# Mysticana: Shifting Winds

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 7.9
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Kyle Day
- **Artists**: Filip Popovic
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Fantasy, Print & Play
- **Mechanics**: Rock-Paper-Scissors, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love quick card games with a strategic twist, this expansion will win you over!Fast and strategicFun mechanicLight expansionEasy to learnGreat for 2 playersWatch the learning curveLimited cardsNot too repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Mysticana: Shifting Winds is a lightweight 6‑card expansion that adds a fresh layer of strategy and fun for fans of the Mysticana base deck. The goal is simple: offer the three wind spirits using cards from your hand or board, trying to earn each spirit’s blessing. Each player starts with a hand of 2 cards, a Wind card, an Avatar, and a board of 5 cards (2 face‑up and 3 face‑down). A remaining card reveals the round’s target—the exact number of offerings each player must win to earn favor. On each turn, the leader offers a card from hand or board; the opponent responds with a card that, if possible, shares the same element. The cards are then compared: if they share the element, the higher rank wins; if not, the element that best matches the current spirit’s preference wins. The victor takes both cards, and if the card is a Wind card, the spirit moves to the next. Play continues until 9 offers have been made, uncovering face‑down cards along the way. At the end of the round, whoever has won the exact number of offers earns 2 favors; whoever is closest earns 1 favor. The first to accumulate 4 favors wins. The Rock‑Paper‑Scissors mechanic between elements creates strength cycles that require careful card choice, while the trick‑taking mechanic turns each offer into a small strategic battle. The expansion works perfectly as a quick, focused add‑on for those who want something shorter and sharper without needing the full base deck, preserving the Mysticana universe’s essence and offering a game experience that blends luck, strategy, and a touch of fantasy.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Two players, but the expansion can be played solo or with a partner, depending on your preference.

### What is the approximate game duration?
Each round lasts about 20 minutes, and the game ends when someone accumulates 4 favors.

### What is the game’s complexity?
Medium – the Rock‑Paper‑Scissors and trick‑taking mechanics require focus, but the rules are simple.

### What components are included in the expansion?
6 expansion cards, 1 Wind card, 1 Avatar and a board of 5 cards (2 face‑up and 3 face‑down).

### Who is this expansion for?
Great for Mysticana fans who want a short, strategic game that can be played in quick sessions.

### Does the expansion work with the base deck?
Yes, it integrates seamlessly with the base deck of the Mysticana series.