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
How do you get the burnt Joker in Balatro?
Burnt Joker. Upgrade the level of the first discarded poker hand each round. Sell a total of 50 cards.Mar 15 2024
How do you unlock the invisible Joker in Balatro?
Unlock Requirement Win a game while never having more than 4 jokers. Invisible Joker is a rare Joker that can be sold after two rounds to duplicate a random Joker in the players inventory. The copied Joker will retain almost all the properties of the original including any scaling Edition and Stickers.
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.
