Ranked Matchmaking

Introduction

Learn how to play ranked matches in Balatro Multiplayer.

If you want to compete in ranked matches in Balatro Multiplayer and make your way to the leaderboards you have two options:

Ranked Queue

The Ranked Queue is the default queue in Balatro Multiplayer. It is a queue where players can compete against other players in a ranked matchmaking system.

One of the main differentiators of the Ranked Queue is that it includes changes to the base game balance. These changes are meant to make the game less RNG-heavy and more balanced for competitive play.

Ranks

Players start at 200 MMR, and can achieve higher ranks as they gain more MMR.

The ranks are as follows:

  • Stone: Lowest rank (Under 250MMR)

  • Steel: 250 MMR+

  • Gold: 320 MMR+

  • Lucky: 460 MMR+

  • Glass: 620 MMR+

  • Foil: Top 50 players on the leaderboard

  • Holographic: Top 10 players on the leaderboard

  • Polychrome: Top 5 players on the leaderboard

  • Negative: Top 1 player on the leaderboard

You can check your MMR or leaderboard position through the Open Leaderboards

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