Gambonanza

Stray Fawn Studio · Games

4.9 2.7K ratings $5.99
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Chart standing · US

Top Paid Games
#37
Best #29 ▼ 1
Top Paid Overall
#67
Best #45 ▼ 14

What changed · US

Listing changes AppTracker has observed for this app in this storefront — new versions, price moves, rating shifts, and store copy.

Aug 27, 2026
Rating ★ 4.89 → 4.88
Aug 26, 2026
New version 1.2.0 → 1.3.8

With 1.3 I wanted to give you more ways to express yourself & making Gambo more accessible and give more room to experiment. New - New Gambits: "MissingNo." (community-made) & "Graal" - More ways to create wild Gambit synergies Improved - LOOOOTS of balancing and several Gambit reworks - Reworked tutorial that leans into Gambit combos - Added medal indicators (shop, collection, in-game). - Various bug fixes

Price & rating history · US

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Average rating history over the observed period. 4.88 4.89 Aug 27 18:20 Aug 27 23:49 Aug 28 05:18 Aug 28 10:47 Aug 28 16:17

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Ratings breakdown · US

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5★ 93% 2.5K
4★ 4% 108
3★ 1% 34
2★ 0% 13
1★ 1% 25

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About

Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike set on a tiny board with huge stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings, and discover rule-bending Gambits plus wild tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess! But be careful, if you waste too many moves the board will crumble around you… FEATURES • Snackable, high-impact runs Play fast, punchy chess battles on smaller starting boards where every decision counts. • 150+ rule-bending Gambits Combine your chess pieces with Gambits to unlock devastating combos and strategic surprises. • Dynamic reserve system Store extra pieces off-board and deploy them at the perfect moment to swing the game. • Strategic board upgrades Enhance your chessboard with golden squares, blessing tiles, protective surfaces, and more! • Fight epic boss battles Take on big encounters that reward smart builds and punish strategic mistakes. • Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance Immerse yourself in vibrant pixel art and the playful excitement of a fairground. • Mini-games for power boosts Test your luck and skill in challenges inspired by pachinko, slot machines, and Gachapon. WHY PLAY GAMBONANZA? Gambonanza takes the tactical clarity of chess and turns it into a roguelike playground: stack Gambits, sculpt the board, manage your reserves, and discover ridiculous combos that “shouldn’t work”… until they do. If you love smart strategy, replayable runs, and the thrill of breaking the rules (legally), this one’s for you. JOIN THE CHESS REVOLUTION! Download Gambonanza and start rewriting chess. ABOUT THE TEAM Gambonanza is developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn Publishing. Mobile Port by Ateo

What's new · 1.3.8

With 1.3 I wanted to give you more ways to express yourself & making Gambo more accessible and give more room to experiment. New - New Gambits: "MissingNo." (community-made) & "Graal" - More ways to create wild Gambit synergies Improved - LOOOOTS of balancing and several Gambit reworks - Reworked tutorial that leans into Gambit combos - Added medal indicators (shop, collection, in-game). - Various bug fixes

Details

ReleasedMay 2026
UpdatedJun 2026
Version1.3.8
Size180.8 MB
RequiresiOS 13.0 or later
Age rating4+
LanguagesChinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Price$5.99
Categories GamesBoardStrategy
Bundle IDcom.strayfawnstudio.gambonanza