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Balatro Creator LocalThunk Talks Inspirations and Jokers

Balatro Creator LocalThunk Talks Inspirations and Jokers

Update: 2024-12-09

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Trent Kusters chats with Balatro creator LocalThunk. Together they discuss the early titles he created with his friends; the inspirations that led to Balatro; his ideas around design and balance; how real life experiences influenced the Joker designs; and the steps he's taking to ensure Balatro is never conflated with gambling.

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Balatro Creator LocalThunk Talks Inspirations and Jokers

Balatro Creator LocalThunk Talks Inspirations and Jokers

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