially enjoys the included lock and key so that his little brother can’t read his inner most thoughts.

This is a great gift to get your boy excited about writing and to help him communicate his feelings through words. We enjoy doing the writing prompts together as well, which creates fun conversation. I highly recommend this Dude Diary for any 10-year-old boy!

Recommendations

Here are our favorite products from each category:

Active/Outdoor: RipStik

This is a favorite toy for kids around the neighborhood. It is a toy that boys can keep using for years to come, and the quality is excellent.

Electronics: Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet

The Fire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet has all the latest perks in a tablet. It is great at keeping kids entertained, whether for entertainment or learning.

Games: Electronic Battleship

Electronic Battleship is a fun way to get kids away from a screen and use their minds. It’s one of those games that even parents can enjoy playing with their kids.

STEM: K’NEX Imagine Click & Construct Value Building Set

I love that this building set is affordable and fun. Sometimes kids like following the provided instructions to create specific builds. Other times they like to be creative and come up with their own creation.

Shopping for a 10-year-old can be a challenge. At this age, they are not quite teens and not quite a little kid, so it can be hard to know what they want! Hopefully this list has helped you narrow down some popular choices!

FAQs

Is a cell phone a good gift for a 10-year-old boy?

While the question of when to get your child a cell phone is certainly a matter of personal opinion, most 10-year-old boys are developing the responsibility needed to care for their own phone. If you feel like they are ready for a cell phone, the Gabb phone is a safe option because it doesn’t connect to the internet, but your boy will be delighted to talk and text with family and friends.

Are 10-year-olds too old for building toys?

One could argue that boys never outgrow a love for building since adult men often still enjoy activities like constructing model cars. This list outlines several unique, challenging building toys which will stimulate and excited 10-year-old boys, such as the popular K’Nex building set.

What is the best outdoor toy for a 10-year-old boy?

Only you can consider your boy’s interests and personality to determine the perfect outdoor toy for him. However, our list outlines favorites among tween boys including RipStick boards, drones, and any kind of blasters. You can’t go wrong with any of those options!