
- BGG rank
- BGG #15,371
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Canoe
- 2 players
- 15–30 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2003

1993
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Bottle Topps is a board game released in 1993 for 1–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Bruce Alsip and its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing.
Bottle Topps - Stack'em High & Stack'em Wide Game This game is a dexterity game where you must place wood chips (topps) on top of a wooden milk bottle. The chips are placed so that you can slip new chips between layers causing the stack to grow outwards as well as upwards. Players try to place the chips, and must play twice as many if some fall. The pile actually ends up looking rather pretty with the topps spreading out over the bottle like a canopy of a tree.
Bottle Topps supports 1–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Bottle Topps is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Bottle Topps for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Bottle Topps has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Bottle Topps belongs to these categories: Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Stacking and Balancing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Bottle Topps are: Bruce Alsip. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Bottle Topps as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.