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Wizards of the Coast Reveals 'Mood Swings,' a Simpler Trading Card Game for June 1 Secret Lair Launch

Rosewater set out to make a quick, ready-to-play experience for people put off by Magic’s complexity.

Overview

  • Wizards of the Coast, which detailed the project Thursday, set a June 1 Secret Lair release at $24.99.
  • Each box includes a complete 45-card deck randomized from a 133-card pool with stated rarity counts, and decks are playable out of the box with optional equal‑rarity swaps for light tuning.
  • Matches take 5 to 10 minutes for two to four players as you draw five cards, play one Mood per turn, and try to win three rounds with the highest total.
  • The design removes common hurdles like resource systems and heavy rules so new and casual players can start without building a deck.
  • Cards use sketch versions of existing Magic art for a prototype feel, and more releases are possible depending on how the launch performs.