Gambonanza Downloads & RevenueGambonanza · App Store & Google Play
Gambonanza gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Gambonanza by Stray Fawn Studio is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 45 events
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “PRUEBA ALGO NUEVO”iOStoday · CA, CO, IN, JP, US
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Strategy · DE
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “NUESTROS FAVORITOS”iOStoday · CA, JP, MX, US
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “UNSERE FAVORITEN”iOStoday · CA, DE, IN, JP, NL, US
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “PRUEBA ALGO NUEVO”iOStoday · AR, BR, CA, JP, US
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “TRY SOMETHING NEW”iOStoday · CA, JP, SA, US
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Board · NL
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “NUESTROS FAVORITOS”iOStoday · AR, CA, JP, US
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “おすすめのゲーム”iOStoday · CA, JP, US
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “おすすめのゲーム”iOStoday · AR, BR, CA, IN, JP, US
- 📈Gambonanza hit #1iOSTop Paid · Board · JP
- 📦Gambonanza updated to version 1.5.2iOSVersion 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
Release notes provided for 11 of 11 languages… more - 📈Gambonanza hit #1iOSTop Paid · Strategy · AE
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Board · AE
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Strategy · AE
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Board · IN
- 📦Gambonanza updated to version 1.5.2AndroidVersion 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… more - 📈Gambonanza entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Board · ES
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 100AndroidTop Grossing · Board · VN
- 📈Gambonanza hit #1AndroidTop Paid · Board · ES
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 10 in 5 chartsAndroidTop Paid · Board · MX · Top Paid · Board · NL · Top Paid · Board · TH · Top Paid · Board · TR · +1 more
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 100 in 8 chartsAndroidTop Paid · All Games · ES · Top Paid · All Games · MX · Top Grossing · Board · MX · Top Paid · All Games · NL · +4 more
- 📈Gambonanza charting in a new country in 6 chartsAndroidSpain · Mexico · Netherlands · Thailand · +2 more
- 📈Gambonanza hit #1iOSTop Paid · Board · BR
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Strategy · IN
- 🌟Gambonanza: featuring lifted it to #192 (from outside the chart)iOSDiscover Something New · TR
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “VÅRA FAVORITER”iOStoday · CA, IN, IT, JP, NL, SE, TR, US
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “VÅRA FAVORITER”iOStoday · CA, ES, IT, JP, SE, TR, US
- 📈Gambonanza new best rank in the overall chart: #23iOSTop Paid · All Apps · ES
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “VÅRA FAVORITER”iOStoday · AE, CA, DE, FR, IT, JP, SE, US
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Board · KR
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “TRY SOMETHING NEW”iOStoday · AE, CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, JP, NL, SE, US
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “TRY SOMETHING NEW”iOStoday · CA, DE, ES, GB, IT, JP, NL, SA, SE, US
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Board · IN
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “TRY SOMETHING NEW”iOStoday · CA, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, JP, NL, SE, US
- 📈Gambonanza entered the top 10iOSTop Paid · Board · AU
- 🆕Gambonanza first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidItaly
- 🌟Gambonanza featured by Apple: “TRY SOMETHING NEW”iOStoday · CA, DE, FR, GB, IT, JP, US
- 🆕Gambonanza first spotted by AppInsideriOS#5 in Top Paid · Board · Japan
- 📦Gambonanza version 1.4.4iOSNo release notes
- 📦Gambonanza version 1.4.4AndroidUpdate 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… more - 🆕Gambonanza: its developer released another app: Dungeon Clawler+iOS
- 🆕Gambonanza released on the App StoreiOS
- 🆕Gambonanza released on Google PlayAndroid
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Games › Board PaidGambonanza at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike that blends traditional tactics with rule-bending mechanics and board upgrades, targeting strategy enthusiasts who enjoy replayable runs and tactical experimentation. The app has secured top-10 positions in the Board Paid category across major markets including Germany, the UK, and the US, indicating strong initial traction among paid strategy gamers.
Similar apps: Chess Plus, Pocket Chess, Into the Breach
Roguelike Strategy Pixel Abstract/Fairground short sessions Premium
#chess #turn-based #roguelike #strategy #puzzle #single-player
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Gambonanza’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Gambonanza downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | 50k+ |
| Google Play | 500+ | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | 500+ Confidence | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Gambonanza's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Gambonanza makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #3 Games › Board Paid | 19 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #1 Games › Board Paid | 20 of 23 countries | – | #81 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (5)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
 United States | 16 | 76% | steady |
| Germany | 1.5 | 7% | – |
 United Kingdom | 1.2 | 6% | – |
| Japan | 1.2 | 6% | – |
 Canada | 1 | 5% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 2.9k |
| Google Play | 4.9 ★ | 12k 401 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.9 ★ weighted by ratings | 15k |
What users say about Gambonanza
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users praise the game as a highly addictive and clever fusion of chess mechanics with Balatro-style roguelite elements, citing fun bosses and customization. However, significant complaints focus on technical issues like crashes, battery drain, and bugs that hinder gameplay, alongside criticism of excessive randomness and lack of optimization.
Mixed but leaning positive (68% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “It’s fun but it’s trying too hard to be Balatro”
- Price & subscription: “Worth 3 times the asking price!”
- Updates: “second, a dlc pack or free update with lots of gambits and”
- Ease of use: “Fun gameplay, cool bosses and the rules are fairly straightforward”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Great concept, way too buggy”
- Fun: “Too random to be tactically fun”
- Price & subscription: “Force close every time I open the app a waste of my time and money”
- Speed & performance: “Absolute battery drain 🧛♂️”
About Gambonanza
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
Gambonanza App Store
Gambonanza gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Gambonanza is #8 in Games › Board Paid in United States and charting in 19 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Games › Board PaidGambonanza at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike that blends traditional tactics with rule-bending mechanics and board upgrades, targeting strategy enthusiasts who enjoy replayable runs and tactical experimentation. The app has secured top-10 positions in the Board Paid category across major markets including Germany, the UK, and the US, indicating strong initial traction among paid strategy gamers.
Similar apps: Chess Plus, Pocket Chess, Into the Breach
Roguelike Strategy Pixel Abstract/Fairground short sessions Premium
#chess #turn-based #roguelike #strategy #puzzle #single-player
Gambonanza on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Gambonanza’s App Store privacy label declares 0 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 0 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Gambonanza downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Gambonanza's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Gambonanza before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Gambonanza makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Italy
France
South Korea
Indonesia
Brazil
Russia
Spain
Mexico
Netherlands
India
United Arab Emirates
ColombiaApps near Gambonanza on the chart
Games › Board Paid, around #8.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings by country (5)
| Country | New ratings a week | Share | Last 2 weeks vs the 2 before |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 16 | 76% | steady |
| Germany | 1.5 | 7% | – |
| United Kingdom | 1.2 | 6% | – |
| Japan | 1.2 | 6% | – |
| Canada | 1 | 5% | – |
App Store ratings in the countries we track, 4-week average.
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Gambonanza
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users praise the game as a highly addictive and clever fusion of chess mechanics with Balatro-style roguelite elements, citing fun bosses and customization. However, significant complaints focus on technical issues like crashes, battery drain, and bugs that hinder gameplay, alongside criticism of excessive randomness and lack of optimization.
Mixed but leaning positive (68% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and not being fun.
What people like
- Fun: “It’s fun but it’s trying too hard to be Balatro”
- Price & subscription: “Worth 3 times the asking price!”
- Updates: “second, a dlc pack or free update with lots of gambits and”
- Ease of use: “Fun gameplay, cool bosses and the rules are fairly straightforward”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Great concept, way too buggy”
- Fun: “Too random to be tactically fun”
- Price & subscription: “Force close every time I open the app a waste of my time and money”
- Speed & performance: “Absolute battery drain 🧛♂️”
About Gambonanza
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
Latest updates
More from Stray Fawn Studio
Gambonanza Android
Gambonanza gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Gambonanza is #1 in Games › Board Paid on Google Play in Japan and charting in 20 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Games › Board PaidGambonanza at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike for strategy enthusiasts who enjoy tactical depth, rule-breaking mechanics, and replayable runs. The app has achieved #1 status in the paid board game charts across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Spain, and Japan, while maintaining strong top-2 positions in numerous other major markets including France, South Korea, and Mexico.
Similar apps: Into the Breach, Slay the Spire, Chess.com
Roguelike Strategy Pixel Abstract/Fairground short sessions Premium
#chess #roguelike #turn-based #strategy #puzzle #indie
Gambonanza on Google Play
App details
Gambonanza downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Gambonanza's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Gambonanza before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Gambonanza makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Turkey
Thailand
VietnamRatings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Gambonanza
From the 175 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise the innovative fusion of chess mechanics with roguelike deck-building elements, often comparing it favorably to Balatro. However, complaints focus on performance issues, lack of tutorial clarity, and frustration with random difficulty spikes or repetitive content.
Mostly positive (77% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and its features and content. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and speed and performance.
What people like
- Fun: “fun and can be challenging”
- Features & content: “I enjoy the variety and challenge of it”
- Price & subscription: “My main complaint is that it costs too much to get pieces back from the graveyard”
- Speed & performance: “Update： Now the issue is fixed, the developer is acting very fast to solve the issue”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “overall waste of money, just get BALATRO!”
- Speed & performance: “Tries very hard to look like balatro too, at the cost of my battery life”
- Ease of use: “It's a simple game with not much to it due to that”
- Features & content: “It seems that the content is literally identical every single time”
About Gambonanza
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 in 1.5.2
• 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
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