Balatro review: poker face - The Verge
A new game from solo developer LocalThunk combines the hand mechanics of poker with the thrilling loop of roguelikes.
Two words: poker roguelike
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If that phrase is appealing to you, then you’ll find plenty to love in Balatro.
ByKevin Nguyen, a features editor at The Verge, where he publishes award-winning stories about labor, business, and policing. Previously, he was a senior editor at GQ.
Feb 26, 2024, 8:00 PM UTC
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If that phrase is appealing to you, then you’ll find plenty to love in Balatro.
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FAQs
Who invented the game of roulette?
One of the most popular theories is that the game was invented by a French mathematician named Blaise Pascal in the 17th century. According to this theory Pascal was attempting to develop a perpetual motion machine when he inadvertently created the roulette wheel. While this story is widely circulated there is little concrete evidence to support it.
What is a Rake Chase?
Rake chases are poker promotions which are incentives for players to rake more and reward them generously for that.
What are the odds of getting a Joker in Balatro?
When generating Jokers at random there is a 70% chance of generating a Common Joker a 25% chance of generating an Uncommon Joker and a 5% chance of generating a Rare Joker. A Legendary Joker can only appear from The Soul Spectral Card.
