Who says you can’t have fun indoors? When the weather isn’t cooperating, there are plenty of ways for you and your friends to make the most of your time together. Sometimes, being in a cozy space brings friends even closer, creating memories that last a lifetime. Here are a few ideas to consider.
Bring Out the Board Games

Everyone has played board games as a child. As we get older, we tend to forget about them and rarely play. However, a rainy night is the perfect time to bring out the board games and have some fun with your friends. You can prepare in advance and stock up on some of your childhood favourites. This will bring back many happy memories.
Who can forget about the classic Monopoly board game? It has been a part of everyone’s life for a long time. Plus, there are many themed variations of the game today. Cribbage is another beloved classic and a favourite of many people. Another game you can play is Dominos. There’s something about those little tiles that makes us remember our childhood. Scrabble, chess, mancala, backgammon, and operation are just a few other options.
If you and your friends are into war boardgames you should buy from Games Workshop. They have a wide variety of strategic wargames to choose from. They have the amazing Horus Heresy Legion Imperialis: Termite Assault Drills with sneaky transport vehicles and large battlefields to train the Legion Imperialis.
The Warhammer Age of Sigmar series is a unique story on its own. It delivers a unique experience everyone around you will love. With so many good characters, war strategies and war planning, you’ll be guaranteed to have fun for hours and hours. The Necromunda: Enforcer ‘Sanctioner’ Pattern Automata is also another popular product they have. It has intimidating robots you can arm with different kinds of weaponry.
If this is not your cup of tea, then play some fun, interactive ones. “Guess Who?” is a safe option everyone loves. If you need to challenge your brain, go for The Brainiac Board Game where you and your friends can answer questions related to maths, science, art and reading around the world. Even though this is a game made for children, there’s no harm in testing your general knowledge and learning something new.
Have a Movie Marathon
Movies are always a good idea. If you and your friends are movie fanatics, a rainy day is the perfect time to spend the whole day watching your favourites. Each one of your friends can choose a movie they like and you can play everyone’s choice. You can also do a themed marathon for example. If you’re a Marvel or a DC fan you have plenty to watch.
Tell everyone to dress as their favourite superhero, pop a lot of popcorn and grab everyone’s favourite drink and you’re ready for a full marathon of movies and series. Or choose one actor or actress and watch movies where they’re the main character. There are plenty of ways to have fun in a movie marathon.
Make Some Cocktails
Who doesn’t like a good Martini or a delicious Mai Thai? If you like drinking cocktails when you’re out, why not try and make them at home while is pouring outside? First, make a list of the cocktails you want to make and list the ingredients they have. Some of them require specific fruits, sweeteners, juices and alcohol and you probably don’t have all of that at home.
Make sure you have the proper bartender gear, such as a shaker, spoons, strainer, and plenty of different-shaped glasses. You might also need a peeler, a zester, and a knife to make decorations. Take turns in preparing the cocktails. This way everyone can participate in the drinking and the making. You can even prepare the cocktails and play some of the games from Games Workshop.
Create Art
If you’ve already bought games from Games Workshop Online and played them all, it’s time to make some art. Art has therapeutic properties and it’s very beneficial for our mental health. Bring your friends together for a day and let your creativity run wild. You can do whatever you want, painting, arts and crafts, modelling, anything you can imagine.
Each one of you can make a painting and then gift it to another person to hang in their home. Everyone can grab a tote bag and paint it with different patterns and images. If someone likes working with clay they can make a jewellery dish and paint it however they want. Polymer clay is very popular for making jewellery nowadays so this is an option as well.
You can never go wrong with watercolour. It’s so versatile, you can paint anything you want. Blend colours, create textures and have fun along the way. If some of you are bookworms, make some bookmarks. The internet is filled with DIY bookmarker ideas. Pick a few and start working.
Cook Together

It’s 100% true that food brings people together and your friends are not an exception. Organise a nice cooking event in your home and let everyone take part in it. Choose recipes for a full-course meal. Start with an appetizer, proceed with a main dish and don’t forget the dessert. You can cook some simple and easy recipes, or make something complex and fancy.
No-bake treats are a popular trend right now. They’re going viral on TikTok and other social media platforms so why not try making them yourself? Some of the trendiest ones you can try are oatmeal peanut butter bars, chocolate rice crispy treats, almond butter thumbprints, apricot and oat nuggets and many more.
If your gang is excited enough about cooking and creating delicious recipes, you can all sign up for a virtual cooking class. That’s a perfect activity for a rainy day. The competitiveness between the group will motivate you to be even better and try harder. But at the end of the day, all of you can sit at the table and eat everything you’ve prepared.