There are 12 hand types in the Balatro, and the hands certainly don't come equally. Beyond the obvious base Chips and Mult, ...

Balatro is a poker-based deck builder that quickly stole the hearts of roguelike fans with its simple concept, charming art style, and vast collection of jokers. The game is essentially just ...

This Joker upgrades the level of the first discarded poker hand each round. If you get it early, it pays off massively, especially if your deck relies on High Cards, Pairs, or Two Pairs.

In other words, it’s poker with roguelike elements, as different deck builds, tags, and jokers can put the player ahead if they have the right hand. It’s a crazy enough game as it is ...