Best Toys & Gift Ideas for 11-Year-Old Boys of 2023

There are 500 projects in this kit to help kids learn about circuits and electronics. No dangerous soldering iron or tools are required — all the pieces snap easily together.

Kids can experiment with alarms, a flying saucer, an AM radio, a musical doorbell, and much more. The kit’s clear instructions will help them succeed.

Are you tired of hearing the nonstop soundtrack of your 11-year-old’s video games? Get them some kid-friendly headphones.

This affordable set by Elecder has a 59-inch lead that doesn’t tangle or damage easily, and the headband is adjustable for a good fit.

Another great feature is that these headphones fold, making them easy to carry out and about. Plus they come with a one-year warranty.

This kid’s version of the Kindle Fire tablet is a great way for preteens to access books, apps, their favorite shows, and more. Parents love that you can set the parental controls to ensure it’s all age-appropriate.

A heavy-duty case, a year’s subscription to Amazon Kids+, and a two-year replacement warranty are included.

Start exploring the world of robotics and engineering by building your own robotic arm. This set is a fun option for 11-year-old boys. Once assembled, the arm will open, close, grab, release, rotate, and reach.

We like that there’s an audible indicator on each of the five gearboxes to help prevent injury or breakages when it’s operating.

Get your boy interested in the world of photography and videography. Your child can fit this durable camera to his scooter, skateboard, or bike. In the waterproof case provided, it will even work in 6 feet of water.

An LCD screen lets him easily see what he’s capturing. There are also games, frames, filters, and fun photo effects.

Your child can use this kit to build a robot in as little as 45 minutes with this STEM toy. Once they’ve assembled their robot, they can program it using the free Makeblock app, which is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, and other operating systems.

The instructions are easy to follow and give you ideas to customize your own robot. This set is compatible with most major building blocks, so your boy can get as creative as he’d like, adding extra pieces to his robots.

This cute and fun robot responds to the simplest hand gestures. Swipe left, right, backward, or forward, and see what he does. Expand his world by connecting via Bluetooth to an iOS or Android device.

MiP will also react to noises and sounds around him. He does talk, but as he speaks his own language, it’s unlikely you’ll understand him.

Lego is timeless, and this kit will especially engage young Harry Potter fans. With wizards and mystical creatures, they can play out their fantasies in this advanced-level building.

The set comes with 10 character figures and instructions to create Fawkes, Hedwig, Scabbers, or the Basilisk.

There’s lots of attention to detail with extra magical artifacts to complete the picture.

Our kids love this fill-in-the-blanks card game. It’s the kiddie-friendly version of Cards Against Humanity. It’s suitable for up to 10 players over 8 years old, so your boy can play it with friends or family.

We appreciate that kids can play it straight out of the box with no complicated rules. It’s also good for travel, making it ideal for holidays, summer camps, or sleepovers.

Here’s a new twist on the family favorite, Monopoly. We usually encourage kids not to cheat when playing games, but this one allows it.

However, don’t get caught, as there are consequences. Get away with it, though, and you get a reward. Bending the rules can be fun for all the family playing this game.

This gift is an excellent choice for the football fans in your life. This dice game is fast-paced and based on scoring a touchdown. You can play it individually, head to head, or in teams of two.

While there’s a certain amount of math involved, your 11-year-old won’t even realize it when they’re having fun with family or friends. It’s also portable, as it includes its own storage bag.

Eleven-year-old boys are often fascinated by the world of magic. This kit contains all they need to learn some card tricks and illusions.

Your budding magician will have great fun putting on his own magic show to wow you.

Has your 11-year got what it takes to navigate the labyrinth? This clear sphere marble maze encloses 22 feet of 3D track, with 100 barriers in the way of getting the ball to the end. This will provide hours of flipping and twisting fun.

When your boy has gone to bed, you can see if you can master it as well!

Kids love this safe and fun darts game. The board hangs on a wall or door, with a picture hook or similar fixing. The darts are magnetic, making them far safer to launch than classic darts. Throw them and watch as they stick to the board.

This game is fun for all the family and won’t damage the walls (or the kids!).

Whose rocket will fly the highest? This kit has two launchers for kids to stomp on and send their rocket flying up to 200 feet in the air. These award-winning rockets require no batteries or electricity; they run on kid-power as they jump on the ignition.

This is great outdoor fun for your 11-year-old and his friends.

What child doesn’t enjoy a game of frisbee? These 13-inch rings from Aerobie are lightweight, soft, and easy to catch, and they fly far! This type of ring was used to set a Guinness world record for a throw of 1,333 feet.

These are great for a game of catch and to personalize your throwing or catching style. The open center lets you catch the frisbee on your arm, hand, or foot.

This unique Y-shaped scooter is the closest many kids will get to skiing the slopes. Your 11-year-old can lean into the handlebars and twist his hips to do mega drifts and 360-degree spins. It can travel up to 15 miles per hour, so don’t forget the helmet and protective pads.

One of the best features of this scooter is that it folds away for easy transportation and storage.

Nerf battles are the in thing for boys on the go. This Nerf gun will hit your target with its 25-dart drum that can fire five darts per second. Load it up, press the trigger, and blast them off — the darts will travel up to 90 feet if you use fresh batteries.

The motorized mechanism requires four D batteries that are not included.

If you want to go all out, this electric three-wheeler power rider will surely be a hit. It will run for up to 30 minutes on a full charge and has a maximum speed of 9 miles per hour. It will slide, drift, and even do 360-degree turns.

Powered by a 12V rechargeable battery, it has a hand-operated front brake and a pneumatic front wheel that resists high impact.

Take target practice to another level with this safe bow and arrow set. Pop the arrows in the fast load loops in the bow, take aim, and fire. These arrows will stick to many surfaces.

Because the arrows are tipped with soft foam pads, kids can even use this indoors, but make sure your recipient checks with his parents first.

For the Little League player in your life, why not get them a pitching machine? Practice makes perfect, and the soft, small-sized balls launched from this machine will train their eyes to the sweet spot. You can adjust the pitch angle easily, and there’s a 5-second delay between the pitches, which travel at 30 miles per hour.

It runs on C batteries, which aren’t included, but it does come with 12 balls.

Clue Master is a logic game that will help develop deduction skills and logical reasoning in a fun way. It comes with magnetic pieces kids can use to solve the 40 challenges. It starts off easy but gets progressively harder, and two minds might be better than one in this solo-player game.

We like that it folds like a book, making it practical to use in a car or restaurant.

Kids love digging for treasure. With this kit, your budding archaeologist or geologist can uncover 15 different gemstones from a solid block. The tools they need to excavate are all included.

The kit includes an informative guidebook with easy-to-follow instructions.

Introduce kids to the world of electronics with this brick-building circuit set. There are over 115 projects they can complete, which will light up, make sounds, or create motion.

It requires three AA batteries (not included) and is compatible with similar building bricks of different brands.

Become a super sleuth and enter the realm of forensic science. Use this kit to solve two mysteries by decoding secret messages, matching the fingerprints, and completing other scientific tests. The kit contains all you need to make your deductions.

Your kids will love this insight into the work of a crime scene investigator.

Ready to use out of the box, Cozmo will become your child’s new best friend. Your boy can code this robot via a free app, with three different levels of coding to keep kids engaged. This robot expresses emotions on its screen, has facial recognition software, and is great fun.

This collector’s edition comes in cool black and silver colors. If you prefer, you can also get the original Cozmo in red and white.

Has your boy got what it takes to get his starship out of the asteroid attack? This slide-and-move game will test your child’s planning, problem-solving, and visual perception skills. There are 60 levels to complete, from beginner to expert.

The portable game board comes with complete instructions and challenges.

This lighthearted, fun book is filled with puzzles, statistics, stories, and facts. It covers subjects such as monsters, disasters, treasure, weapons, cars, tricks, and so much more. Learn how to make fake blood, escape a shark attack, or land an airplane in an emergency.

We like that this book is aimed at boys, with lots of fun and educational facts thrown in.

Practice throwing hoops in your bedroom with this mini-basketball kit. It fits over the door with padded hooks, so mom and dad won’t complain about any damage.

This also includes a 5-inch rubber Spalding ball and tools necessary for assembly.

This modern twist on a classic outdoor game is great for camping, backyard fun, or the beach when the sun goes down. The set includes batteries, territory lights, jail markers, light-up team wristbands, and glowing crystals representing each team’s flags.

This game is great for families or larger groups of up to 20 people.

This is a miniature tabletop version of classic foosball. Suitable for two to four players, it’s compact and lightweight. Challenge your friends or siblings, or create your own soccer league for hours of fun.

This sturdy set is made from chrome-plated steel rods with non-slip rubber handles and comes fully assembled.

With over 70 pranks and step-by-step instructions for each, your 11-year-old boy can have great fun with this book. He can make fake edible dog poop, fake snot, or fake mouse turds in ice — really gross!

As parents, we appreciate that these pranks are fun and not mean in any way, even if they might get a bit annoying for mom and dad.

These affordable walkie-talkies are great fun for boys. They can strategize while playing Nerf battles or give one to their friend across the street so they can keep in touch.

With a 9000-foot range, clear sound, and three channels, it’s an ideal communication tool until they’re ready for a cellphone.