Luci Kelemen
DestructoidGambonanza review - Checkers, not chess – Destructoid
Published 5/5/2026
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Linux / PC / Mac - 5/1/2026
Gambonanza
Gambonanza is a mind-bending roguelike where every move counts. Unlock over 100 innovative Gambits and harness powerful synergy with your chess pieces to transform your board into a festival of explosive combos and tactical twists!
- Developer
- Blukulélé Studio
- Publisher
- Stray Fawn Publishing
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Critic avg
70
3 scored reviews
Total coverage
3
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 70 across 3 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–1001 review · 33%
80–891 review · 33%
70–790 reviews · 0%
Below 701 review · 33%
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Tom Quirk
Checkpoint GamingGambonanza Review – Checkmate!
Published 5/1/2026
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Score
80
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalEthan Krieger
DualShockersGambonanza Review: Chess Goes Balatro, and It Works Amazingly
Published 5/1/2026
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90
+20 vs critic avg
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