Finding the best gift for a teen can be stressful at times, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little preparation, you can find the perfect games for all the teens on your list. To help you find out what’s really hot this year, we’ve put together a list of some of the best teen games.
The 20 best “toys” for teens under $50 of 2010
Without any further ado – here are our top picks for teen games!
- OWI robotic arm edge – Perfect for robot-obsessed teens, this is about $40 for most places. No soldering is required for this set, which makes it great for teens.
- Halo Wars Risks – This new version of the classic board game should interest teenage players. Available for under $50, it has a good chance of being a hit with the gamer on your list.
- the scene? Deluxe Comedy Movies – Available at a great price, this game has been a huge hit with teens who are movie buffs. This one is all about comedy movies, so grab it for the class clown on your shopping list!
- 4D Cityscape 4D New York City Skyline Time Puzzle – You should be able to find this on sale, but even if it’s not for just under $50. The quadrilateral in this puzzle refers to the fact that it shows the New York City skyline over time. From the late nineteenth century to the late twentieth century.
- The rise of empires – This massive multiplayer game from Mayfair Games will have strategic players going gaga. You will get bonus points for purchasing this game for some teens – guaranteed.
- Twilight Vintage “Edward” Tote Bag – If you have a teenage girl who needs a gift, there’s a very good chance she’ll love this Twilight themed lunch pail. You will get bonus points if you manage to sign it!
- Mimoco Star Wars: Darth Vader 4G Mimobot Flashdrive – Teenagers need storage space, which this flash drive provides. The fact that it’s in the shape of Darth Vader will make it the perfect gift for the Star Wars fan on your list.
- Star Trek: Mirror: ISS Enterprise ship NCC 1701 – Teens involved in the old Star Trek series – and they already are – will love this special edition of the Enterprise from the second season of the original series.
- LEGO Architecture White House (21006) – This would be very, very close to the $50 limit, but for those who love LEGO bricks (and the government), this is a great building with tons of pieces.
- Apples and apples party box, fun comparisons game – Teens who are having fun and throwing parties will come out of this party game.
- Blue puppy tweets – For teenagers who have a puppy or a dog, this will be a great success. Just make sure they are already using Twitter. Even if they don’t, they may get out of it if they really love their dog.
- paper jam – You may have seen them on TV or in stores, but they would make a safe (and inexpensive) gift for all kinds of teens.
- Luxury classic 3D wood burning craft – If you want a gift that will get your teen away from the computer and TV for a bit, this is a great way to introduce them to wood burning for under $50.
- KMP Gifts Photo Frame Butterfly and Ladybug – You can get a pair of these for under fifty dollars, which makes some teenage girls very happy.
- Marklin Swiss Army Type 87 Combat Leopard 2 HO tank – Teens who are into models or history will love assembling this tank model.
- scatter – This is a very popular party game with teens who are very social and love to throw parties.
- Axis and Allies 1942 – Older teens who grew up playing Risk board will love this WWII board game with more depth.
- Alex Ross Thing Head Bust Teens who love picture books might be interested in this bust of the thing. There are other figures available too, and they’re all under $50.
- Space Age Crystals: 13 Crystals – This crystal set is well under $50 and will be very exciting for some teens who are interested in science.
- Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Mouse – You may have to find this on sale to get it for under $50, but if you have a PC gamer on your shopping list, they are going to love this gaming mouse from Microsoft.
If you have any other ideas, leave a comment below!