Balatro Hub is a thematic Blazor WebAssembly application designed as a centralized hub for YouTube content creators specializing in Balatro. The app captures the game’s iconic psychedelic, lo-fi casino aesthetic while providing a structured way to browse deck guides, challenge runs, and special seed showcases.
- Thematic UI/UX: Full CRT scanline overlays, hypnotic "swirl" background animations, and Polychrome shimmer effects.
- Main Decks Portal: A drill-down interface covering all 15 decks across all 8 stakes (White to Gold).
- Challenge Showcase: A dedicated grid for all 20 in-game challenges, from The Omelette to Jokerless.
- Seed Library: A unique split-view layout for showcasing high-roll seeds with detailed descriptions and strategy tags.
- Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly grid systems that adapt from 3 columns to a single-stack view.
- YouTube Integration: Reusable component architecture for easy video embedding.
- Framework: ASP.NET Core Blazor WebAssembly
- Language: C# / Razor
- Styling: Scoped CSS with heavy use of Keyframe Animations
- Interoperability: JavaScript Interop for custom audio triggers and YouTube API handling.