Getting your boys away from their TVs or tablets is much harder then it use to be; here are some low-tech toys that will keep your kids "unplugged."
Tablets, phones, TVs and computers are all products that are great to entertain and teach young boys; it's hard to find toys unrelated to those techie products. This list has a bunch of examples of toys that will get your boys interacting with one-another without using a screen as a median.
Get your boys away from their screens and hook them up with a yo-yo or a fun way to thumb wrestle. There are even toys that make it fun and relatively safe for boys to beat on each other, which was definitely a fun and important part of my childhood. Get a low-tech toy for the young men you know and lessen the exposure to tech from at-least one area of their life, play-time.
14 Examples of Low-Tech Toys for Boys

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Robot Thumb Wrestlers
The Omnibot Battroborg Thumb War Fighting Robots Reinvent Thumb Wars

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Sci-Fi Toy Christmas Countdowns
The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is for Fanboys of All Ages

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Curved Modular Building Toys
The IKOS Modular Building Toys Make Amazing Spherical Forms
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Retro-Inspired Action Figures
Generation Grit by Laura Hale Encourages Empathy & Kindness in Boys
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Minimalistic Wooden Trinkets
The Toys for Boys by James Perse Boast a Sleek Hipster Aesthetic
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Zombified Toy Soldiers
The 'Box-O-Zombies' Toy Soldiers are Missing a Pulse
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Automatic Rubber Band Weapons
Destroy the Competition with the Rubber Band Machine Gun
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Nerdy Toy Subscription Boxes
The Nerd Block Jr. Boys' Box Contains Various Action Figures and Toys
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Sport Equipment-Making Notebooks
The Crumple Ball Notepad Makes Throwing Away Paper a Sport
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Notched Block Toys
The Totems Series One by Dino Sanchez is Made for All Ages
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Galactic Skateboards
Santa Cruz Company has Partnered With LucasFilm to Make Star Wars Skateboards
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Sci-Fi Adventure Slot Cars
This Star Wars Slot Car Set is Out of This Galaxy
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Inflatable Car Gamer Desks
This Ninja Turtles Inflatable Sports Car Doubles as a Holder
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Spacey Yo-Yo Accessories
These Star Wars Yo-Yo Stands Turn Toys into Jedis
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AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
E-Waste Portable Game Systems
The Steam Deck Motherboard Case Concept is Screen-Free
Handheld Gaming Laptop Designs
The Conceptual Compal Rover Play Has a Two-in-One Design
Handheld Resistance Devices
WOW Prevent Soft Tissue Injuries in Athletics & Performing Arts
Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots
The KT2 Kungfu Turtle Has a Miniature Yet Mighty Design
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Sculpturally Formed Jewelry Collections
Taras Yoom Designs the Cyber Zombie Collection
Retro Gaming Smartwatches
The Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch Has Four Classic Games
Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones
The Boring Phone by Heineken Helps Adults Focus on What Really Matters
Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Multifunctional Handheld Gaming Devices
The Unihertz Jelly Star is an Adorable Smartphone
Emotional Regulation Plushies
Slumberkins' Flip Out Hammerhead Teaches Kids to Manage Feelings
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Industrial Video Game Controllers
The Conceptual Nothing Gamepad (1) by Anurag Sarda is Ergonomic
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Miniaturized Video Game Controllers
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mini Features Interactive Lighting Modes
Air-Powered Racer Toys
The Air-Power Turbo Racer Travels Up to 30 Feet at 13 Feet Per Second
Interactive Screen-Free Games
Spin & Play® Encourages Physical Activity and Cognitive Development
Therapeutic Fidget Toys
Speks Magnet Balls Offer a Distraction from Everyday Stressors
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets
The Star Wars Tamagotchi Lets You Shape Anakin Skywalker’s Fate
Screen-Free Music Toys
Loops Lab Lowers the Barrier of Entry to Music Creation
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
AI-Powered Robotic Vacuums
Dohyuk Joo Designs the Keepy Home Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Remote Pet Toys
Enabot's ROLA PetPal Features AI-Enabled Pet Recognition
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Kid-Inspired Safety Gadgets
Ticktalk5 is a Smartwatch Phone for Kids' Safety
Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences
Zero Latency VR Offers Suspenseful 'Halloween Thrills'
Digital Marble Tabletop Games
The FunPop Tabletop Pinball Game Works with Up to Four Players
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches
The 'NehNehBaby' Training Watch Teaches Children Healthy Habits
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Internet Safety Metaverses
Google & Roblox's Be Internet Awesome World Teaches Online Safety
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
The 'Zerone 2' Teaches Kids Programming Basics in a Fun Way
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Groundbreaking Mobile Gaming Accessories
PuK Gaming Aims to Enhance Smartphone Gaming Performance
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
Jelly Bands Simplify Jewelry-Making with Snappable Beads
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones
The Mudita Kompakt Reduces Distractions and Screen Time
Distraction-Free Keyboard-ConnectedTools
The BYOK Device is Designed to Foster Productivity
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Reimagined Age-Inclusive Classic Games
Ageless Innovation Recently Debuted YAHTZEE Slots
Smart TV Party Games
Jackbox Games is Coming to Smart TVs Through a New Update
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Building Block Game Consoles
LEGO and Nintendo are Releasing a Game Boy Building Block Set
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Creepy Severed Hand Toys
The Wednesday Thing Toy From Jada Toys Really Moves
E-Waste Take-Back Boxes
Trashie's Tech Take Back Box Responsibly Recycles Electronic Devices
Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors
TCL's Playcube Projector is Designed Inspired by the Rubik's Cube
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
AI Kids Companion
ToonTalk is an AI-Powered Cartoon Friends for Fun, Learning, and Connection
Evolving Robot Dog Companions
The Petoi Bittle x is an Interactive Small Robot Pet
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Vending Machine Toys
Melissa & Doug's Wooden Vending Machine Play Set is Screen-Free
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
Magnetic Building Playsets
Moose Toys' Tile Town Has Dynamic Action Tiles to Spark Imagination
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Finger-Sized Throwing Games
Tactic Games Launches the New Mölkky Minipeli Skittle-Throwing Game
Kid-Friendly Microvibration Toothbrushes
The Philips One for Kids Supports Healthy Lifetime Habits
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Children-Empowered Adorable Smartwatches
NehNehBaby Introduces the Training Watch for Toddlers
Gamified Nighttime Reading
StoryMate Let's Parents Set Reading Goals for Their Children
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Gamified Silicone Toys
The 'KULBUTOO' is a Fidget Toy that Uses Physics to Entertain Users
Long-Haul Flight Toys
Turkish Airlines Created My Travel Buddy for Young Travelers
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Interactive Character Smartwatches
NickWatch Helps Kids Learn and Play with Nickelodeon Favorites
Cozy Self-Exploration Games
Betwixt Provides Epic Escapes from Stress & Anxiety with Storytelling
Interactive Toy Experiences
ToyPal Brings Soft Toys to Life with Personalized, AI-Powered Stories
Parent-Friendly Workout Plans
Matalan and Mr Motivator Tailor-Made Exercises for Parents
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Battery-Packed Advent Calendars
Currys LOGIK AAdvent Calendar Takes an Unexpected Approach
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Developmental Bath Toys
The Your (Un)Ordinary Bath Toy Collection Encourages Sensory Exploration
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Minimalist Phone Alternatives
tinyPod Turns Apple Watches into an Essentials-Only Phone
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Engaging 3D Games
The FOROS Game Brings Timeless Fun with a Modern Twist
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
Kangaroutine Helps Kids Who Struggle with Routines
Personalized Toddler Tales
The Spark Book Creates Custom Stories with Your Toddler as the Hero
Craft Starter Kits
Noah Makes It Easy to Begin a New Hobby
Distraction-Free App Hubs
Explore Minimalist Digital Apps for Focus With Minimal Market
Gamified Productivity Apps
Triforce Todos Combines Retro Game Style With Task Management Tools
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Prehistoric Puzzle Games
'Block Puzzle in the Stone Age' Takes a Refreshing Twist on a Classic
Stimulating Word Association Games
Worlds of Words Challenges Players to Think Outside the Box
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Gamified Productivity Apps
Get Productive Turns Phone-Free Time into a Game with Rewards
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Innovative Outdoor Play Solutions
YangQing Debuts the Turtle Splash & Bubbles Toy
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children
Essential Smartphone Repair Kits
This Hyper Tough Cell Phone Kit Features 17 Efficient Tools