Balatro 2026 charity wall calendar features Ben Starr as Jimbo.

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Forget your standard gaming merch; we're about to level up your wall game in a way that's so gloriously unhinged, it could only come from the community that brought you a deck-building poker roguelike about spectral jokers. Fangamer just dropped the Balatro 2026 Wall Calendar, and it’s an instant grail item, featuring none other than Final Fantasy XVI’s Ben Starr fully embodying the game's creepy-clown mascot, Jimbo, in a series of photoshoots that are equal parts meme, masterpiece, and mild sleep-paralysis demon fuel.This isn't just a calendar; it's a 12-month-long inside joke, a piece of performance art, and a testament to how a game’s community can spawn its own beautiful, bizarre ecosystem. Starr, who famously voiced Clive Rosfield, has fully embraced his role as the Balatro hype-man, having previously donned the full Jimbo regalia—red nose, ruffled collar, and that permanently unsettling grin—to not only promote the game but to strut on stage and accept a BAFTA on behalf of the solo dev known as LocalThunk.That moment was already an all-timer in gaming award show history, a perfect collision of indie dev triumph and absolute comedic chaos. This calendar feels like the natural, inevitable evolution of that energy.Let’s break down the glorious content: you’ve got Jimbo as a vampiric seducer, Jimbo swinging for the fences in a baseball uniform, Jimbo indulging in a sundae with a look of pure, unadulterated bliss, and, in a shot that has already broken brains across social media, a direct homage to the iconic rose-petal scene from 'American Beauty,' but with carefully arranged bananas. For the uninitiated, that banana nod is a deep-cut reference to the game's 'Banana' card, a common tarot card that becomes a powerhouse when you understand the synergies.It’s this layer of specific, game-literate fan service that elevates it from a simple cash-grab to a genuine love letter to the players who have spent countless hours chasing that perfect, planet-scoring run. The sheer commitment from Starr sells every single frame; he’s not just wearing a costume, he’s channeling the chaotic, unpredictable spirit of the game itself.But here’s the absolute critical hit that makes this a must-buy: it’s all for an incredible cause. LocalThunk and publisher PlayStack are donating 100% of the profits from this magnificent piece of weirdness to two stellar charities: Extra Life and SpecialEffect.For those deep in the streaming scene, Extra Life needs little introduction—it’s the powerhouse charity that mobilizes gamers worldwide to host livestreams, turning hours of gameplay into direct funding for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. It’s a program built on the fundamental goodness of the gaming community, proving that our shared passion can have a real, tangible impact on kids who need it most.SpecialEffect, meanwhile, is a UK-based charity that does God-tier work, meticulously adapting video game controllers and technology to enable people with physical disabilities to play. They don’t just provide access; they restore the joy, the social connection, and the sheer fun of gaming to those who might otherwise be left on the sidelines.Knowing that your $19 purchase—a steal for this level of curated chaos—is going to support these two organizations adds a whole new layer of meaning to hanging a picture of a clown surrounded by bananas on your wall. It transforms a meme into a movement.You can snag this piece of 2026 essential kit right now from Fangamer's site, and honestly, if your gaming setup doesn't feature this calendar come January, you're simply not optimizing your aesthetic. It’s a conversation starter, a charitable act, and a daily reminder of the wonderfully strange and generous heart that beats at the center of gaming culture.I might have a lifelong, rational fear of clowns, but for this cause, and for this level of pure, uncut Balatro energy, I’m willingly inviting Jimbo into my home for a full year. GG, everyone. GG.

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