"That's what I'm talking about!"
"I got a deck of cards in here. I'll even tell you what I have. I'm bidding three nil, but you should probably bid 4. spades... Ah come on, play with me!" - Claptrap
Claptrap is a non-player character and the mascot of the Borderlands series of games. He is one of the poker players in Poker Night 2.
Background
Smart-aleck robot Claptrap made his debut in Gearbox Software’s Borderlands and also appeared in its sequel Borderlands 2.
He also appeared in the promotional Claptrap Web Series.
A fine example of the CL4P-TP General Purpose Robots, he is friendly to a fault, charmingly eccentric, and probably even knows how to play cards.
Claptrap's Team Fortress 2 Unlock: The Dapper Disguise
The Team Fortress 2 unlock for Claptrap is Handsome Jack's mask. Once unlocked, it can be used by The Spy.
Claptrap's Borderlands 2 Unlock: Bluffer's Bane
A green visor that can be worn by Maya, the Siren. This is physically similar to the Dealer's Visor the Heavy recieved as a preorder bonus for the original Poker Night.
Claptrap's Table Effect:
When all Borderlands table items are in effect, Claptrap dons a moustache and top hat. Room effects include Moxxxi's neon lights on the stage in the back. Players who are eliminated will be shot by Steve before leaving the table, with the exception of Sam, who recieves a startling tap on the shoulder. (needs confirmation)
Poker Strategy
When Claptrap has enough money, he will attempt to bet agressively. Until then, he will fold frequently while waiting for a good hand, although he does seem to have a tendency to go all in when pressured and low on funds.
Tells
Relationship with Other Characters
- Brock Samson: Brock very much dislikes Claptrap and will threaten him on occasion. However, the two will still engage in non-antagonistic conversation.
- Ash Williams: Despite being largely ignored by Ash, Claptrap seems to only vaguely annoy him.
- Sam: Though Claptrap can potentially annoy him with constant questions about dogs, Sam is easily the friendliest character towards the robot. Claptrap also reveals that he's a fan of Sam and Max's episodic games and comic series. Despite this, he may still insult Sam behind his back if knocked out, which will upset anyone left at the table.
- GLaDoS: Claptrap has a very one sided attraction to GLaDoS based on her design and condescending attitude. He will continue to hit on GLaDoS despite her remarks that she is completely apathetic to him. Claptrap is the only character not to display distrust or apprehension towards GLaDOS.
- Max: Much like Sam, Claptrap is a fan of Max for their games and comics. He seems closer to Max than Sam due to the fact that Max isn't as annoyed by him as Sam is. Max's love for violence Makes the robot think he would fit in very well on Pandora.