Animations Are Dumb

A mod for Balatro that speeds up all animations and transitons, so you can just play the game :)

How to install

1. Install Steamodded (SMODS) for Balatro following its README. This typically creates a Mods/ folder next to the game files and an in game Mods menu.
2. Copy the NoAnimations folder from this repository's releases into your Balatro Mods/ directory.
3. Launch Balatro, open the Mods menu, enable "NoAnimations", then restart the game if prompted.

If you prefer, you can also symlink the folder for easy updates.

Config Guide

Open NoAnimations/config.lua and adjust:

• enabled – turn the mod on/off without uninstalling
• min_duration – set to a tiny value like 0.01 if some sequences rely on a non-zero tween to complete
• Feature toggles under features – e.g., skip_card_flips, instant_scoring, etc.
• background_duration / features.allow_background_transition – let ambience/backdrops take a fraction of a second while everything else stays instant

The mod attempts three approaches, all guarded so they only apply if present in the runtime:

1. Clamp durations in common tween libraries (Timer/flux/tween.lua) to min_duration (with optional background overrides).
2. Nudge likely game settings (e.g., fast-forward/animation speed keys) to instant values.
3. Wrap common card methods and event manager timers to force animation delays down.

Notes

• This is a best-effort, non-invasive mod. If your Balatro/SMODS version uses different function names, it may patch fewer things. It will still run safely.
• If something visually breaks or soft-locks, try min_duration = 0.01 or 0.02 in config.lua.
• Compatible with most content mods; load order generally doesn't matter for this one, but if another mod replaces the same functions after load, its behavior may win.

Licence

(C) Qrunk 2025 - Present, licenced under the Mozilla Public Licence.