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GambonanzaNews♟️ Checkmate! GAMBONANZA is OUT NOW!
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♟️ Checkmate! GAMBONANZA is OUT NOW!

Gambonanza · published 1 May 2026, 13:18 UTC

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Aloha! everyone! 🍍

The wait is finally over. We are incredibly excited to announce that Gambonanza has officially made its global debut on Steam and mobile TODAY!

After seeing over 170,000 of you dive into the demo, we can’t wait for you to experience the full Roguelike-Chess madness and tell us what you think! As this is a special day, we also have some special surprises prepared for you.

✨ Launch Week Special ✨

To celebrate this big milestone moment with you, Gambonanza is available with a 35% Launch Discount for the next two weeks! We also partnered up with some beloved games like Dungeon Clawler or Die In The Dungeon for awesome bundle deals. Make sure to check them out!

📽️ Behind the Scenes with Blukulélé

Want to know how the small chess board first came to life? Our solo developer, Blukulélé, shares the inspirations, history, and development process behind the game in a series of narrated short videos.

Watch the Dev Commentary Series here:

🛠️ What’s new in Version 1.0?

The full release brings a massive amount of content to the (chess)table:

  • 200 Gambits in total: Explore a huge variety of ways to upgrade and break your pieces.

  • 8 Unique Bosses: Test your skills against eight powerful foes, each requiring completely different tactics to defeat -> There is also one new, previously unannounced boss!

  • NEW Difficulty System: Think you've mastered the game? After your first win, you’ll unlock new difficulty levels with various modifiers for a continuous, scaling challenge.

  • Full Controller Support: Enjoy the game comfortably on your Steam Deck or with your favorite controller.

  • Steam Achievements: Show off your tactical genius and track your progress as you master the board.

❤️ A Huge Thank You

This game wouldn't be where it is today without your feedback and enthusiasm during the early stages. You’ve helped turn a "Chess-Balatro" dream into a reality.

Grab the game now, leave us a review to let us know what you think, and most importantly: Have fun!

Greetings from the Grandmaster himself: Blukulélé 

And his aspiring Grandmasters-to-be: The teams at Stray Fawn, Sidekick, and ATEO

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