Entertaining

5 new board games that every cottage should have on hand

Close-up of Monopoly game pieces. Photo by Markov Oleksiy/Shutterstock

Wet days at the cottage are always a great time to break out some board games and organize a family round-robin. While classics like Monopoly and Scrabble are guaranteed fun, a recent resurgence in board game enthusiasm means there are many new options to try out.

You can choose from cooperative, team-building games—perfect for family get-togethers—to much more competitive ones, which are great for a rowdy night with friends.

Just remember to read the instructions before you get started!

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