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Run Snowballing
@game-mechanicsThe moment a run stops surviving and starts becoming a machine that feeds itself.
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Run snowballing happens when early advantages compound into faster clears, safer fights, richer shops, or stronger reward access. It is thrilling, but if too reliable it can flatten late-run tension.
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Example
Vampire Survivors weapon evolutions, Balatro Joker engines, and The Binding of Isaac item combos can all turn a shaky start into unstoppable momentum.
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Why it matters
Snowballing matters because it is one of the genre's biggest pleasures and one of its biggest balance problems.
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