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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Pony Character Crochet Kits
The My Little Pony x The Woobles Craft Recreates Applejack & More
Wooden Figure Sets
Nintendo Unveiled 'My Mario' in 30-Piece and 3-Piece Sets
Sensor-Driven Play Blocks
LEGO Smart Bricks Introduce Responsive Building Toys
Child-Friendly Voice Messengers
KARRI Shares a Safe, Screen-Free Way for Kids to Connect
Retro Gaming Chargers
The Mobile BOY Power Bank Merges Portable Energy with Classic Handheld Games
E-Waste Portable Game Systems
The Steam Deck Motherboard Case Concept is Screen-Free
Pocket-Sized Fidget Toy
Slider-Gamemackey Combines Retro Gaming Buttons with Fidget Puzzle Action
Pocket Gaming Power Hubs
The Powerboy 2-In-1 Retro Gaming Console Plays Games and Charges
Interactive Puzzle Games
Mathstick Offers Matchstick Puzzles to Challenge Logic Skills
Playful Oral Care Kits
The Build-A-Brush Starter Kit Turns Daily Brushing into a Creative Activity
Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets
Nano-mals are Tiny, Interactive Companions That Double as Fidget Toys
Interactive Gaming Cubes
The Rubik’s WOWCube Combines Digital Play with Tactile Puzzle Mechanics
Wearable Gaming Computers
Pip-Boy 3000 Replica from Bethesda Includes Screen & Radiation Detector
Retro Gaming Smartwatches
The Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch Has Four Classic Games
Screen-Free Play Companions
Fabli Creates an Immersive World of Storytelling, Music and Games
Emotional Companion Robots
The X-Origin 'Yonbo' Smart Home Robot Has Long-Term Memory
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Smartphone-Sized Beds
IKEA's Phone Sleep Collection Gamifies Mindful Device Use Before Bed
Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs
CASETiFY x Toy Story is Whimsical and Vibrant
Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections
Moose Toys Partners with Mark Rober on CrunchLabs
Voice-to-Sticker Printers
Stickerbox Supports AI-Powered, Safe, Independent, Creative Play
Screen-Free Learning Devices
The NODI Flip Offers Portable Parent-Approved Audio Learning for Kids
Miniature Phone Beds
The IKEA Phone Sleep Collection Turns Screen Time into a Nightly Ritual
Screen-Free Communication Concepts
Ishac Bertran Prototyped a Voice-Only, Fixed Location Phone
Candy Collector Robots
Airheads' Decoy Boy is the First Robotic Trick-or-Treat Sidekick
Cuddly Audio Toys
Cuddle Tonies Share Family-Friendly Stories and Soothing Sounds
Paw-Print Soap Tools
Dinoosh Turns Hand-Washing into Playful Hygiene Practice for Kids
Mindful Digital Aquariums
Reef Turns Screen-Free Time into a Calm Ritual Through Interaction
Interactive Educational TV Games
LeapFrog LeapMove Has a Webcam-Like Design
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Retro-Inspired Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The GameSir Pocket Taco Has a Nostalgic Design
Kid-Safe AI Smartwatches
The Pinwheel Watch Offers a Parent-Monitored PinwheelGPT Chat App
Programmable Robot Toys
Robosen's MINI Robots Introduce a First-of-Its-Kind Smart Toy Platform
Responsive Building Toys
LEGO SMART Play Integrates Technology That Reacts in Real Time
Retro Phone Experiences
Brick 1100 Recreates Classic Mobile Simplicity On Modern Smartphones
Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices
Heineken and Bodega Introduced the Boring Phone
Interactive Educational Bug Games
'Rebug' Encourages Kids to Get Off Screens and into Nature
Face-to-Face Game Consoles
Board Merges the Best Features of Board Games and Video Games
Screen-Free Children's Audio Toys
Tonies Introduces Three New Products for Littles
Modern Ergonomic Toolboxes
TINKR's Modern Toolbox Workstation Features Essentials for DIY Projects
Tactile Focus Desk Devices
Plable by Kaira Majahan Is a One-Button Task Companion
Therapeutic Fidget Toys
Speks Magnet Balls Offer a Distraction from Everyday Stressors
Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys
Clixo's Dino Adventure Pack Encourages Screen-Free Holiday Play
Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys
LEGO's Gingerbread AT-AT Walker Features a Limited-Edition Minifig
NFC Mindfulness Cubes
The Brick App Used a Physical Cube to Curb Screen Addiction
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
Guided Challenge Party Games
Tomy's Human Controller Game Involves a Connected Headset
Modernized Nostalgic Toys
Tin Can Offers a Novel Approach to Children's Communication
Co-Branded Game Zones
Hasbro and Amazon are Running the Hasbro Game Zone
Screen-Free Music Toys
Loops Lab Lowers the Barrier of Entry to Music Creation
Micro-Robotic Digital Pets
MicroPets Appeal to Digitally Native Kids and Kidults
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Slim Tabletop Gaming Controllers
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Works with a Range of Systems
Multi-Brand Match Games
Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked Unites Brands Like Barbie & Hot Wheels
AI-Powered Robotic Vacuums
Dohyuk Joo Designs the Keepy Home Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
AI Learning Companions
SlowMo AI Teaches Kids 6-12 Safe AI Use Through Games
Screen-Free Entertainment Toys
The Toniebox 2 Engages Kids with Stories, Sounds, Music & Games
Home Maintenance Toolkits
TINKR Makes Toolkits for Easy Home Maintenance and Move-In Fixes
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Backyard Electric Ride-Ons
Garvee Launched its 'Ride-On Toys Collection'
Myth-Busting Skincare Campaigns
indu is Helping Teen Boys Better Care for Their Skin
STEAM-Inspired Construction Toy Systems
Meekins Corp. Introduces Rail Cube to the US Market
Kid-Friendly Sport Smartwatches
The WeariQ Kids Smartwatch is Low-Cost Yet Advanced
Kid-Focused Screen-Free Learning Kits
Bellybees is Expanding Beyond Baby Food into a New Category
Wind-Up Collectibles
Wind-Upz Revive Wind-Up Toys for a New Generation of Kids & Collectors
Digital Pet Collector Games
Find Tamagotchi Introduces Nostalgic IP to Gen Zalpha on Roblox
Cyber Pet Companions
OlloBot Introduces Low-Maintenance AI Pets for Emotional Support
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Revives a 90s Console
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
Modular Space Toys
Lego Space Exploration Telescope Set Transforms to Telescope, Microscope & UFO
AI Desktop Companion Concepts
TCL Tbot is Designed to Pair with the TCK Kids Watch MT48
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
Jelly Bands Simplify Jewelry-Making with Snappable Beads
Screen-Free Wooden Car Toys
Qubs' RasKars Feature Hidden Tech That Drives Vehicles Autonomously
Reimagined Age-Inclusive Classic Games
Ageless Innovation Recently Debuted YAHTZEE Slots
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Instant Micro-Entertainment Tools
Boring Button Delivers Quick, Random Online Fun With One Tap
Puppy Care Toys
Little Live Pets Ouchies Helps Kids Heal a Plush Retriever Named Cooper
Screen-Free Audio Toys
Qubitunes Helps Kids Create Their Own Audio Adventures
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Modular Dog Toys
WAGLAB PlayStack Has Interchangeable Parts Like The Squiggle and The Bully
Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems
The Vectrex Mini Revives a Classic Video Game System
Desktop Display Gadgets
Minitoo Retro Pc Style Device Combines Alarm Clock, Speaker, and Display
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors
TCL's Playcube Projector is Designed Inspired by the Rubik's Cube
Buoyant Toy Spots
Tom Holland Stars in LEGO's Imaginative 'Never Stop Playing'
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Kid-Friendly Hybrid Phones
The HMD XploraOne Has a Range of Simple Features
AI Kids Companion
ToonTalk is an AI-Powered Cartoon Friends for Fun, Learning, and Connection
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Gaming Wearable Devices
Tetris Watch Combines Classic Gameplay with Smartwatch Features
New Dad-Focused Apps
Bobo’s New DadTech Tracks Postpartum Wellbeing with AI Mental Health Tools
Gamified Task Managers
28 Tasks Later Turns Task Management Into A Zombie Survival Game
Bright Screen-Free Kids Phones
The Tin Can Phone Brings Back Voice-Only Calling for Children
Brick Toy Revivals
LEGO’s new Game Boy set includes Mario & Zelda-inspired cartridges
Social Media Reducers
UnplugHero Helps Gamify Social Media Reduction and Build Healthy Habits
Senior-Friendly Minimalist Computers
Pedle Keeps Elderly People Connected Without Overwhelm
Digital Dinosaur Toys
Bitzee Jurassic World Helps Kids Nurture, Feed & Care for Baby Dinos
Tactile Learning Board Games
Toddler Plus Teaches Sequencing Through Sliding Peg Movement
Gamer Mealtime Campaigns
Telia's Dinner Assassin Helps to Get Teens to the Dinner Table
Curated Dog Toys
Playology Provides Toy Suggestions Based on Dog Needs
Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices
This 3D-Printed iPod Classic Fidget Toy Revives Tactile Memory
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Digital Memory Keepers
Fun Bits Turns Kids’ Quotes Into Cherished, Shareable Family Memories
Real-Circuit Board Games
Reactor Rescue Uses Functional Electronics in Gameplay
Adorable Mini Instant Cameras
The Retro Digital Toy Camera Brings Tiny Photo Capture to Keychains
Sensory Audio Companions
My First Tonies Combine Early Learning with Soft, Squeezable Characters
Personalized Storytelling Tools
Create Customized Bedtime Adventures For Kids Using Wundr Story
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Handheld 3D Gaming Consoles
The abxylute 3D One Doesn't Requires Glasses for 3D Visuals
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
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
Toy Trading Platforms
Toy Trader App Lets Families Trade Toys, Clothes, and Gear Without Cash
Digital Detox Retreats
NowHere Offers Texas Cabins Designed for Tech-Free Unplugging
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Developmental Bath Toys
The Your (Un)Ordinary Bath Toy Collection Encourages Sensory Exploration
Educational Sensory-Support Tools
Ted Kangaroo Increases Availability of Its Sensory Product Range
Gamified Productivity Apps
Solo Quests Turns Goals Into XP-Based Challenges To Build Routines
Engaging 3D Games
The FOROS Game Brings Timeless Fun with a Modern Twist
Toddler Off-Screen Audio
Ms Rachel Tonie Offers Screen‑free Sing‑along Learning for Toddlers
Gamified Productivity Apps
Triforce Todos Combines Retro Game Style With Task Management Tools
Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys
This Oversized Plush Toy Will Keep Your Canine Occupied For Hours
Brain Training Devices
BrainBlink Uses 60-Second Cognitive Games to Interrupt Doom-Scrolling
Self-Service Collectibles Retail Kiosks
YuMe Toys Has Introduced the YuMe Smart Machine
Personalized Toddler Tales
The Spark Book Creates Custom Stories with Your Toddler as the Hero
Cognitive Play Platforms
Toddlr Offers Educational Games for Kids with Balanced Screen Time
Kid-Friendly Smartphones
AT&T AmiGO Jr. Phone With Built-In Parental Controls
Technology Resource Hubs
Techy War Provides Tutorials, Reviews, And Insights On Technology
Task Management Tools
InkTodos Provides Distraction-Free Todo Lists For Kindle And Kobo