Lock the Deal
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 64 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Lock the Deal
Tired of losing out on must-have cards like Jokers, Tarot, or other rare finds just because you’re short on cash? Lock the Deal is here to make your runs more strategic and less frustrating by allowing you to lock shop items for future rounds or re-rolls.
If you enjoy using Lock the Deal and find it helpful, please consider endorsing it on NexusMods! Your support not only motivates future updates but also helps others discover the mod. Thank you for your support!
If you are using smods v1. 0. 0-beta-0301a or latest, or want proper Controller/Gamepad support, update to version v2. 0. 0.
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For detailed information, visit the full documentation and guides:
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[]The mod's README.md
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]Mechanics Explained[]The project's page README.md
Note: You can access relevant information and links in the mod About tab. Navigate via MODS → Lock the Deal → About.📥 Features
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[]Lock Shop Items: Keep cards or items in the shop for future rounds or re-rolls.
[]Unlock Anytime: Change your mind? Unlock cards with a single click.
[]Cost Balancing: Locking items comes with a dynamically increasing cost to ensure fairness.
[]Plan Strategically: Save your money for perfect items while ensuring their availability.
[]Localization Support: Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), and German.
[]FRJM Integration: The Joker card selected by First Round Joker is locked by default at no cost. Requires FRJM v3.
[]Controller/Gamepad Support: Lock/unlock shop items using the Left Trigger (LT) (+ v2. 0. 0).
Installation
For installation and updating instructions, see the project's README.md
🛠️ Usage
The mod is simple to use. Items in the shop will have a new LOCK button, making it easy to lock or unlock them.
It’s recommended to visit the Explained Mechanics link to understand how the lock cost is calculated and other useful information
[]Highlight an Item: Click an item in the shop to highlight it.
[]Lock the Item: Once selected, the LO
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[]Lock Shop Items: Keep cards or items in the shop for future rounds or re-rolls.
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[]The mod's README.md
Lock the Deal is a gameplay mod that adds a lock feature to shop items, letting players save items for future rounds or re-rolls. With 108 endorsements and 7,046 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated tool for strategy-focused players.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny but useful QoL addition—108 endorsements show it's got a following
- 7,046 downloads means plenty of players have tried it out
- Simple concept that can save you from losing a great item to a bad reroll
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated July 2026—might not be compatible with future game patches
- Only one feature, so if you're looking for a bigger overhaul, this isn't it
For players who hate losing a great shop item to a reroll and want a simple way to hold onto it. Skip if you're after major gameplay changes—this is a tiny QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation—since no instructions are given, look for a readme or forum post
- Test the lock feature on a cheap item first to see how it behaves with rerolls
- Keep an eye on the mod's page for updates if the game gets patched
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Balatro Mods
- Author
- LnxFCA
- Version
- 2.0.3
- Downloads
- 7,046
- Endorsements
- 108
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/28/2025
- Updated
- 7/18/2026
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