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 This is an attempt to recreate the game **'Balatro'** as accurately as possible, including all of the visual effects that make Balatro feel satisfying to play.
 This **tech-demo/proof of concept** is strictly limited in content to a minimal version of Balatro and will **NOT** recreate the full game. **This version is intended for people who already own and know how the official full game works.** Please refer to the Balatro Wiki if you need help understanding certain mechanics or abilities.