Gambonanza

Chess Roguelike

USD 5.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

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

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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

Version 1.4.4

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Information

Seller
  • Stray Fawn GmbH
Size
  • 177.3 MB
Category
  • Strategy
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 10 more
  • English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish
Age Rating
9+
Copyright
  • © 2026 Blukulélé
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    • Supports

    • Game Center

      Discover new games and play with friends. This game also features achievements.

    • Game Controllers

      Enhance your gaming experience by playing with a compatible PlayStation, Xbox or MFi controller. Learn More

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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