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🎱 Ballardo Playtest is Live! Join Now for Free! 🎱

[p]Hello everyone![/p][p]We're excited to announce that the first Playtest for Ballardo, our roguelike billiards game inspired by the spirit of Balatro, is officially live! 🎉
If you want to try the early version of the game, share your thoughts, and help shape its future — now is the perfect time.[/p][h3]How to Join the Playtest:[/h3][p]👉 Simply head over to our Steam store page
👉 Click the “Request Access” button for the Playtest
👉 It's completely FREE and open to everyone!
👉 Enjoy chaotic billiard shots, relic combos, and pure roguelike fun! 🎯[/p][hr][/hr][h3]What’s Included in the Playtest?[/h3][p]✔ Core billiard mechanics
✔ Roguelike structure with unique relic combinations
✔ Strategic gameplay mixed with a dash of luck
✔ A chance to try the game early and help improve it[/p][p]⚠ Keep in mind this is an early development build — your feedback is extremely valuable to us![/p][hr][/hr][h3]We Need Your Feedback![/h3][p]After you’ve played:
💬 Share your thoughts in the Steam forums
🐦 Reach out on social media
🎯 Or simply add Ballardo to your Wishlist to support development[/p][hr][/hr][p]💡 Your feedback is crucial to making Ballardo the best it can be!
👉 Don’t forget to join the Playtest and Wishlist the game on Steam![/p][p]Thank you for your support and… good luck on the table! 🎱🔥[/p]

🎱 Ballardo Update is Live! – New Stickers, Relics & Visual Improvements

[p]Hey Ballardo players! 👋
We’re back with a fresh new update packed with visual upgrades, gameplay tweaks, and brand-new content.[/p][p]🆕 What’s New in This Update?[/p]
  • [p]🎨 Visual design improvements: We’ve polished the UI, icons, and effects to make everything cleaner and more stylish.[/p]
  • [p]⚙️ Gameplay tweaks: Small but impactful mechanical improvements for a smoother experience.[/p]
  • [p]🃏 New Stickers and Relics: Add more variety and strategy to your runs with newly added content![/p]
  • [p]🧪 Demo updated: The demo has been refreshed to reflect all the latest changes — perfect time to give it another go.[/p]
[hr][/hr][p]🎯 We're still actively working on Ballardo, and this update is just one step toward a bigger and better experience. More improvements, content, and polish are on the way — and your feedback plays a huge role in that journey.[/p][p]💬 Join the conversation on Steam or Discord, and let us know what you think.
Thanks again for your support, and see you on the table![/p][p]– The Ballardo Team 🎃[/p]

🎱 Ballardo Dev Update – A Fresh New Look Is On the Way!

Hey everyone!
We’re super excited to give you an early look at something we've been working hard on – a major visual and quality update for Ballardo! ✨

Based on your feedback, we’re reworking the visual style and UI to deliver a more polished and cohesive experience. That means cleaner menus, sharper icons, and a smoother overall presentation while keeping the heart of Ballardo intact.

Take a look at our new visual style:



We're aiming for a bold, fun, and modern design that enhances clarity and makes every screen feel satisfying to use. From new sticker icons to reorganized shop layouts, everything’s getting a visual upgrade.

💬 What do you think of the new look?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a comment below — and if you like the new style, give this post a thumbs up so we know we’re on the right track!

🎯 This visual update will be added very soon to the game, and we can't wait to hear what you think once it’s live.

Thank you for being part of Ballardo’s journey – your feedback truly shapes the game.

– The Ballardo Dev Team 🧡

Steam Next Fest Results!

Hey Ballardo fam!

Steam Next Fest is done and dusted, and we can’t thank you enough for jumping in and playing the demo. You all brought the hype, and we loved hearing what you thought!

Now, we’re getting to work. Your feedback? It’s our roadmap. We’re digging into your ideas and suggestions to make Ballardo even better. More updates coming soon—stick around! Haven’t wishlisted us yet? Now’s the time.

Thanks for being awesome. Let’s keep this rolling!