Shopping for a 13-year old boy? We’ve got the gift ideas that 13-year-old boys are going to love!
As a mom of 5 boys myself (plus Miranda has 3 boys too!), we have a lot of experience with gifting boys. We’ve got the coolest gift ideas for 13-year-old boys for 2023!
Featuring a mixture of toys, tools, gear, clothes, and more; we’ve got gift ideas for every 13-year-old boy you’re shopping for, whether it’s for a Christmas gift, Easter gifts, birthday gifts, or a special gift just because.
General Gift Ideas for 13-Year-Old Boys
Want some general gift ideas and then you can go shopping to pick out a specific item for him? Here is a list of gifts perfect for teenage boys.
- Wallet
- Clothing
- Latest Video Games (Mario Kart, Madden NFL, Minecraft – those are all popular games)
- Virtual Reality Set
- Remote Control Car
- Hottest Tech Gadgets (cell phone, tablet, laptop, etc.)
- Sports Equipment (football, soccer ball, basketball, baseball glove and bat, ect.)
- Board Games
- Card Games
- Gift Card
- Outdoor Games
- Great Book
- Art Supplies
- Experience Gifts (think tickets to a skate park, a trip to New York City and the Empire State Building, an amusement park, tickets to an event like a sporting game, etc.)
Ultimate List of Gifts for 13-Year-Old Boys They’ll Actually Like
Are you looking for a good gift you can purchase online? Here’s a great list of our favorite gifts for thirteen-year-olds.
Best Gifts For 13 Year Old Boys
If you're hunting for the best of the best gift ideas for a young man entering his teen years, we've rounded them up right here! You're sure to find the perfect gift idea on our list of the best gifts.
These are all things that I have given my own son.
As a mom of 6 kids, you can take my advice on these gift ideas. Most of these items are ones I have given to my 13-year-old son (and he loved) or things he has mentioned that he'd like.
Whether you're looking for practical gifts, cool gifts, tech gifts, or fun gifts, we've got them!
Ravensburger Horrified: Greek Monsters Board Game
Board game enthusiasts are going to love this new, visually-stunning game from Ravensburger.
Greece's most notorious monsters have escaped Pandora's Box! The Gods have called on you as their avatars to trap these beasts once more.
Work together to defend against Medusa, Cerberus, Minotaur, Chimera, Siren, and Basilisk. Each monster presents a unique challenge, and players can adjust the difficulty by playing against a new group of monsters each game. Save the Isle of Elysium before terror overwhelms you!
GOTRAX SRX PRO 8.5" Bluetooth Hoverboard
This cool, self-balancing hoverboard comes equipped with a Bluetooth speaker so he can safely enjoy music while he rides.
My son loves the sleek design and that he can ride for quite a long time on a full charge.
Castle Panic Big Box
This game is a MUST-HAVE for young teenagers! It is so much fun, your teen will play it over and over again!
This special Big Box set contains all of the expansion packs too for extra fun! My son loves this game! It's such a fun gift!
A Jersey For His Favorite Athlete
At 13, there's a good chance he is a huge sports fan - get him a jersey of his favorite player from his favorite team!
Whether he's a fan of NFL, NBA, MLB, or another sport, you can find a huge selection at Fanatics - it's my favorite place to shop for all things sports! Not only do they have tons of jerseys, they also have other sports-themed gifts as well, like hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, bedroom lamps (even groovy lava lamps), and so much more!
My sports fans are always happy with a new jersey!
LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader Plush
He's gonna love this Star Wars Darth Vader LEGO Minifig plush! It's adorable and perfect for fans of Star Wars and LEGO!
Hogwarts Dumbledore's Office
LEGO is a great toy for the teen years! If he likes LEGO and Harry Potter he'll love this new set from LEGO! It features four floors of Hogwarts' magic!
Marvelous Multi Purpose Paint Marker - set of 12
Artistic 13-year-old boys will love this set of vibrantly-colored markers from my favorite arts and crafts supply brand, OOLY!
These neat multi-purpose water-based paint markers allow you to color on all sorts of materials, including wood, ceramic, rocks, and more!
You can save 15% on your first order from OOLY too, HERE.
Jurassic Park Chess Set from The Noble Collection
Wow, this chess set is awesome and perfect for 13-year-old boys! Fans of the Jurassic Park movies will flip for this intricately detailed chess set, which includes 32 finely sculpted pieces and a full graphic chess board!
It's from The Noble Collection so you can be sure it's a well-made set that's collector-quality! My son absolutely loves this chess set! It's such a unique gift!
Star Wars Villainous Board Game
Most average 13-year-old boys love Star Wars! This game is a fun twist because instead of being the "good guys" players are one of the villains!
In Villainous, players play as an iconic Star Wars Villain. Choose Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, General Grievous, Asajj Ventress, or Moff Gideon.
Each Villain has a unique objective and abilities, just like in the movies. Players can meddle with their opponents by forcing them to face off against Jedi and heroes like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and The Mandalorian.
My son has this game and really enjoys it!
Donner Acoustic Guitar Set
Teenage girls seem to always like a boy who can play guitar, so naturally, lots of boys find themselves wanting to learn how to play when they hit the teen years. This set from Donner is a great beginner's acoustic guitar set with everything he needs to get started! It would make a great birthday gift!
My son has this set and it's a great way for young teens to learn to play guitar.
Great Wolf Lodge Gift Card
Have you considered the gift of an experience? Great Wolf Lodge is the best indoor waterpark/hotel experience in the US!
My son always loves it when we go to Great Wolf Lodge! If you want to be known as the person who gives out the cool gifts, gift a trip to The Great Wolf Lodge!
Monopoly Travel World Tour
The Monopoly Travel World Tour board game is a twist on classic Monopoly gameplay that has players discovering and visiting exciting travel destinations. Players buy destinations, complete travel goals, and stamp the dry-erase gameboard with their token stamper to win.
This Monopoly variation is one of the newest ones and my son has loved it!
Bugatti Remote Control Car
Even though he may no longer be a young boy, there are still toys he is likely to enjoy, and RC cars (especially ones for hot sports cars like the Bugatti Divo) are one of those!
This remote-controlled car features front and rear lights, a shock absorption system, and a metallic paint surface. The 2.4 GHz radio control system, has a built-in anti-jamming function.
This rc car is made of a thickened ABS material, which is resistant to crashes and falls and can reach speeds up to 7mph and it is equipped with a rechargeable 7.4V 900mAh battery, which when fully charged, has 40 minutes of run time at maximum power.
He's going to love this cool gift!
The Map of Middle Earth
Lord of the Rings fans will love this framed Map of Middle Earth! Mounted on wood, it measures 16 inches x 10 inches. All of the details make this a very impressive map replica!
It will look great in his bedroom!
Smartivity Pinball Machine
This DIY kit is perfect for 13-year-old boys! What teenage boy doesn't love playing pinball and it's so much better when they can say they built it themselves!
Made from high-quality, re-engineered, laser-cut wood, all SMARTIVITY products are recyclable, safe, non-toxic, and sustainable. This kit also offers mess-free assembly using rubber bands - no glue is required.
Ravensburger Super Mario Labyrinth
Labyrinth has been an international classic for 35 years! Now it features characters from the beloved Super Mario games! It's likely that your 13-year-old boy is already a big fan of video games - let him spend some time with Mario away from the Nintendo Switch.
On your turn, you’ll shift the maze and move along the path, trying to get to the characters on your cards while blocking your opponents. Be the first to find all your characters and make it back to your starting place to win!
This is a great game that my boys love!
GoSports DROPSTER Prize Drop Game with Customizable Slots
Okay, how many of you grew up loving to watch The Price is Right?! This Plinko-inspired game is SO. Much. Fun!
Teen boys can assign point values to the slots and then play with friends and family to see who can accumulate the highest number of points.
Buffalo Games - Apollo Games (NASA)
Apollo is a cooperative strategy game inspired by the NASA moon missions.
It’s up to you to walk in the footsteps of NASA’s pioneers and embark on the missions that made history… FOR ALL MANKIND!
Play as Mission Control and or an Astronaut. Both sides must work together and strategize to complete flight stages, overcome obstacles, repair the spacecraft, and keep communications clear.
The All-Season Weighted Blanket
Looking for a practical gift for him? Check out this luxurious weighted blanket from Dubs Labs! We all know that teen boys need a lot of sleep and this will help them sleep better!
After a full day, get a long, deep hug with the Moonbow soft, double-sided, weighted blanket made for all seasons!
Use the bamboo cooling side of the blanket for warm nights (summer) and the polyester side of the blanket for cooler nights (fall/spring).
Included is also a micro-plush duvet cover for cold nights (winter).
Gridded double stitching keeps the blanket’s glass micro-beads evenly distributed across your body, creating “deep touch pressure stimulation” to increase serotonin and melatonin, decrease cortisol, and hug you all night long.
Behold, the power of drug-free, insanely comfy, intense relaxation.
My son has this blanket and sleeps with it every night!
Steal The Bacon
Fast-paced, easy to learn, and a whole lot of fun! That's how your 13-year-old boy will describe this fun game from Dolphin Games, the people who created the popular, "Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza" game.
Adventure Force Double Fire Dart Blaster
The Adventure Force Double Fire by Buzz Bee Toys is a twin barrel dart blaster that features hinge action loading.
Trashed The Card Game
Trashed was inspired by the old-time favorite card game Garbage. We used to play Garbage with the teenage girls and boys in youth group and it was a huge hit, so your 13-year-old boy is sure to have fun with this card game!
With custom cards and unique twists to gameplay, Trashed takes the classic game to a whole new level.
Your goal is to get your cards lined up in the right order, from 1 to 10. But, look out for the terrible Trashed card! Wild cards allow for excitingly big turns, while Stop cards will stop you in your tracks!
Ginger Fox RGB Ocean by Carnovsky 500 Piece 3 Pictures in 1 Jigsaw Puzzle
Have you ever seen a puzzle as cool as this one before?!
These beautiful jigsaw puzzles explore the interaction between color and light through the visionary work of Carnovsky.
Three different images sit on top of each other, and the resulting picture is unexpected and mesmerizing. The colors mix up and the lines and shapes entwine as your eyes try to make sense of what they see.
Use the red, green and blue viewing glasses included to isolate each layer of the image, turning one puzzle into three stunning pictures or scan the QR code to turn your device into a magical viewing lens.
20V Multi-Function LED Flashlight
This is a great practical gift and a good way for him to slowly start building up his tool collection as he grows closer to an adult man.
It can be used as a conventional flashlight, a flashing trouble-light, desk light, and more. It can even be hung as hands-free lighting tool to illuminate the inside of a tent, a darken engine compartment, and other project lighting! My son likes to use it for fun, late night outdoor activites, like flashlight tag.
Because it's from Worx, you know it's going to be good quality too.
Safe Phones for Kids - GABB
He's probably begging for a phone at this point. 13 is a great age to get him a GABB phone.
Gabb provides all the benefits of a cell phone for kids but WITHOUT the typical risks. The kids can call, text, group message, take and send photos --- all without Internet or social media. Using the promo code (THRIFTYNIFTY) to get a discounted price for GABB Watches & GABB phones. Gabb phones are just a smart, good idea to help keep kids safe during their teenage years.Flinch Game
Flinch is the ultimate stockpile card game that everyone, including teenagers, loves!
Created back in 1905, this American classic is back to entertain a whole new generation of card game players.
If you’re the first player to play all your cards in sequential order, you'll be the winner!
Zing Bow
This fun set even includes 3 zonic whistle arrows.
If he's a fan of Nerf guns, he will love this bow!
Worx 20V USB Charger Adapter
The Worx 20V USB Charger Adapter has two USB ports for charging phones, tablets, and even laptops. It's a great practical gift he will use for years to come!
Bunch O Balloons Self Sealing Water Balloons
Shopping for a summer birthday?
My 13-year-old boy still loves to have a great water battle! These water balloons are the best because they are self-sealing! The are the only ones we buy now.
Tile Up by Winning Moves
Tile Up is a clever strategy game that teens really enjoy playing.
Players work to try and score points by creating shapes out of their tiles that match goal cards. You can only place tiles on top of other tiles if the two tiles are different colors and the tile on top has a lower number than the tiles it is covering.
The player with the most points at the end of the game, when the four corners of the game board have been covered with tiles, wins!
GraviTrax Power: Starter Marble Run
This extra-large marble track kit is perfect for kids who love to build!
Boys can now automate or program their marble runs with the introduction of electronic elements into the GraviTrax ecosystem. Create dynamic and interactive marble runs with the 138-pc. GraviTrax POWER XXL Set, the first-ever
electrical addition to the popular line that includes all seven electrical components.
My 13-year-old son LOVES building these marble tracks!
Touchdown Mad Libs - by Mickie Matheis
Shopping for a football fan? Get him these Touchdown Mad Libs! He'll have a lot of fun crafting his own silly stories and I love how it's an educational gift too, reinforcing parts of speech!
Risk Europe
This enhanced game of conquest will excite gamers with hours of battle and strategizing to control Europe!
Each player steps into the role of a medieval king and competes with a full army to expand their kingdom and take over Europe.
Through shrewd tactical planning –and a little bit of lucky dice rolling- one player will conquer Europe and reign supreme!
This is an awesome gift for teens who love board games!
Pop and Pass Outdoor Game W/Launcher
Pop and Pass is an exciting “no-throw” game of catch.
Teens will love to use the lacrosse-style stick launchers to pass the soft foam balls back and forth to one another.
It's easy to load and launch. Just pull the handle back to load, then quickly push forward to launch.
Creatto Shimmer Shark & Ocean Pals
Crafty teen boys will love this fun kit! It includes flexible yet durable interlocking plastic tiles along with a string of LED lights that you can piece together to make animals, decorations, or your own custom creations.
Each set includes an illustrated manual with easy, step-by-step instructions for multiple designs, but the building possibilities are nearly limitless using your imagination.
Jurassic Park Danger! Game
Fans of the Jurassic Park movies will love this board game!
The first visitors have arrived at Jurassic park to see its miraculous dinosaurs firsthand. But chaos has hit Isla nublar — the power is out, and the prehistoric creatures are on the hunt! One player controls the T. Rex, Dilophosaurus, and Velociraptor, prowling through the Jungle to attack the humans. The other players team up as characters from the classic movie, struggling to get Jurassic park back online and escape the Island before they become prey!
4'x2' All Weather Cornhole Game Set
He'll love this GoSports All Weather Cornhole Game Set!
This set includes 2 ultra sturdy 4 feet x 2 feet all-weather corn hole boards, 8 all-weather regulation size and weight bean bags with game rules.
Made from incredibly sturdy hard plastic that is lightweight, making it a durable and portable corn hole game set you can take anywhere.
If he's a sports fan, he will love this cornhole game and use it for years and years to come, even as an older teen!
Otterbox PopSockets Phone Case
Otter + Pop Symmetry Series complements any teen's style, featuring the popular integrated PopSockets PopGrip.
The PopGrip presses flat to fit in any pocket and the precision design ensures your phone’s buttons work perfectly. Otter + Pop Symmetry Series is the slim, expressive case that's perfect for teens.
Choose from a variety of phone styles for both iPhones and Galaxy. This gift is a great idea for any teen with a phone!
Pass The Pigs: Big Pigs
This fun game can be played indoors or out, by players of ages. It's a game that's not only easy to learn, it's also one that everyone enjoys, especially my teenagers!
Custom Personalized Gifts | Name Stories
Celebrate the milestone of becoming a teen by gifting your child a Name Story print, perfect for a home desk/work space.
These unique prints make for unique and memorable gift that is sure to bring a smile.
Combining typography with artistic expression, the carefully created content is a result of years of rigorous and passionate study.
OgoSport Jabbit Classic (Wooden Throw & Catch Game)
This Jabbit Classic is a wooden, traditional style version of a captivating game of toss and catch.
Perfect for all ages, get ready and sling to throw, then jab to catch with this catcher and launcher in one.
This set features a soft, natural rope ball and European beech wood throwers. A perfect option for a relaxing, fun and friendly competition with family or friends!
Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphones
The Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphones are truly wireless and come ready to use! They feature automatic pairing, so you can just take them out of the case and it will automatically connect to your phone (after first use) for quick and easy access to phone calls or music.
The auto on/off capabilities allows you to never worry about turning them on or off again, simply take them in or out of the case.
An optimized battery provides 6.5 hours of continuous play/talk time on a single charge (24 hours total with case).
Designed for compact earbuds, the 7 mm dynamic driver reproduces crystal clear sound in an ultra-compact design for enhanced efficiency. These earbuds are fantastic gifts that any teen would love!
3Doodler Create+ | The World's First 3D Printing Pen
Discover a whole new way to make art, fix things, design wearable items, build models, and decorate your space!
The easy-to-use Create+ pen extrudes heated plastic which hardens rapidly, allowing you to draw in 3D, freehand, or using stencils.
It can also be a useful tool for fixing broken toys as well! Simply use the heated plastic to rejoin materials and plug gaps.
'Man Skateboard 01 In Watercolor' Poster By paulrommer
Check out this awesome poster he can hang your in his bedroom! Super cool and available in three sizes.
Glow in the Dark Science Lab
Conduct fun and illuminating experiments with glowing substances and neon pigments!
Now you can cast your own glowing neon sidewalk chalk in fun shapes like stars, crystals, and frogs. Make some flowers that glow in the dark. Mix up a glowing solution to make your own glow sticks. Observe your glowing creations under a UV flashlight (a blacklight).
Get ready to learn about light, phosphosporecence, and glowing materials.
This kit includes two glowing pigments, UV flashlight, glow-in-the-dark star stickers, plaster for chalk, and tools and instructions. The box even doubles as a blacklight showcase!
Dukes of Hazzard Hoodie Hooded Sweatshirt
Now thanks to streaming services, a whole new generation of boys is enjoying The Dukes of Hazzard. If he enjoys this classic show, get him this cool sweatshirt!
Minecraft Magnetic Travel Puzzle
Fans of Minecraft will love this challenging puzzle game!
THE BOULDER - 32 Oz. Insulated Water Bottle
Evo Vessel has taken their best-selling BOULDER bottle and added features that make it even better.
Made from premium 18/8 stainless steel, it keeps drinks cold up to 90 hours and hot up to 18 hours.
It also includes a removable strainer for tea, fruit, and ice cubes.
Adventure Force Arsenal 2pk Dart Blasters
This Adventure Force Arsenal Set comes with 2 dart blasters (1 rifle and 1 pistol), scope, 3 - 8 count dart flip clips and 25 long distance darts that are compatible with all Adventure Force Blasters and most standard NERF blasters.
Escape The Room:Mystery at the Stargazer's Manor
Escape the Room games began as digital adventures and have quickly turned into real-life events all over the world!
ThinkFun’s version of Escape the Room allows you to bring all the excitement of these experiences into your very own home!
He'll have to solve puzzles, unlock hidden clues, and unravel the mystery of the Stargazer’s Manor.
Gel Pens, 24pk - Multicolor
Schoolwork has never been more fun! Now it's easy to add some color to your doodles, drawings, writings, and more. Plus, this pack is big enough to share with your friends!
The Escape Game
Escape Room fun, right in your own home!
The Mission-
Stop suspected art thief Vincent Hahn before another masterpiece goes missing!
The FULLY digital version of The Escape Game’s at-home adventure, Unlocked: The Heist – Vol. 1: Chasing Hahn is now available!
They have conveniently taken all of the pieces in the original mission kit that were sent out physically and made them digital so you can play right away!! No waiting.
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For even more top gift ideas, check out these best gifts for teen boys. If he’s a Harry Potter fan, he will love any of these Harry Potter gifts, and for teenage boys who like video games, check out these Minecraft gift ideas. We also have gift ideas for 13-year-old girls too!
Make sure you check out my full holiday gift guide for top gifts for the whole family!
Ashley Parks
Sunday 31st of December 2023
This age can be super tricky to buy for. I'm so glad my almost 13 year old daughter made an Amazon wish list this past Christmas. She gave us a lot of good ideas!
Shannon Victoria Holmes
Saturday 11th of February 2023
What great gift ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Ashley Parks
Sunday 25th of December 2022
The Jurassic Park chess set is amazing! My little guy loves dinosaurs, so I know at this point he'd just play with the dinosaurs and wouldn't understand the game. I think he'd love it as a chess set in a few years. My hubby would probably like the game now! His birthday is coming in March... that might be a good gift idea for him!
Lauryn R
Monday 12th of December 2022
These are fantastic gift ideas, thank you so much for sharing! I love all of the movie and game themed board and card games. The Donner Acoustic Guitar Set would be perfect for my son, he really wants to learn how to play.
Peggy Nunn
Monday 5th of December 2022
I would like the Ginger Fox RGB Ocean by Carnovsky 500 Piece 3 Pictures in 1 Jigsaw Puzzle for myself. It is a beautiful puzzle.