Your 10-Year-Old Boy Won’t Get Bored With These Awesome Gifts

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You’ve reached a new milestone: Your child has hit double digits! *insert airhorns and/or trumpet fanfare here* And while they’ve probably been counting down the days until they hit 10, we’re going to go ahead and guess that this snuck up on you pretty quickly. But if you were worried, don’t be: Ten-year-old boys are the best. They’re officially Big Kids, but the emphasis is very much still on the “kid.” So we’ve put together a list of toys, games, and activities that celebrate this wonderful age with gifts for 10-year-old boys they’re going to love.

Full of curiosity, energy, and silliness (if you think dad jokes are bad, you should hang out with a 10-year-old boy sometime), there’s something uniquely delightful about being this age, and these gifts are sure to please. From science kits to Lego to puzzles to toys that can keep up with all that energy, we’ve got something for the tweenager in your life.

Punching Bag Set

Often, 10-year-old boys aren’t aggressive, but they do have a lot of rough-and-tumble energy that needs some kind of outlet. Might we suggest a punching bag? This one has two modes — kickboxing or one- or two-player game mode — and is ideal for indoor or outdoor play.

Jump2It Indoor/Outdoor Bouncy Jumping Shoes

You’re always saying they’re bouncing off the walls, so give them the right footwear! The underside of the shoes is covered in nonslip, non-scratch treads so even indoor flooring is safe. These are like mini trampolines for your feet and are a perfect way to burn all that energy!

Thumb Grip Stick Cover

If you have multiple kiddos who tend to fight over their belongings or have trouble sharing, these silicone grip covers might help. Your teen boys can customize their gaming consoles with their favorite superheroes to make them their own.

Plus, the thumb grip covers have functional benefits, like reduced wrist fatigue and more accuracy.

Light-Up Bean Bag Toss Outdoor Game

Your tween and his friends can have some friendly outdoor competition with this cornhole board set because the bags light up, as well as the targets. The set comes equipped with two boards, a built-in bean bag return, and eight bean bags. The boards fold and are easily transportable, too.

“Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths”

For so many 10-year-old boys we know, Greeking Out is their favorite podcast. This vibrantly illustrated book includes stories featured on the show and entertaining insights into the world of Classical mythology.

Harry Potter The Ministry of Magic

Perfect for the "LEGO-maniac" who's also a Harry Potter fan! This impressive build, which comes with 12 minifigs and accessories, will be as much fun to build as it is to play with. It also makes for a pretty awesome display, in our opinion!

Splatoon 3 - Nintendo Switch

In a sun-scorched desert known as the Splatlands live the Inklings and Octolings, who take part in a Turf War. Who will conquer this realm, including the chaotic city of Splatsville. This is the third game in the series, beloved by many of the 10-year-old boys we know.

Transformable Fidget Spinners

For some 10-year-old boys, fidgeting is a great way to get their creative juices flowing. This unique fidget allows him to create his own robots, creatures, devices, and much more! Not only are they a ton of fun, but they can help encourage spatial reasoning and creativity.

Electronic Savings Box

Because once you enter double-digits, a piggy bank just won't do. This practical toy (yes, there is such a thing!) is perfect for stashing his holiday and birthday money in a way that also happens to be pretty fun. Just enter a four-digit password to get access to your funds. (If he forgets, don't worry, there's an override system in place!)

Kids' Wicked Cozy Sleep Hoodie

Part-robe, part-hoodie, all perfect for your 10-year-old boy to live his most comfortable, homebody life. Complete with a kangaroo pouch and hoodie, this hunker-down must-have is available in a variety of colors.

Skateboard For Beginners

Whether he’s been wistfully watching older kids doing tricks at the skatepark or just wants to try something new, we love this sturdy but simple skateboard for 10-year-old boys. It’s the perfect board to get the hang of all the fundamentals, from balance to ollies.

Perplexus Beast 3D Gravity Maze

This puzzling game will frustrate your 10-year-old boy in the best possible way. He’ll have fun challenging himself to figure out how to get the marble through the spherical maze and then work to beat his record time.

Goliath Games Flat Ball

With this toy, you throw it as a disc but catch it as a ball. Flatten it down simply by pressing and then give it a toss; as it flies through the air it will pop back into place as a ball. Super satisfying and super fun.

Battleship

You can’t go wrong with a classic and, truly, few games have passed the test of time like Battleship. Place your fleet and your opponent will do the same. Call out coordinates to see if you can locate their ships and sink them. First to sink the other player’s fleet wins.

PlayStation Hoodie

For the 10-year-old boy who wants to wear his love of gaming on his sleeve… literally! This comfy oversized hoodie is just the thing to keep him cozy (especially since he seems allergic to wearing a coat these days).

5th Generation Echo Dot

Your 10-year-old boy will love listening to music, podcasts, playing games, and keeping on top of his tasks with this 5th generation Echo Dot. And don’t worry: easy-to-set parental controls will allow you to make sure everything he’s listening to meets your approval.

Gift Card

For the 10-year-old boy who spends most of his free time on Roblox (which describes a whole lot of 10-year-old boys) having money to spend in the game is going to go farther in their view than money to spend in the real world. (We don’t get it but it seems to make him happy, so we’re rolling with it!)

Puffer Vest

Ever since Marty McFly wore one traveling back in time, we’ve been a big fan of the puffer vest. And since throwback looks are all the rage with the kids these days, we’re going to guess your little guy will think it’s cool, too.

Tapple Word Game

The rules of this game are simple: choose a category and hit the letter key that begins your answer. For example, if the category was “Singers” and you chose “Dolly Parton,” press “D.” Go around the circle until you hit all the keys or someone takes too long to answer and the timer goes off.

Bean Bag Chair

This oversized bean bag chair is the perfect addition to a 10-year-old bedroom. It's a convenient and comfortable spot to game, read, or just chill. It comes with a soft, velvety cover, is filled with high-density memory foam, and has an invisible zipper.

Premium Basketball

This purple, pink, and yellow striped basketball offers a retro twist on the classic basketball. Whether your kid loves playing hoops outside or inside, this is a fun way to spice up a simple gift.

An Epic Magnetic Battle

In this fast-paced, air hockey-esque game, your 10-year-old boy will have to rely on quick reflexes. Move your piece along the sturdy wooden board via a magnet underneath and try to keep your opponent from scoring on your goal. Don’t forget to avoid the free-floating “biscuits” (magnets) along the way!

Switch Lite

Perfect for long car rides, waiting rooms, or any time he wants to game on the go, the Switch Light boasts a huge library of games and comes in at a lower price point than the Switch.

Hand-Operated Drone

We’ll admit it: this toy is as much for the kid in us as it is for our 10-year-old boy. Charge this toy, toss it in the air and watch it soar, controlling it with your hand beneath (but not touching) it. Perfect for pretending to be a wizard or a Jedi.

Hardtail Echo Ridge Mountain Bike

If your 10-year-old boy’s knees keep bumping into his handlebars, it might just be time to upgrade to a new bike. This model from Dynacraft comes with oversized tires that can handle a variety of terrain, a quality suspension fork for smooth rides, and convenient stopping power.

Kids LED Beanie and Glove Set

Keep your kiddo warm and visible when they play outside with this beanie and glove set. The knit beanie features a rechargeable LED light that lasts for up to eight hours and has three brightness settings. The matching set will keep him warm and help him see while playing outside in the colder months.

Skull Island PlaySet

The Skull Island playset is full of endless adventure and surprises for your tween, since there are 40 levels to be completed. There are four figurines to discover in the towers, and you can find real gold-dipped treasure throughout.

Eclipse Video Gaming Floor Chair

Take gaming to the next level with this awesome rocker, which features integrated Bluetooth and headrest-mounted speakers for an immersive experience. Compatible with a variety of gaming systems and wireless devices, your 10-year-old boy will enjoy movies, games, music, and more in this rocking design. Folds down for convenient storage when not in use.

Velcro Double-Sided Target Board

Playing darts is fun, but we don’t love the idea of a 10-year-old boy flinging pointy projectiles every which way, so why not a toy with all the fun and none of the ER visits?

This two-sided target board set contains 12 Velcro balls (in different colors for team play). Perfect to play solo or with friends.

Create Your Own Comic Book

Once they fill out the pre-formatted blank pages with their original story (don’t worry —there’s an instruction booklet to help them get started), your kiddo will send it off in the pre-paid envelope. In 4 to 6 weeks, they’ll receive a professionally bound comic, complete with an “About the Author” page!

Mindblown Model Engine

Your 10-year-old boy is probably a little too young to be working on a real engine just yet, but by building this model of a classic, four-cycle internal combustion gasoline car engine, they’ll be prepared for the real thing. They’ll have fun putting everything together and playing with the valves, cranks, pistons, and much more.

Buildables Dinosaur X Robot

Your 10-year-old boy will have a blast building this Dinosaur robot. Once they put together all the wooden pieces with the help of the step-by-step instruction video, they’ll explore the world of science with fun challenges by developing construction, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Weird But True! Collector’s Set

The National Geographic Kids Weird But True series is as educational as it is entertaining, and now, three books are available in one box set. Did you know you can make a diamond out of peanut butter? Or that dolphins sleep with one eye open? Is this vital information? No, but they’re all weird … and true!

Laser Tag Guns with Vests

The perfect compromise for kids who want to spend their time with gadgets and parents who want kids to socialize and get exercise. Your 10-year-old boy will love this laser tag set, which comes with four laser guns and vests. Team up or make it every (young) man for himself!

Connect 4 Shots

Sure, we all love Connect 4, but sometimes we want a new challenge. In this version of the beloved game, your 10-year-old boy will not only have to connect four, but they’ll have to make the shot by throwing small balls into the right slot!

Journal Sparks by Emily K. Neuburger

Ever notice how often we buy journals with every intention of filling them with stories, reflections, and ideas … but we can’t seem to figure out what exactly should go on all those blank pages?

With 60 interactive writing prompts and art how-tos, this journal is the perfect way to spark your 10-year-old boy’s creativity.

Fortnite Elite Blaster

When it comes to gifts for 10-year-old boys, you can’t go wrong with Nerf. This blaster comes with an internal three-dart clip, and the design is inspired by the blaster he’ll recognize from Fortnite. Perfect for playing with friends or just bugging your parents!

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Box Set by Alvin Schwartz

Elder millennials’ childhoods were ruined by this ghastly trio of books. Now it’s your kid’s turn — we’re kidding! These terrifyingly illustrated folktales and urban legends scared us in a good way. Besides, you will be able to help each other through the fear of Harold the Scarecrow or the girl with a spider nest on her face.

Boys' Fleece Pullover Hoodie

We love this big, cozy sweatshirt from Amazon Basics. Available in a variety of colors and made with a cotton/polyester blend for extra comfort, it’s the perfect everyday sweater for the 10-year-old boy who's just starting to care about what he wears.

Creator Medieval Castle Set

This epic set comes with everything he’ll need to create a two-floored castle, complete with a gate, water mill, and prison. Each feature stands on its own or can be combined to create a palace!

The set even includes three mini-figures, a dragon toy, three chickens, and a rat (because medieval Europe was, indeed, rat-infested).

Jumbo Slime Kit

This kit comes with everything your 10-year-old boy will need to make 18 containers of ooey, gooey, super satisfying slime. Sprinkle in some glitter, beads, glow-in-the-dark powder or even all three (among other options) for extra-sensory fun.

Train of Thought and Guess in 10 Game Bundle

This game takes hypothetical questions (“What is your favorite memory with someone in this room?”, “What is something you’re always excited to do?”) and turns them into a game for the whole family. Collect all parts of your “train” to win.

Guess in 10 follows a similar theme, where you can ask up to 10 questions in order to uncover the animal. So fun your 10-year-old boy won’t even notice that you’re having meaningful conversations!

Star Wars — Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing Fighter

Is there anyone in the galaxy cooler than Luke Skywalker? OK. Leia. And also probably Lando. But Luke is pretty awesome and so is his X-Wing. Now your 10-year-old boy can build it with their awesome Lego set.

Fun to build and play with, the set comes with mini-figures of Luke, Leia, General Dodonna, and R2-D2.

Coast-to-Coast Architecture Building Kit

For the 10-year-old boy who loves building, this series of different home styles will not only entertain but provide a fun introduction to architecture, too. Each set includes alternative building plans as well as people, pets, trees, and more to enhance the details.

Rush Hour Traffic Jam Logic Game

Traffic is the worst — that is, unless you’re talking about this single-player logic puzzle game. The goal is to get the red car out of the traffic jam, but all cars have to move in straight lines and stay on the grid. Challenges become increasingly difficult as you move along.

Word On the Street Junior Card Game

Spelling has never been so fun! Draw the category card and pull the letters to spell a word you think fits that category closer to your team. The letter is still in play (as in the other team can use it) until it’s completely off the board, so what ensues is a sort of alphabet tug-of-war!

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney Box Set

A generation of children has grown up reading the comic adventures of Greg Heffley and his family, and now it’s your 10-year-old boy’s turn. Written as a journal, Greg regales readers with the daily trials and tribulations of being a middle child in middle school where a wimpy kid doesn’t stand a chance!

Double Ditto Card Game

Are you and your 10-year-old on the same page? Do you know how they think? Find out with this hilarious game! Read the card category out loud — “Dangerous Jobs,” for example — and write down an answer you think other people will also choose. The results might just surprise you!

Meffert’s Puzzles Skewb Xtreme Brain Teaser

The goal of this brain-melting puzzle is simple: Get all the colors to their own side. But did we mention that there are 10 different colors? On 28 different sides? It makes puzzle cubes look like mere child’s play! Is your 10-year-old boy ready for The Skewb?

Magic Clay

Your child will spend hours crafting original figures and designs with this fun modeling clay set. With 24 different colors, tools, and accessories, their imagination will run wild as they sculpt unique creations. In 24 hours, the figures dry and set and your kid (and you) can display them proudly around the house.

Cultural Geography Kit Subscription

This monthly crate allows your child to explore different countries around the world and still be home in time for dinner. With Nate and his goldendoodle Zeus as guides, your boy will learn about different cultures and countries via a newsletter, recipes, maps, crafts, virtual tours, language guides, and fun knick-knacks!

Comic Crate Subscription Box

This monthly subscription box is curated by parents who are also comic book store owners, so you’re sure to get the best titles for your kiddo.

Your kid receives six brand-new comics that match the rating you want (choose from All-Ages, Teen, or TeenPLUS) each month, and they ship every week so the wait isn’t that long between titles. Genius!

Game Time Trac-Ball

This classic game of catch is perfect for backyards, beaches, parks, or anywhere your 10-year-old boy wants to have a ball (see what we did there?). The set includes two rackets, two balls, and countless hours of fun. The curved rackets make catching easier and their throws more powerful.

“How to Draw Cool Things” by Rachel Goldstein

This book will give your child simple step-by-step instructions on how to make his illustrations pop using optical illusions, 3D letters, cartooning effects, and other neat tricks, all using basic principles of art and design. Perfect for young artists or the 10-year-old boy who’s constantly doodling in the margins of their notebooks!

Marbling Paint Kit

We have yet to find an art technique cooler than marbling, and this kit comes with everything he’ll need. Just make a cool pattern on the water with pigments and transfer it on paper, wood, cloth or… well, try it and see!

Plasma Globe Lamp

I feel like everyone’s cool uncle had one of these at some point, and we’ve all kind of wanted one ever since. This interactive light display responds to touch, voice, and music, so either your fingertips or favorite tunes can create an amazing electric plasma effect.

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