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Balatro Dealt Success: 500,000 Copies Sold in a Swift 10 Days Eurogamer reported that Balatro, the poker-inspired rogue-like deckbuilder developed by LocalThunk, faced a surprising twist when PEGI unexpectedly elevated its rating from 3+ to 18+. This led to temporary removal from digital stores in certain countries, with Xbox and PlayStation adding a "prominent gambling imagery" label. Despite this setback, Balatro impressively sold over 500,000 copies across all platforms within just 10 days. The gameplay revolves around navigating stage-like Blinds, where players must exceed target scores using up to four poker hands per blind. Failure results in a classic rogue-like game over. Successful Blinds reward in-game money, enabling the purchase of combo-boosting cards, exotic upgrades, and rule-bending Jokers. These elements contribute to creating unique and outlandish game scenarios with score-busting synergies. Playstack, the publisher, expressed gratitude on social media for Balatro's unexpected success. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT