Balatro

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This community is for the game Balatro, which is developed by LocalThunk and published by Playstack. For more Balatro conversation, please head to the stickied FAQ and check out the official Discord channel. Also make sure you read our rules before posting.

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FAQ | Suggestion (lemm.ee)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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FAQ about Balatro

Q: Which platforms Balatro is available for?

A: Currently Balatro is available for Windows and Mac through Steam and for Mobiles through G-Play, Apple Store and Apple Arcade and also for console like Xbox, PlayStation and Switch.

Q: Linux Version?

A: Probably never because Balatro work fine with Proton. But, if you still want to run Linux natively. Here's a guide made by a Steam user : Guide.

Q: How to access source code of Balatro and modify it?

A: Just right-click the “.exe” file and open it as an archive file. Now, just open the “.lua” files, modify them, and save them. Here’s a video if you still don’t get it.

Q: How to mod Balatro?

A: Install any of these Modloaders: Steamodded (Recommended), Bala-Mods or Lovely (Please no). And now just download Mods for that Modloader. And Put it in the Mods folder-Balamod-Steamodded. Proper Guide if you are still confused.

List of Mods
- For Steamodded
- For Balamods
- For Lovely

Q: Can I create Custom Deck skin?

A: Yep, Here's a Guide made by a Steam user

Q: How to enable debug mode in Balatro?

A: Guide to enable debug mode.

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Guides to get good at Balatro

A Joker guide for crushing the first difficulty
Balatro University YT series - Piped - Invidious
High stakes strategy
A boss guide for the jokerless challenge
Basic Strategies or Tips and Tricks
How to get Two Pair
Hands that can easily win 1st round.
Still can't win? Just Remember, 99% of gamblers quit before hitting big.

Please give me suggestion that what more I can add in this FAQ or Small Wiki.

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[–] danc4498 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Can I get iOS balastro plz?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Currently you can use this tool: https://github.com/blake502/balatro-mobile-maker, but soon there will be an official iOS release ;)

[–] danc4498 5 points 10 months ago

I am anxiously awaiting the official iOS release.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

As someone who doesn't know much about what this game is about, except that it is some sort of luck-based card game: what makes balatro so popular? What makes it different from other luck-based card games?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How incremental is balatro? Is there anything you keep between runs? If you simply play enough runs, will future rubs become easier by some mechanic?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

You unlock jokers (modifiers to play, earned through specific achievements and tasks,), and new decks (by 'beating' the main challenge with each deck and each difficulty level). These can make runs easier by allowing more strategies, but your ability and luck are the only thing that will make future runs easier.

[–] 50MYT 1 points 1 month ago

I see there are updated "decks" for example the friends of Jimbo update.

Are those unlocked or do you need to add them in or do the individual cards just show up from time to time?