Gambonanza

Stray Fawn Studio · Games

4.9 2.8K ratings $5.99

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Chart standing · US

Top Paid Games
#48
Best #29 ▼ 12
Top Paid Overall
#75
Best #45 ▼ 22

What changed · US

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Sep 9, 2026
New version 1.3.8 → 1.4.4

Update 1.4: • Graveyard – buy back your captured pieces after a win • New Clown's Gambit, new strain and new enemy waves • Skip boss cutscenes and animations • Better AI option for smarter enemies • New settings and improved controller support • Improved translations and text rendering • Lots of bug fixes and layout improvements

Sep 4, 2026
Rating ★ 4.89 → 4.88
Sep 3, 2026
Rating ★ 4.88 → 4.89
Aug 27, 2026
Rating ★ 4.89 → 4.88
Aug 26, 2026
New version 1.2.0 → 1.3.8

Price & rating history · US

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Average rating history over the observed period. 4.80 4.85 4.90 4.95 Aug 24 Sep 6 Sep 19 Oct 2 Oct 15

Average rating · ★ 4.88 now · 3 changes on record

Ratings breakdown · US

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5★ 93% 2.7K
4★ 4% 110
3★ 1% 36
2★ 0% 13
1★ 1% 28

In-app purchases · US

No in-app purchases.

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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 · 1.4.4

Update 1.4: • Graveyard – buy back your captured pieces after a win • New Clown's Gambit, new strain and new enemy waves • Skip boss cutscenes and animations • Better AI option for smarter enemies • New settings and improved controller support • Improved translations and text rendering • Lots of bug fixes and layout improvements

Details

ReleasedMay 2026
UpdatedJun 2026
Version1.4.4
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