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Moods
2000
Rules assistance for Moods
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–8 players
- 20 min
- 18+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Moods
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Moods is a board game released in 2000 for 3–8 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Jack Lawson and Andrew Lawson and its main mechanics are Acting and Voting.
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About the game
In Moods, players take turns drawing a Mood Card and a Phrase Card. The active player reads the phrase aloud, embodying the emotion specified on their Mood Card—which remains hidden from the other players. The remaining players then use their voting chips to guess the mood being portrayed. Correct guesses allow both the actor and the guessers to advance on the game board. The first player to reach the finish space wins the game. The game emphasizes expressive reading and emotional interpretation. Players must convincingly convey moods such as "romantic," "sneaky," or "zany," while others rely on their perception to identify the correct emotion. This dynamic fosters an engaging and often humorous atmosphere, making it suitable for social gatherings and parties. Moods might be considered a cousin to games such as Taboo and Charades—especially charades-style variants like Guesstures—although Moods focuses on vocal expression and emotional tone rather than wordplay or pantomime.
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Designers
Publishers
- Hasbro
- Parker Spiele
Questions and answers
Moods supports 3–8 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 Moods is 20 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 Moods for ages 18 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.
Moods has a complexity rating of 1.1 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.
Moods belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Acting and Voting. 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 Moods are: Jack Lawson and Andrew Lawson. 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 Moods 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.