Balatro
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/41502994 > > Balatro mobile is coming to Apple Arcade, the App store and Google Play on September 26th, Pre-order today! > > It's happening!
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Hi everyone, We have some exciting news to share! Introducing our very first "Friend of Jimbo" collaboration! You can now personalise your decks with brand-new cosmetic card skins featuring fan-favourite characters from The Witcher 3, Dave the Diver, Vampire Survivors, and Among Us. This update is completely FREE and available now on Steam and consoles. Add some visual flair to your game by swapping out the traditional face cards—Kings, Queens, and Jacks—with beloved characters like Geralt, Yennefer, and Jaskier from The Witcher! This "Friends of Jimbo" surprise is the second of three major announcements about Balatro this summer. The first was the promise of a major content update in 2025, revealed earlier this month. Now, the real question is...what’s our final surprise? ![cba56c18d7b51ce76ceea9cc7e17e72dbddc0bcb.gif](https://lemm.ee/api/v3/image_proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.postimg.cc%2FbJwqjjpz%2Fcba56c18d7b51ce76ceea9cc7e17e72dbddc0bcb.gif) Trailer: [YouTube - Official](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qChMssQkk3M) — [Nintendo](https://youtu.be/8188WZxHSkU)
## **FAQ about Balatro** **Q:** **Which platforms Balatro is available for?** **A:** Currently Balatro is available for Windows and Mac through [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/) and for Mobiles through [G-Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playstack.balatro.android), [Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/balatro/id6502453075) and [Apple Arcade](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/balatro/id6502451661?at=1001l3cdr&itscg=30200ADM&itsct=balatro_arcade&app=arcade) and also for console like [Xbox](https://www.xbox.com/en-IN/games/store/balatro/9pk087lngjc5), [PlayStation](https://store.playstation.com/en-in/concept/10010334/) and [Switch](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/balatro-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](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3220403989). **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](https://yewtu.be/watch?v=OGbfT9ZuR1U) if you still don’t get it. **Q:** **How to mod Balatro?** **A:** Install any of these Modloaders: [Steamodded](https://github.com/Steamopollys/Steamodded) (Recommended), [Bala-Mods](https://github.com/balamod/balamod) or [Lovely](https://github.com/ethangreen-dev/lovely-injector) (Please no). And now just download Mods for that Modloader. And Put it in the Mods folder-[Balamod](https://github.com/balamod/balamod?tab=readme-ov-file#how-to-install-mods)-[Steamodded](https://github.com/Steamopollys/Steamodded?tab=readme-ov-file#how-to-install-a-mod). [**Proper Guide**](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3175609191) if you are still confused. - List of Mods - For [Steamodded](https://github.com/jie65535/awesome-balatro?tab=readme-ov-file#mods-require-steamodded) - For [Balamods](https://github.com/jie65535/awesome-balatro?tab=readme-ov-file#mods-require-balamod) - For [Lovely](https://github.com/jie65535/awesome-balatro?tab=readme-ov-file#mods-require-lovely) **Q:** **Can I create Custom Deck skin?** **A:** [Yep, Here's a Guide made by a Steam user](https://lemm.ee/post/30516826) **Q:** **How to enable debug mode in Balatro?** **A:** [Guide](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3232300941) to enable debug mode. --- **Official Links** - [Official Website](https://www.playbalatro.com/) - [Steam Store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/Balatro/) - [Official Discord](https://discord.com/invite/balatro) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BalatroGame) **Unofficial Links** - [Wiki](https://antifandom.com/balatrogame/wiki/Balatro_Wiki) - [Another](https://balatro.wiki) - [Reddit](https://old.reddit.com/r/balatro) - [Awesome Balatro](https://github.com/jie65535/awesome-balatro) - [Latest Patch Notes](https://lemm.ee/post/30933753) **Guides to get good at Balatro** - [A Joker guide for crushing the first difficulty](https://lemm.ee/post/30072319) - [Balatro University YT series](https://www.youtube.com/@drspectred) - [Piped](https://piped.video/channel/UCpAwXXH3rPmSIlWYwIOwlEA) - [Invidious](https://yewtu.be/channel/UCpAwXXH3rPmSIlWYwIOwlEA) - [High stakes strategy](https://lemm.ee/post/30148259) - [A boss guide for the jokerless challenge](https://lemm.ee/post/30148587) - [Basic Strategies or Tips and Tricks](https://lemm.ee/post/32741928) - [How to get Two Pair](https://lemm.ee/post/32741133) - [Hands that can easily win 1st round.](https://lemm.ee/post/41147869) - 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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Has anyone found since installing Balatro it is using battery even when you're not running it? I noticed recently my battery has been running down a bit more than usual. I then noticed since my last charge it says Balatro has been using my battery even though I haven't played and it's not running as an app that I can close in the background.
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So, I won my first run after starting this madness a few days ago. Violet Vessel thought it could raise to 300k, so I decided to kinda ‚nope-out‘ and bought a suddenly appearing Mr. Bones in my last store before Vessel. I got to 25% with just playing pairs.
Mine is Abandoned Deck because I like playing with numbered cards and feel like face cards get hosed too often
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Balatro has been nominated for three Golden Joystick Awards 2024! You can vote for Balatro in the categories: * Best Audio Design * PC Game of the Year * Best Indie Game #Vote NOW!!!!! Voting is now open: https://www.gamesradar.com/goldenjoystickawards/
I had a Pair run and pivoted to include Two-Pair synergy too. Throughout the run, I upgraded Pair a lot (Lvl 10 or so) and Two-Pair barely. If I play a Two-Pair, does the multiplier only trigger as if I played a Two-Pair or does it also trigger the Pair multiplier? Trying to figure out it if makes sense to invest in the pants joker or if I run the risk of losing because I don't rack up enough points. Thanks! Edit: Ended up not going for Two-Pairs, unless I had to because of boss blinds, and got to 11/8. Pretty good :)
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For real, it's all because I got that crazy fuckin banana joker. I'd have been cooked without it.