Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn have announced the global release of Gambonanza, the new roguelike chess-builder from solo developer Blukulélé; now available on PC and mobile devices.
Players on PC can head over to the Steam Page to download the game today. It is available for $14.99, with a 35% launch discount ($9.74).
About:
Set on a tiny chess board where tactical risks yield high rewards, Gambonanza takes you on a strategy-packed roguelike adventure, where players can get lost in all the ways to break traditional chess and face off against challenging bosses using synergistic gambits in high-impact rounds.
In this vibrant pixel art world, you don’t have to be a chess expert to strategise your next move.
Key Features:
- Synergistic Gambits: Over 150 Gambits allow players to alter the properties of their run, such as supercharging specific pieces or forcing enemies to skip turns.
- Tactical Board Upgrades: Players can enhance the chessboard with golden squares, blessing tiles, and protective surfaces to gain a tactical edge.
- Dynamic Reserve System: A unique off-board storage system allows players to keep extra pieces in reserve, deploying them at pivotal moments to shift the balance of power.
- High-Impact Rounds: Smaller starting boards intensify the strategic tension, delivering quick yet deep gameplay sessions.
- Retro Aesthetic: The game features vibrant pixel art and a nostalgic CRT filter, complemented by a quirky atmosphere and mini-games inspired by slot machines, pachinko and Gachapon.
- Twitch Extension: Launching alongside release, the game features a custom Twitch Extension introducing a “Hand & Brain” mode for streamers and their live chat, turning each run into a collaborative experience with an interactive, stream-first gameplay loop.
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