PaperJam Game Jam: Balatro

​PaperJam Game Jam is like a book club, but instead of a book we play a videogame, and as well as discussing it, we make paper prototypes inspired by it!

​This time, we’re looking at Balatro, everyone's new favourite poker roguelite deck builder.

​All are welcome, but some basic familiarity with boardgames or game design will be helpful. It generally goes like this:

• ​Arrive at the event having played Balatro. If you don’t find time to play, don’t let that stop you from coming.

• ​We discuss the game: Why is it fun? What are the systems in it and how do they work? etc

• ​We eat dinner together: there are a dozen places on the street that do takeaway of various cuisines.

• ​We try and make paper prototypes inspired by the game. A selection of materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own.

• ​We play and discuss each others’ prototypes.