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Nobody talks in this board game — it’s all about learning to work together cooperatively and silently to beat each game level. Though the game is easy to learn, it’s challenging to master and requires some good concentration. 

If he’s been begging you for a drone but you’re afraid of spending hundreds of dollars on something that will break, this mini drone is a good option. It boasts great stability while in flight and can perform the coolest tricks.

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If your 11-year-old loves sports, this basketball lights up when being played with and shuts off when no longer in use. The LED lights inside are powered by batteries that can be replaced for continued use. 

If your 11-year-old loves to draw, this kit comes with everything he needs to produce his very own comic book. Once he’s finished creating his illustration on the pre-formatted blank pages, just send his drawings back in the pre-paid envelope and in few weeks, he’ll have his finished book. 

Ages 8+

This physical and digital play set is the gift for boys who love video games. Use the game board to build rooms and characters. Then when he’s done, snap a picture of his game using the Bloxels Builder app to scan it into the system — and voila! His video game is ready to play. He can also play others’ games and have others play games he built through the app.  

Reading words positioned in a circular form is much harder than you think, because it’s tricky figuring out where the word starts and ends. This board games improves concentration and language development skills while still being a good time.

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Beware: this game will play mind tricks on you! Each player takes turns dealing a card while reciting the game phrase, “Taco, cat, goat, cheese, pizza.” Once a card matches the exact word being said aloud, players compete to slap the deck of cards first in order to win. 

For an 11-year-old that’s always on the go, this watch can withstand water, hiking, climbing, swimming — you name it. And when daylight savings strikes, he can easily adjust the time, date, and week himself with simple button functions.

No need to worry about your 11-year-old handling this tablet in the: it’s water-resistant and can withstand drops. It also comes with all the Google apps he needs for school, like Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

This spy skit uses STEM to record secret messages, make secret knocks, and prank family and friends. It even lights up and makes siren sound effects when “intruders” are nearby.

He can play all his games on-the-go with this console (that might look familiar from your childhood!). In order to enter handheld mode, simply undock the console from the TV.