Balatro is a poker-inspired deck builder where the goal is to develop powerful synergies and win big. The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deck builder in which you play illegal poker hands, discover groundbreaking jokers, and trigger insane combos that will send your adrenaline soaring. Combine valid poker hands with unique joker cards to create various synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to outsmart sneaky blind bets while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You'll need every advantage you can get to reach the boss blind bet, beat the final ante, and secure your victory.