Balatro Creator LocalThunk Talks Inspirations and Jokers

This episode is supported by Xsolla


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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