Wizards of the Coast Is Making a Brand New Trading Card Game

Key Points:

• Wizards of the Coast is launching a new trading card game called Mood Swings, developed by Magic: The Gathering head designer Mark Rosewater, who originally conceived the game in 1998.
• Mood Swings is designed as a fast-paced, two-to-four-player game centered around casting emotions at opponents, with simple rules and gameplay lasting about five to ten minutes.
• The game emphasizes accessibility and universal themes, using emotions as a core mechanic and featuring straightforward card interactions without a resource system, making it easier for newcomers to trading card games.
• Mood Swings will be sold exclusively through Wizards’ Secret Lair platform starting June 1 for $25 per deck, with randomized card selections to encourage deck building and trading, though it differs from traditional booster packs.
• This release marks a significant experiment for Wizards outside of Magic, fulfilling a long-standing passion project for Rosewater and aiming to offer a lighter, more approachable alternative to Magic: The Gathering.