Wizards of the Coast reveals ‘Mood Swings’, new card game created by Mark Rosewater

Wizards of the Coast has announced the release of Mood Swings, a new standalone card game created by Mark Rosewater, lead designer of Magic: The Gathering. The product will be sold exclusively on the Secret Lair website for US$24.99.

According to the official product page, Mood Swings is a game for 2 to 4 players, with matches lasting between 5 and 10 minutes. The objective is to win three rounds, called "tricks," accumulating points by playing cards that represent emotions such as "Anger," "Ambition," and "Joy."

Each box contains a complete deck of 45 cards, ready to play, with no prior deck building required. In total, there are 133 unique cards in the First Edition, distributed across four rarities: 48 commons, 40 uncommons, 30 rares, and 15 mythic rares. The deck distribution is fixed at 23 commons, 14 uncommons, 6 rares, and 2 mythics.

The original idea for the game emerged in 1998 as an attempt to create a simpler and more accessible experience than traditional Magic. The game will be presented to the public for the first time at a panel during MagicCon: Las Vegas, which takes place from May 1, 2026. Sales begin on June 1st, exclusively on the Secret Lair website.

You can check out Rosewater's rules explanations and gameplay on the video below.

Extended rules were also presented by MaRo on the Magic: The Gathering official website.

Source: SecretLair, DailyMTG*