40 Best Gifts for 10-Year-Old Boys in 2023

This is what you get when you mix a brain puzzle and a fidget toy. The brightly-colored cube unfolds to reveal new shapes, colors and patterns, and then it becomes a challenge trying to get it back into its cube shape. It'll leave everyone mesmerized. Ages 8+

He won't have to master any complicated remotes to use this drone — instead, it's entirely operated by hand. He just has to toss it in the air and it'll hover around his hands. And, with a little practice, he can master flips. It also has LEDs to look cool at night. Ages 8+

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You don't need a pump (or the ability to hold your breath) to inflate this lounger — you just swoop it around in the air, and it fills up. That means it's easy for him to take out and pack away again, which means he could use it at the park or beach, in the backyard or even as extra seating in his room. It also comes in more than a dozen patterns. No age recommendation given

This game has everything kids love about Minecraft — the mobs, the biomes, the building — but taken off screens and transformed into a strategy-based board game. Players explore the Overworld, mine resources, build structures and fight enemies to earn points, and the one with the most points wins. And, since the Overworld grid is different every time, it's never the same game twice! If it catches on, there's also a Farmer's Market expansion. Ages 10+

If he dreams of becoming his own comics creator, he'll be so excited to see his artwork turned into a bound book! The kit comes with a blank book, markers and a booklet with helpful tips about how to set up the comic. Then, you put it in a pre-paid envelope and send it in to get bound, complete with an about-the-author page. Ages 8+

With 10 obstacles included, this kit makes sure he has everything he needs to become the ultimate ninja. He can swing from one ring to the next and build both upper body strength and imagination. This intro set works for many fitness levels — from beginner, intermediate and advanced training. All obstacles include steel hanging safety clips that hang between two sturdy posts. Parents, make sure to follow the included instructions for proper safety installation! Ages 5+

Remote-controlled cars are already a blast, but this race car is controlled by a laser, making for double the fun. Just point the laser on the floor, the wall or even the ceiling, and the car will storm after it. Ages 8+

If they're interested in getting into the world of 3D printing — or if they just want a new way to explore their art — this kit comes with everything they need to make their own 3D creations. They can follow along with the included instructions for guided builds, or they can make their own designs. Bonus: The pen doesn't get too hot, so you don't have to worry about burning fingers. Ages 6+

No need to go to a laser tag arena when you can get this set of laser tag set with enough gear for four people to play. You can duck through backyards, neighborhoods or even around the house for epic battles. The guns have a 150-foot shooting range, and vibrations make it really clear when you've been hit. Ages 8+

Why settle for a stress ball when you can squeeze some satisfying macaroni? The TikTok-famous Nee Doh comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but these elbow-mac shapes let them squish, stack and stretch to their heart's content. Ages 3+

It's definitely a trend to make everything, from fast-food dishes to toys, as tiny as possible for collectors. This itty-bitty Super Soaker is less than four inches across — and yet it really squirts water up to 25 feet! If they like it, you also gift them miniaturized versions of Bop It, Operation, a Magic 8-Ball or other retro favorites. Ages 6+

Whether he's doing some solo sleuthing or playing a team sport like Capture the Flag, these spy goggles will help him see in the dark. They have two LEDs that illuminate up to 25 feet. Ages 6+

Any tin of Crazy Aaron's thinking putty is a good time, since kids can sculpt with it, stretch it or twist it without fear that it's going to dry out. But this version does a neat trick: The color is temperature-activated, and goes from deep blue to purple to pink when it comes into contact with body heat. Ages 3+

If he's looking for a room upgrade, this moon lamp might be just what he needs. It's 3D printed to look like the lunar surface, and it lights up in 16 colors. It comes in four sizes, and it has a timer mode to shut off automatically. No age recommendation given

While your child builds catapults, gravity fans, moving cabins and collision cars, he'll be learning about the fundamental properties of potential and kinetic energy. The included manual also comes with a quiz section, which could help make studying for school tests more enjoyable. Ages 8+

If you're looking for ways to stay close to your 10-year-old son, this shared journal makes it easy to stay in touch with a variety of writing prompts and idea-starters. It has pages where you can make a list of all the cool things you've done together, or remember accomplishments — or just draw fun doodles! Ages 7 – 10

Soccer takes on a whole new meaning when the ball is a whopping 30 inches in diameter! The whole family can have fun outside trying to get this behemoth from one side of the field to the other. It comes with a pump, and deflates so you can store it away. Ages 3+

A little bit art project, a little bit fidget toy, this is just what a 10-year-old needs when they're on the go. Instead of paper and markers, this uses a stylus to create classic Spirograph images on a digital screen. When they're done, they can re-use the same surface over and over. Ages 5+

This smart machine kit introduces your 10-year-old to the world of robotics, giving him the chance to program robots he built himself. He just needs a tablet to use the app, which connects to the robot via Bluetooth. Ages 8+

He'll need to sharpen his critical thinking skills to solve the 20 mysteries included in this book. The events take place in different eras, so maybe he'll absorb some historical knowledge, too, but there's also a non-historical version or a STEM-themed version he can do next. Ages 8+