Whether you're at home sick, waiting out bad weather indoors or you're just a homebody that likes to have fun without leaving the house, there is an online game option for you. From solo adventures and puzzles to role-playing and mystery-solving, you can get it all. Here are six types of games you can entertain yourself with from the comfort of home. 

1. Escape Rooms

An online escape room is a perfect way to connect with long-distance friends and family. You'll all gather together on a video-conferencing program, so you can play with anyone around the globe. With 60 minutes to escape, you'll work through puzzles that are shown on your screen and communicate with your teammates to solve them. You can choose rooms with different themes, so you can even make it a weekly or monthly event where your team works through a different room in each session. You'll have tons of laughs while also getting plenty of mental stimulation and bonding with friends. 

2. Murder-Mysteries

A murder mystery party is a perfect way to celebrate an event like a special birthday or anniversary but it is also a great excuse to just get all your favorite people together on a virtual call. Typically one person will act as host and be responsible for assigning characters to each player. The players then get into character on a virtual meeting platform where you'll act out scenarios, gather clues and work toward solving a mystery. An endless variety of themes are available so you can pick the perfect one for your group.

3. Role-Playing

If you're interested in making some new online friends, a role-playing game is the way to go. You'll immerse yourself in an imaginary world where you'll select a character to take on quests, go into battles or a number of other adventures. There are many different games available to suit your interests. From futuristic adventures to medieval settings, the options are nearly endless. Most have a strong storyline that leads you through your gameplay and keeps you engaged and entertained as you go.

4. Jigsaw Puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles are a great activity to keep your brain engaged or to pass time on a boring rainy day. However, some people don't have the space to complete a large puzzle at home or they get bored of doing the same old puzzles over and over. This is where online puzzles come in. You can complete them on your computer without taking up any additional space. You can also invite friends or family to join in or create your own puzzles with customized photos so you never get bored. Some online sites even offer new puzzles each and every day so that you'll always have new ones to try.

5. Hidden Objects

Be careful, this type of game can become highly addicting! You'll be given a photo and a list of objects to find within it, typically with a time limit. Often there will be an adventure that you are taken on as you go along. Maybe you're collecting clues to solve a murder, or maybe you're finding puzzle pieces to complete a jigsaw puzzle at the end. No matter the theme, you'll get to exercise your eye and challenge your mind while you hunt down the list of objects. 

6. Matching

Online match-three games are numerous, so you'll definitely find one that piques your interest. Most start off fairly easy, and progressively get harder as you move through the levels. You'll be given a game board with a variety of objects. The goal of the game is to move objects in order to match three in a row of the same kind. As you make matches, the icons will fall off the screen and your score will grow.

You'll never get bored at home as long as you have your computer and an internet connection. There are a plethora of game options in each of these categories to keep you entertained for hours on end.