Balatro

In plain English

Poker-hand scoring with joker cards. No real money, but casino imagery.

Good if you enjoy: Poker, solitaire, card games.

Skills it builds: strategy, maths.

How long: about 8 hours to finish the main story.

What to play before and after

1. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide ClassicsLevel 1 · easier
2. BalatroLevel 2 · you are here
3. Slay the SpireLevel 3 · a step up
4. Into the BreachLevel 3 · a step up

How easy is it?

Controls

1 of 5

Camera

1 of 5

Fast reactions

1 of 5

Punishing

2 of 5

Reading

3 of 5

1 is easiest, 5 is hardest.