Balatro review - A chaotically brilliant hand of poker
You can cheat and trick your way to victory in Balatro
Winning via cheating is encouraged
Dan Lipscombe
Balatro is available 20 February for Nintendo Switch (Version tested), PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Review code was provided by the publisher. Read a guide to our review scores here.
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FAQs
Why is the square Joker good?
The Square Joker is a common Joker which provides a chips bonus that increases by +4 Chips every time you play a hand with only four cards. The four cards played do not have to score and all four can be debuffed. This Joker cannot receive the Perishable sticker.
How many Jokers are in Balatro?
As of update 1.0.1f-full there are 150 total jokers of varying rarities with 105 unlocked from the start and 45 unlockable through specific conditions.
How does Gros Michel work in Balatro?
The Gros Michel is included as a Joker card in the Poker themed roguelike video game Balatro where it has a one-in-six chance of being destroyed after each round.
