We’ve all had a lot more nights in than nights out recently, so hanging out with friends at home is really convenient. Staying in to spend time with friends and family can be fun, but it can also become a little repetitive if you’ve done it multiple times already. Maybe you’re getting a little bored of doing the same things over and over again, and you’re not sure another night in with your friends is going to be particularly exciting. But if you’re determined to go ahead with a fun night in and you need something to make the evening more exciting, try the following ways to spice up your get-together.

Get Competitive

If you’re a competitive group of friends, a games night is a good way to entertain friends at home. You could play board games or video games, or various other types of games that will give you hours of fun. Personally, we love Secret Hitler to really spice up a night but party games like Monikers to get the group bonding. To make things more interesting, consider having some prizes that are up for grabs too.

Experiment with Food

Enjoying food together is always a fun way to bond with your friends. If you’re eating at home rather than going out, your options are to either order in or cook your own food. When you’re thinking about getting take out, consider trying something that you don’t normally have. Don’t just stick to the same cuisine or the same restaurant that you usually order from. Or if you’re cooking at home, why not cook together? There are some things a group of people could easily join in with, such as making pizzas. Or everyone could be responsible for one dish or course.

Have Fun with Your Drinks

When you have your food, you need something to accompany it. If we’re hanging out, I am going to make sure the drinks are flowing. There are lots of fun options, from organic canned cocktails to fancy wines. Hosting a tasting at your house is the most chill but fun activity we’ve done in a long time. Get some different wines, beers, gins, whiskeys, or whatever it is you and your friends like to drink. Mix some cocktails and just enjoy your drinks however you usually like them. You could get some fancy glasses and bar items to make it more fun too.

Watch Something Weird

Don’t be weird abour this. Watching movies or TV shows during a night-in is a go-to entertainment option. But you can also spend a long time scrolling through streaming options, unable to settle on a consensus for what to watch and feeling a bit bored of it all. If you need something new and interesting, try watching something a bit out of your realm. You could watch something really obscure, purchase tickets to an online documentary that supports ocean conservation, something cheesy or cheaply made, or something totally off-the-wall.

Make your night with friends more interesting by doing something a little different so it can be fun for everyone.