35 Best Gifts for 13-Year-Old Boys, No Matter What They're Into

Whether he thinks he's the brightest star in the universe already or has pie-in-the-sky dreams, your 13-year-old will love to project the entire galaxy onto his bedroom. Plus, this ingenious device triples as a white noise machine to help him sleep at night and a Bluetooth speaker to help him rock out during the day.

This game gives his mind a workout and lets him engage in a solo challenge — or play against another player. A guide of some 500 puzzles tells players to arrange the pieces in a certain way, and then they use their smarts to fit the rest of the pieces in. This new version has the addition of a countdown clock to add excitement for his #KanoodleChallenge videos. Ages 7+

Now he can relax basically anywhere. This comfy, air-filled couch doesn't require a pump to be inflated — all a teen has to do is wave it around in the air to fill it up. When it's deflated, it can be stored away in a pouch, so it's super easy to transport to the beach, park or backyard.

Let him turn whatever he can imagine into real, 3D sculptures! The pen heats up at different temperatures, which changes the flow of the materials, allowing for more control. Good Housekeeping Institute testers appreciated that it came with a book of stencils and a QR code to scan for instructions. It also comes with a separate USB cord and a wall adapter.

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There are two things we can be relatively sure of when it comes to 13-year-old boys, they need a shower and they always say they need more money. This bar of soap has real money inside, anything from a $1 bill to a Benjamin Franklin. (That's a $100 bill, in case they’re not sure.) The motivation to get clean and get cash will never be stronger!

Several teens mentioned having these headphones on their wishlist. These lets music fans dial in the bass to whatever thump they want. Skullcandy says they have a 40-hour battery life (that can then recharge in minutes) and the headphones can work either wirelessly or with the 3.5mm audio cable, included.

They'll be able to whip up their own stickers, which they'll find a million uses for, from annotating school work to fun locker and laptop decorations. It uses a thermal printer, which means no ink refills are required.

If he's a Fortnite fan, he can take his obsession off screens and into the real world with this LEGO Fortnite set. The Llama opens to reveal space to store cool items, like Slurp Juice and dynamite, which are also included. (More of a Minecraft fan? This cool creeper would fit the bill.) Ages 12+

If he's into pranks, he'll love this RC creature, which can actually climb the walls without falling. Good Housekeeping Institute testers were also impressed with how lifelike its movements were in its rubbery limbs. Ages 4+

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This game is shocking — literally! To play, each person grabs a handle and waits for the countdown. Once the red light turns green, everyone has to press their handle, and the last player to do so gets an electric shock. You can set the shock to low, medium or high depending on how brave you feel. "It doesn't really hurt that much, it's just nerve wracking to play, and [my kids] want to play ALL the time," one Amazon reviewer noted.

Not only does this fridge have a cool, old-school vibe, it can keep six of his cans cold at the same time. There'll be no need for him to hog up all the space in the family fridge with sodas and sports drinks.

If your teen boy is into electronics and games (and who isn't?), he can build his own arcade using circuits and connectors. The possibilities are basically endless because there are more than 200 different projects (with instructions) for him to build out and experiment with. Ages 8+

When you're our age, you just want to flop on the couch with a beer or glass of wine and watch TV at the end of the day, but for 13-year-olds, nighttime is ripe with potential for mystery and fun! This awesome glow-in-the-dark version of the popular party game will get him and his friends moving outside after the sun (and you) settle in for the evening.

It's always Taco Tuesday when your kid has this hilarious, realistic, 6-foot tortilla blanket! (Don't worry, it's actually made of fleece.)

When you need just-a-little-something, this ultimate fidget toy is the way to go. The box folds and unfolds into different shapes, revealing different patterns along the way. He can contort it back into a cube again when he's done. Ages 8+

Nothing beats kicking a ball around on the green grass but when winter weather makes playing soccer outside impossible, your 13-year-old boy(s) will love turning your hallway or family room into their soccer stadium with a clever hover ball that stays down and slides along the floor. The set comes with two balls and two goals. Ages 8+

These hilarious socks make for a perfect just-a-little-something for teen boys since they're so affordable. Just make sure you can get him to put down the video games long enough to open his presents.

Lots of young boys start to get into physical fitness in their teenage years, and these exercise dice make working out fun and different every day. He'll roll and get 10 seconds of jumping jacks, 20 push-up reps or one of many other combinations, keeping his routine fresh and fun.

He may fancy himself a young adult, but chances are he's still a curious and goofy kid who finds stuff like, the 'world record longest hula-hooping on one foot' totally awesome. The newest edition of the big hardback Guinness book makes a great gift for a 13-year-old boy.

Give him a place to charge all of his devices at once. This charging hub lets him plug in his iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, so he never has to worry about leaving the house with a low battery. All he needs to do is insert charging cables through the designated slots.