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
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Phone-Free Tourist Islands
Ulko-Tammio Promotes Digital Detox and Connection with Nature
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
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
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Emotional Regulation Plushies
Slumberkins' Flip Out Hammerhead Teaches Kids to Manage Feelings
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
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
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
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
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
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
Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars
Anders Hermansen Designs the Grip Car for Teenage Engineering
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
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'
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy 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
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
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
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
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
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
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
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Miniaturized Video Game Controllers
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mini Features Interactive Lighting Modes
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Distraction-Free Keyboard-ConnectedTools
The BYOK Device is Designed to Foster Productivity
Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones
The Mudita Kompakt Reduces Distractions and Screen Time
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Creepy Severed Hand Toys
The Wednesday Thing Toy From Jada Toys Really Moves
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
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Pocket-Sized Beat Makers
The Stylophone BEAT is Fun, Interactive and Inexpensive
Telescoping Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The ELO Vagabond Works with Android and iOS Devices
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Casual Mini Games
This Online Hub Allows for Players to Easily Learn Engaging Games
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
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
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Gen Alpha-Focused Podcast Apps
Storybutton Launches as a Generation Alpha-Targeted Radio Channel
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
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
Minimalist Phone Alternatives
tinyPod Turns Apple Watches into an Essentials-Only Phone
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
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
Evolving Robot Dog Companions
The Petoi Bittle x is an Interactive Small Robot Pet
Gamified Silicone Toys
The 'KULBUTOO' is a Fidget Toy that Uses Physics to Entertain Users
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Interactive Character Smartwatches
NickWatch Helps Kids Learn and Play with Nickelodeon Favorites
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
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
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Battery-Packed Advent Calendars
Currys LOGIK AAdvent Calendar Takes an Unexpected Approach
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
Offline Game-Inspired Brick Sets
Brick Dangerous Creates a LEGO T-Rex Google Character
Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
Kangaroutine Helps Kids Who Struggle with Routines
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
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
Prehistoric Puzzle Games
'Block Puzzle in the Stone Age' Takes a Refreshing Twist on a Classic
Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games
Mech Shooter Game Little Big Robots Launches on Mobile
Phone Puzzle Games
Word Search Game Offers Mental Stimulation with Word-Based Challenges
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Gamified Productivity Apps
Get Productive Turns Phone-Free Time into a Game with Rewards
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