1.

Here, the player may use cash earned by clearing blinds or selling unwanted cards to purchase individu
A. OpenCritic, another aggregator, said that 100% of critics recommend the game.
B. Other Jokers can reward money or consumable cards on meeting their conditions.
C. Each ante consists of three rounds: a Small Blind, Big Blind, and Boss Blind.
D. Here, the player may use cash earned by clearing blinds or selling unwanted cards to purchase indi

2. It was removed by LocalThunk on January 1, 2024, and was brought back on January 25, with the new
A. Publisher Playstack stated that they had discussed the game's content with PEGI prior to release (c
B. Small and Big Blinds can either be skipped or played; on skipping a blind, the player forgoes the nor
C. It was removed by LocalThunk on January 1, 2024, and was brought back on January 25, with the n
D. In addition, the game's roguelike elements have received positive reviews.

3. The player chooses a deck, each with unique effects and cards, before each playthrough or "run".
A. The player chooses a deck, each with unique effects and cards, before each playthrough or "run".
B. About a year prior to release, LocalThunk quit his day job to focus on finishing Balatro "to put on a re
C. Small and Big Blinds can either be skipped or played; on skipping a blind, the player forgoes the nor
D. It was released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, an

4. Three free "Friends of Jimbo" updates, adding interchangeable cosmetic packs featuring crossovers with
A. Balatro was developed by LocalThunk, an anonymous solo developer based in Saskatchewan, Can
B. In the game, the player plays poker hands to score points and defeat blinds.
C. Three free "Friends of Jimbo" updates, adding interchangeable cosmetic packs featuring crossovers
D. A large update to Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2024 added a Balatro-themed quest.

5. Shortly after the game's release, Balatro's PEGI rating was changed from 3+ to 18+ for "prominent gamb
A. Shortly after the game's release, Balatro's PEGI rating was changed from 3+ to 18+ for "prominent g
B. The initial idea was an online version of the Cantonese card game Big Two, which has players playi
C. New special cards and vouchers can be unlocked for future runs by clearing certain conditions.
D. A blind consists of multiple rounds, where the player has to utilize various combinations of cards to s

6. These items are bought in a shop in between rounds.

A. The initial idea was an online version of the Cantonese card game Big Two, which has players playi
B. In 2023, prior to release, the game became available as a demo.
C. By January 2025, the game had surpassed 5 million copies, with around half of those coming after t
D. These items are bought in a shop in between rounds.
7. The player is capable of beating 39 antes in endless mode before the game crashes.
A. The player is capable of beating 39 antes in endless mode before the game crashes.
B. Balatro is a roguelike deck-building game.
C. LocalThunk's pseudonym derives from Löve's way of declaring variables, "Local", and a common va
D. Balatro was programmed in the Lua Programming Language using the Löve game framework.

8. The first update features crossovers with The Witcher 3, Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver and Among
A. Planet cards raise the level of select poker hands, increasing their base Chips and Mult values when
B. Following its popularity, the game has inspired significant activity from the player community, includi
C. The first update features crossovers with The Witcher 3, Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver and Am
D. It was removed by LocalThunk on January 1, 2024, and was brought back on January 25, with the n

9. Jokers can be found with or upgraded to variants like Foil, Polychrome, Negative or Holographic version
A. Writing for The Guardian, Keza MacDonald stated that "Balatro might be the best card game you wil
B. Jokers can be found with or upgraded to variants like Foil, Polychrome, Negative or Holographic ver
C. Most tags give some benefit upon entering the next shop like free cards or booster packs, but some
D. Spectral cards provide more effects beyond what Tarot cards can offer, such as applying finishes to

10. Balatro was programmed in the Lua Programming Language using the Löve game framework.
A. Other Jokers can reward money or consumable cards on meeting their conditions.
B. The game ends if the player runs out of hands before reaching the target score.
C. Players can shape the deck through various means, which can be used to improve the odds of draw
D. Balatro was programmed in the Lua Programming Language using the Löve game framework.

11. Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, called it "possibly the most addictive thing ever created" an
A. In each blind, players have a limited number of poker hands within which they must beat a target sco
B. A large update to Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2024 added a Balatro-themed quest.
C. Publisher Playstack stated that they had discussed the game's content with PEGI prior to release (c
D. Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, called it "possibly the most addictive thing ever created"

12. He at one point considered the name Joker Poker for the game, before settling on balatro, a profession
A. During a round, the player draws cards from a deck of cards, starting with a standard 52-cards, with
B. He at one point considered the name Joker Poker for the game, before settling on balatro, a profess
C. Additionally, content based on Balatro was added to Dave the Diver via a free update released on O
D. The types of card decks that the player chooses at the beginning of a run also have their own effect
13. Jokers are the primary means by which players can alter their scoring in the game, among other effects
A. Jokers are the primary means by which players can alter their scoring in the game, among other effe
B. In an interview, he said that he mostly plays online competitive games, and that he ponders roguelik
C. While LocalThunk and his partner had been present at the Game Awards, he told no one else who t
D. Over one million copies were sold within the first month.

14. Players can shape the deck through various means, which can be used to improve the odds of drawing
A. LocalThunk criticised the rating change saying, "Maybe I should add microtransactions/loot boxes/re
B. Small and Big Blinds can either be skipped or played; on skipping a blind, the player forgoes the nor
C. The player chooses a deck, each with unique effects and cards, before each playthrough or "run".
D. Players can shape the deck through various means, which can be used to improve the odds of draw

15. A very early version of the game was circulated among his friends, who gave positive reviews after mo
A. A very early version of the game was circulated among his friends, who gave positive reviews after m
B. Here, the player may use cash earned by clearing blinds or selling unwanted cards to purchase indiv
C. The game ends if the player runs out of hands before reaching the target score.
D. After the player wins 8 antes, completing a run, they can continue the game in an endless mode wh

16. Other Jokers can reward money or consumable cards on meeting their conditions.
A. Jokers can be found with or upgraded to variants like Foil, Polychrome, Negative or Holographic ver
B. Other Jokers can reward money or consumable cards on meeting their conditions.
C. In 2024 it won Golden Joystick Awards' "Best Indie Game" and "Breakthrough" awards.
D. Joker cards affect the game in various ways, such as offering additional Chips or Mult when conditio

17. Planet cards raise the level of select poker hands, increasing their base Chips and Mult values when p
A. Tarot cards provide various one-time effects, such as changing cards to different suits, enhancing th
B. OpenCritic, another aggregator, said that 100% of critics recommend the game.
C. While LocalThunk and his partner had been present at the Game Awards, he told no one else who t
D. Planet cards raise the level of select poker hands, increasing their base Chips and Mult values when

18. At The Game Awards 2024, it won "Best Independent Game", "Best Debut Indie Game", and "Best Mo
A. In each blind, players have a limited number of poker hands within which they must beat a target sco
B. Development began in 2021, two-and-a-half years before release, and the game was initially intende
C. At The Game Awards 2024, it won "Best Independent Game", "Best Debut Indie Game", and "Best M
D. A run is divided into antes, with three blinds each of increasing difficulty.
19. In the game, the player plays poker hands to score points and defeat blinds.
A. The ports were released on September 26, 2024, including a Balatro+ version for Apple Arcade.
B. In the game, the player plays poker hands to score points and defeat blinds.
C. In addition, the game's roguelike elements have received positive reviews.
D. LocalThunk and Playstack confirmed plans for ports to Android and iOS mobile devices in March 20

20. In an interview, he said that he mostly plays online competitive games, and that he ponders roguelike g
A. In an interview, he said that he mostly plays online competitive games, and that he ponders roguelik
B. Shortly after the game's release, Balatro's PEGI rating was changed from 3+ to 18+ for "prominent g
C. It also received awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for "Outstanding Achievem
D. Tarot cards provide various one-time effects, such as changing cards to different suits, enhancing th

21. Additional playing cards can be obtained through booster packs at the shop.
A. Small and Big Blinds can either be skipped or played; on skipping a blind, the player forgoes the nor
B. Balatro was programmed in the Lua Programming Language using the Löve game framework.
C. Additional playing cards can be obtained through booster packs at the shop.
D. " Chris Allnutt writing in Financial Times praised the "wonderfully retro VCR-style visuals, lo-fi music

22. Writing for The Guardian, Keza MacDonald stated that "Balatro might be the best card game you will e
A. It received multiple nominations at The Game Awards 2024—including for Game of the Year and Be
B. Writing for The Guardian, Keza MacDonald stated that "Balatro might be the best card game you wil
C. A physical deck of playing cards using Balatro's pixel graphic arts, produced by Fangamer, is set to
D. Here, the player may use cash earned by clearing blinds or selling unwanted cards to purchase indi

23. According to LocalThunk, he avoided playing any of the other deckbuilders to avoid taking ideas from t
A. According to LocalThunk, he avoided playing any of the other deckbuilders to avoid taking ideas from
B. Players can shape the deck through various means, which can be used to improve the odds of draw
C. The game's playability has received praise from critics.
D. The player then selects up to five cards, with the objective of forming poker hands to score points.

24. Tarot cards provide various one-time effects, such as changing cards to different suits, enhancing them
A. The ports grossed $1 million in a week and $4.4 million in 2 months.
B. Balatro has received "universal acclaim" according to review aggregator Metacritic.
C. According to LocalThunk, he avoided playing any of the other deckbuilders to avoid taking ideas from
D. Tarot cards provide various one-time effects, such as changing cards to different suits, enhancing th
25. Balatro is a 2024 poker-themed roguelike deck-building game developed by LocalThunk and published
A. In 2024 it won Golden Joystick Awards' "Best Indie Game" and "Breakthrough" awards.
B. Balatro is a 2024 poker-themed roguelike deck-building game developed by LocalThunk and publish
C. The game ends if the player runs out of hands before reaching the target score.
D. The player is capable of beating 39 antes in endless mode before the game crashes.

26. In each blind, players have a limited number of poker hands within which they must beat a target score
A. The ports were released on September 26, 2024, including a Balatro+ version for Apple Arcade.
B. In each blind, players have a limited number of poker hands within which they must beat a target sco
C. On using the standard 52 playing card deck as a base LocalThunk said, "It’s this shared cultural gam
D. Balatro was programmed in the Lua Programming Language using the Löve game framework.

27. Despite the game's theme, LocalThunk said he doesn't play poker, nor does he want the game to be u
A. In addition, the game's roguelike elements have received positive reviews.
B. New special cards and vouchers can be unlocked for future runs by clearing certain conditions.
C. A large update to Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2024 added a Balatro-themed quest.
D. Despite the game's theme, LocalThunk said he doesn't play poker, nor does he want the game to be

28. Balatro is a roguelike deck-building game.

A. Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, called it "possibly the most addictive thing ever created"
B. Balatro received nominations for multiple accolades.
C. Balatro is a roguelike deck-building game.
D. By January 2025, the game had surpassed 5 million copies, with around half of those coming after t

29. Small and Big Blinds can either be skipped or played; on skipping a blind, the player forgoes the norma
A. During a round, the player draws cards from a deck of cards, starting with a standard 52-cards, with
B. The types of card decks that the player chooses at the beginning of a run also have their own effects
C. Small and Big Blinds can either be skipped or played; on skipping a blind, the player forgoes the nor
D. About a year prior to release, LocalThunk quit his day job to focus on finishing Balatro "to put on a re

30. In 2023, prior to release, the game became available as a demo.

A. To defeat blinds more easily, the player may choose to buy various cards which change the rules of
B. Between these, it is possible to play non-traditional poker hands such as Five of a Kind, Flush Hous
C. In 2023, prior to release, the game became available as a demo.
D. Planet cards raise the level of select poker hands, increasing their base Chips and Mult values when
31. " The soundtrack for Balatro was written and produced by LouisF, a freelance Fiverr artist.
A. Despite the game's theme, LocalThunk said he doesn't play poker, nor does he want the game to be
B. They have also used the attention drawn to Balatro to highlight other indie titles released near the sa
C. A large update to Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2024 added a Balatro-themed quest.
D. " The soundtrack for Balatro was written and produced by LouisF, a freelance Fiverr artist.

32. A physical deck of playing cards using Balatro's pixel graphic arts, produced by Fangamer, is set to be
A. Writing for The Guardian, Keza MacDonald stated that "Balatro might be the best card game you wil
B. During a round, the player draws cards from a deck of cards, starting with a standard 52-cards, with
C. " The soundtrack for Balatro was written and produced by LouisF, a freelance Fiverr artist.
D. A physical deck of playing cards using Balatro's pixel graphic arts, produced by Fangamer, is set to

33. Ports for Android and iOS were released on September 26, 2024.
A. LocalThunk's pseudonym derives from Löve's way of declaring variables, "Local", and a common va
B. Balatro was developed by LocalThunk, an anonymous solo developer based in Saskatchewan, Can
C. Ports for Android and iOS were released on September 26, 2024.
D. A very early version of the game was circulated among his friends, who gave positive reviews after m

34. After seeing the number of roguelike deckbuilders on Steam, and after watching a Twitch stream of No
A. The hand's base value is calculated and turned into "Chips," which are then multiplied by "Mult" scor
B. After seeing the number of roguelike deckbuilders on Steam, and after watching a Twitch stream of
C. Publisher Playstack stated that they had discussed the game's content with PEGI prior to release (c
D. Writing for The Guardian, Keza MacDonald stated that "Balatro might be the best card game you wi

35. " With the success of Balatro, LocalThunk kept to a low profile, not wanting much attention on their rea
A. The player then selects up to five cards, with the objective of forming poker hands to score points.
B. In April 2024, the game was made easier with an experimental balance patch, 1.0.1c.
C. " With the success of Balatro, LocalThunk kept to a low profile, not wanting much attention on their r
D. Many Jokers provide Chips or Mult bonuses based on certain conditions, and some provide an addi

36. Once a blind has been defeated, players are awarded with cash based on their performance, after whic
A. Balatro was developed by LocalThunk, an anonymous solo developer based in Saskatchewan, Can
B. Once a blind has been defeated, players are awarded with cash based on their performance, after w
C. Awards, including for Game of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design, in which it w
D. The player is capable of beating 39 antes in endless mode before the game crashes.
37. Many Jokers provide Chips or Mult bonuses based on certain conditions, and some provide an addition
A. Writing for The Guardian, Keza MacDonald stated that "Balatro might be the best card game you wil
B. The game ends if the player runs out of hands before reaching the target score.
C. Many Jokers provide Chips or Mult bonuses based on certain conditions, and some provide an addi
D. Here, the player may use cash earned by clearing blinds or selling unwanted cards to purchase indi

38. The hand's base value is calculated and turned into "Chips," which are then multiplied by "Mult" score,
A. A run is divided into antes, with three blinds each of increasing difficulty.
B. Following its popularity, the game has inspired significant activity from the player community, includi
C. The hand's base value is calculated and turned into "Chips," which are then multiplied by "Mult" sco
D. Awards, including for Game of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Game Design, in which it w

39. During a round, the player draws cards from a deck of cards, starting with a standard 52-cards, with pla
A. During a round, the player draws cards from a deck of cards, starting with a standard 52-cards, with
B. It also received awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for "Outstanding Achievem
C. Balatro was developed by LocalThunk, an anonymous solo developer based in Saskatchewan, Can
D. They have also used the attention drawn to Balatro to highlight other indie titles released near the sa

40. Clearing runs also unlocks "stakes" for the deck used which add more difficult conditions to the run.
A. Ports for Android and iOS were released on September 26, 2024.
B. Clearing runs also unlocks "stakes" for the deck used which add more difficult conditions to the run.
C. LocalThunk's pseudonym derives from Löve's way of declaring variables, "Local", and a common va
D. A blind consists of multiple rounds, where the player has to utilize various combinations of cards to s

41. It received multiple nominations at The Game Awards 2024—including for Game of the Year and Best
A. Here, the player may use cash earned by clearing blinds or selling unwanted cards to purchase indiv
B. Part of the strategy of Balatro is filling one's limited Joker slots with Jokers that have interactions wit
C. It was released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, an
D. It received multiple nominations at The Game Awards 2024—including for Game of the Year and Be

42. LocalThunk used player feedback from the betas for additional features in the final version of the game
A. A run is divided into antes, with three blinds each of increasing difficulty.
B. " The soundtrack for Balatro was written and produced by LouisF, a freelance Fiverr artist.
C. Balatro is a 2024 poker-themed roguelike deck-building game developed by LocalThunk and publish
D. LocalThunk used player feedback from the betas for additional features in the final version of the ga
43. After the player wins 8 antes, completing a run, they can continue the game in an endless mode where
A. After the player wins 8 antes, completing a run, they can continue the game in an endless mode whe
B. Jokers are the primary means by which players can alter their scoring in the game, among other effe
C. Within eight hours of release, the game had made over US$1 million in gross revenue according to
D. LocalThunk's pseudonym derives from Löve's way of declaring variables, "Local", and a common va

44. Part of the strategy of Balatro is filling one's limited Joker slots with Jokers that have interactions with e
A. Part of the strategy of Balatro is filling one's limited Joker slots with Jokers that have interactions wit
B. Jokers are the primary means by which players can alter their scoring in the game, among other effe
C. Balatro was programmed in the Lua Programming Language using the Löve game framework.
D. New special cards and vouchers can be unlocked for future runs by clearing certain conditions.

45. Spectral cards provide more effects beyond what Tarot cards can offer, such as applying finishes to ca
A. Other Jokers can reward money or consumable cards on meeting their conditions.
B. Balatro received nominations for multiple accolades.
C. The game's playability has received praise from critics.
D. Spectral cards provide more effects beyond what Tarot cards can offer, such as applying finishes to

46. A blind consists of multiple rounds, where the player has to utilize various combinations of cards to sco
A. They have also used the attention drawn to Balatro to highlight other indie titles released near the sa
B. It was removed by LocalThunk on January 1, 2024, and was brought back on January 25, with the n
C. Each ante consists of three rounds: a Small Blind, Big Blind, and Boss Blind.
D. A blind consists of multiple rounds, where the player has to utilize various combinations of cards to s

47. Joker cards affect the game in various ways, such as offering additional Chips or Mult when conditions
A. These items are bought in a shop in between rounds.
B. Joker cards affect the game in various ways, such as offering additional Chips or Mult when conditio
C. " The soundtrack for Balatro was written and produced by LouisF, a freelance Fiverr artist.
D. In each blind, players have a limited number of poker hands within which they must beat a target sc

48. Over one million copies were sold within the first month.
A. It also received awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for "Outstanding Achievem
B. The game was released with 150 Joker cards.
C. Over one million copies were sold within the first month.
D. Players can shape the deck through various means, which can be used to improve the odds of draw
49. By January 2025, the game had surpassed 5 million copies, with around half of those coming after the
A. By January 2025, the game had surpassed 5 million copies, with around half of those coming after t
B. The initial idea was an online version of the Cantonese card game Big Two, which has players playi
C. To defeat blinds more easily, the player may choose to buy various cards which change the rules of
D. LocalThunk's pseudonym derives from Löve's way of declaring variables, "Local", and a common va

50. It was released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and X
A. Many Jokers provide Chips or Mult bonuses based on certain conditions, and some provide an addi
B. It received multiple nominations at The Game Awards 2024—including for Game of the Year and Be
C. It was released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, an
D. A very early version of the game was circulated among his friends, who gave positive reviews after m