Card Surge — Balatro-style Poker Roguelike Deckbuilder
How to play
Select up to 5 cards from your hand to play a poker hand. Base chips and card chips combine, then equipped Jokers trigger in order to multiply Chips by Mult. Beat the target score before running out of hands to enter the shop and upgrade your build.
Origin & history
Card Surge is a mathematical poker roguelike deckbuilder inspired by Balatro, crafted for the web. Experience exponential Chips x Mult scaling, chain Joker synergies, and conquer 8 Ante Boss Blinds instantly in your browser with zero installation.
FAQ
Does Joker placement order affect scoring?
Yes! Jokers trigger from left to right. Placing +Mult Jokers to the left and ×Mult Jokers to the right results in exponential score explosions. Blueprint copies the Joker immediately to its right.
How should I handle Boss Blind debuffs?
When a suit is debuffed, cards of that suit give no chips and cannot count for flushes. Pivot to other suits for pairs or three of a kinds, or rely on suit-independent Joker synergies.