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Gambonanza

com.strayfawnstudio.gambonanza
Board 5.99 USD Everyone Open on Google Play
100,000+
installs · ≈197K
★ 4.77
11 439 ratings
2026-04-30
first release
2026-10-16
last update

Description

Chess reinvented! Roguelike strategy on a tiny board with wild Gambits.

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

Version 1.5 • Faster startup, smaller download • Mouse support on phones and tablets • Better gamepad navigation, tutorial softlock fixed • Clearer feedback on bosses and enemy modifiers • Graveyard now records pieces lost after a stalemate • Key of Life's and Barter Trade's Gambit reset correctly again • No more duplicated pieces after a stalemate • Layout fixes on 16:9 screens, in Settings and Collection • Engine update and many smaller fixes

Rating distribution

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Details

Version1.5.2
Minimum Android version7.1
Reviews397
Developer websiteateo.ch
Available inworldwide (192)
Developer contactson the Business plan
Collected2026-10-30

Chart positions

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