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The Bottle Imp is a trick-taking card game designed by Günter Cornett and published by Lookout Games in 1995. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson's 1891 short story of the same name, the game mirrors the literary theme where players bid for ownership of a magical bottle that grants wishes but ultimately carries a heavy cost. The design incorporates a unique mechanic where the value of the 'imp'—the lowest trump card—decreases throughout the round, forcing players to manage their hand carefully to avoid being left with the burden of the high-value bottle.
The game is noted for its elegant translation of Victorian gothic themes into a minimalist mathematical framework. While it debuted during a period when Eurogames were beginning to gain international prominence, The Bottle Imp achieved longevity due to its tactical depth and the tension created by its shifting card values. It has been reissued several times, including a notable edition by Z-Man Games, maintaining its reputation among enthusiasts as a quintessential example of how thematic source material can inform functional game mechanics.
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