Gambonanza
Strategy · Paid · 4.9 out of 5 from 2,477 ratings
A chess roguelike where you combine tactical pieces with rule-bending Gambits to break the game on a tiny, crumbling board.
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GenreStrategy
PricePaid
Difficultyhard
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionmedium
DeveloperStray Fawn Studio
Rating4.9 out of 5 from 2,477 ratings
What players like
- Unique chess-roguelike hybrid with 150+ rule-bending Gambits
- No ads or pay-to-win mechanics
- Highly replayable with dynamic board upgrades and piece combinations
- Engaging for both chess and non-chess fans
- Visually charming pixel art and fairground aesthetic
Common complaints
- Game-breaking bugs cause unfair run losses (gambits malfunction, illegal captures)
- Touch controls accessibility bug prevents disabled players from playing
- Game bypasses silent mode, forcing manual audio muting
- Gambits feel generic with limited synergies and heavy RNG
- Missing speed multiplier and gameplay animations slow down replayability
What real reviews say
★ Can’t launch game Game crashes on initial loading screen with a frozen cloud spinning icon on iPhone 15
★★★★★ Best game ever It’s super fun for long car rides and long plane flights with 0 adds
★★★★★ It’s Balatro but with chess Now I can gamble with fake money on a game I’m even worse at than poker!
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Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.