Fun Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home - Roommate Edition

Looking for some fun things to do at home? You're in the right place; here is a list of the best roommate games and things to do when you’re bored.

It’s a rainy weekend, you and your housemates are looking for something to do at home since you're bored. Well, you're in the right place.

We have a bunch of roommate games for you to try, things to do when you’re bored at home, and other fun activities to try - not just kill time, but also have fun and get social!

Our Top 10 Favorite Roommate Games

Let’s begin with our top ten favorite roommate games, perfect for breaking the ice with new roommates or simply being social and having some fun together.

• Trivial pursuit - Good old trivial pursuit is a no-fail game choice. There are so many different types, but the classic one is the best!

• Uno - Very simple, very competitive, and easy to play (especially if you’ve had a few).

• Cards against humanity - A great game for an ice breaker; beware, it might not suit some people's humor.

• Articulate - Articulate is a great game to try if you know your roommates well and would be able to guess their explanations.

• Charades - Always funny and doesn’t require any fancy boards.

• Pictionary - You can buy the game for this or just take a whiteboard/chalkboard, look up some words, and have fun!

• Cluedo - Classic and perfect for murder mystery fans.

• 2 truths and one lie - Reveal your roommate's biggest secrets and get to know them better!

• Never have I ever - A really funny game with no board required, and it doesn’t have to be alcohol-fuelled to be good!

• Monopoly - Another classic everyone knows and can get surprisingly competitive too!

Fun Things To Do At Home With Your Roommates

Other than games, there are plenty of other fun things to do at home with your roommates; check out our ideas below.

• Enjoy some self-care time - Get the facemasks out and relax, enjoy some self-care time together after a hectic week!

• Cook a new dinner together - This could work two ways: you guys pick a dish you’ve never tried before and join together to cook up a storm, or you can all make a dish of your choice for the chosen cuisine.

• Binge a TV series - Choose a TV series you'll like, whether an old classic like Friends or new and watch them back to back!

• Have a virtual board game night - Bond with your roommates and friends and invite your friends to a virtual board game night. It's a great way to get to know other people without the stress of hosting!

• Clean the apartment together - Okay, maybe not fun, but certainly better than doing it on your own. Get the tunes on and the dusters out.

• Do a home workout session - Having a gym buddy can force you to get motivated and enjoy a good sweat.

Other Things To Do When You're Bored

We’ve covered games and indoor activities, but if you want to get out with your roommates and do something different, check out these other things to do when you're bored.

• Going for a coffee date - Cappuccino and croissants - doesn't get much better, right?

• Try a new restaurant - Be daring and try a new local restaurant rather than going to the same place.

• Tour the city - Be a tourist in your city; this can be especially fun if you’ve just moved into the area, so tick off the Trip Advisor recommendations!

• Have a picnic - The summer months can be a great time to plan a picnic together in your local park, or, if you can’t be bothered, get a local takeout and have it in the park!

• Go shopping - Go and have a wardrobe shopping haul and get some new clothes; there’s no better excuse to shop!

• Have brunch - Get out and try a new brunch place; mimosas on a Sunday can set the tone for the week.

Co-living With Alcove - Never Get Bored

At Alcove, we believe that co-living should be a safe, fun community to be part of, which is why we allow you to meet your roommates before signing any lease to ensure you are comfortable with who you will be living with.

All of our roommates and landlords are vetted, plus we provide ongoing support for all of our current rental tenants.

Check our co-living properties here.