Quarantine has taken away your freedom to have fun outside, but it’s got no control over your ability to have some fun playing online games – and there are some really great ones out there.

I’ve given you three great options for games you can play, including one that could make you some money, one that lets you play with friends, and one that lets you take control of your favourite sports team.

Check them out, decide which one(s) you like best, and then take the battle to your quarantine boredom.

Slots (at an online casino)

Whether online or offline, slots are one of the most popular casino games out there.

They’re quick to learn, simple to play, and give you the chance to win some money while you’re easing the boredom of being on quarantine.

All you need to do is find a game you like, check to the how-to-section to get a feel for the way it works, and then start placing your bets.

One of the key things to keep in mind is that you should decide on your limits before playing.

The reason for this is that it will make sure you gamble responsibly and that each session you have is just about having fun – winning some cash is just a nice little extra.

My top tip is to find an online casino that offers free spins, so that you can play some games without having to worry about spending too much of your own money – a 50 free spins casino could save you £50 if it costs you £1 per spin.

League of Legends (with some friends)

What’s League of Legends? Only one of the biggest multiplayer fantasy games on the planet – where have you been since 2009?!

One of my friends adores League of Legends and I have him to thank for my love of the game.

And, honestly, I quickly got what all the hype is about – there’s strategy, there’s risk, there’s excitement, there’s dismay, and there are hours of your life that drift by when you get deep into a session.

But the main reason it’s great for easing boredom is the social element.

If you strap on your headset then you can speak to your teammates while the action is underway, giving you a great way of keeping in touch with people while you’re on lockdown.

My top tip is to really research the different types of champion you can select for League of Legends – this will help you to get the most out of the game and direct its play to match your personality.

Football Manager (on your own)

Football Manager is the best sports management simulation game of all-time and the longest relationship I’ve ever had – I’ve been playing it since it the early 1990s, back when it was called Championship Manager.

You may have downloaded the most recent version when Sports Interactive made it free for a week.

If you haven’t then you’re in for a real treat.

You get to pick your favourite team, set them up in the way you want, buy and sell players, and turn your love of the beautiful game into the closest realisation a fan has to take charge of their club – with al the ups and downs that come with it.

I could tell you the secret to my success at the game but that takes all the fun out of it – this is your chance to impress your vision on the club you support.

What I will say is that a top tip is to check out the wonderkids on the game – you can spot some excellent bargains there who have the potential to increase in value and really improve your team.

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I’ve given you three great games that offer you depth, variety, and varying levels of investment. But while they’re all very different they each have one thing in common – they’re perfect for easing your boredom during quarantine. 

So find them online, start playing, and before you know it quarantine will have passed.