The Bottle Imp
A trick-taker where cards below the bottle's price become trump and stick you with a cursed imp.
Who it's for
Card-game players who like classic trick-taking but want a clever, thematic hook that shakes up trump.
Not for you if…
You dislike trick-taking or need a board and components; this is an abstract card game, and the shifting-trump rule takes a hand or two to click.
Vibe's take
Familiar trick-taking laced with dread, as the shifting bottle price makes every card a chance to grab power or catch the curse.
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About this game
A trick-taking card game with a haunted twist, based on the Robert Louis Stevenson story. One neutral card sets the price of the cursed bottle, and any card below that price becomes an instant trump that seizes the trick and hands you the bottle. Nobody wants to be holding it when scores are tallied.
Get it
By the numbers
Players
Duration
30 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
1.9 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.3/10
Rank #1,908
4.2k ratings
Published
1995
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