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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Gambo is currently the #3 paid app on the US Google Play Store!! I’m so happy right now, thank you so much everyone!! (Oh, and it is 50% off too 👀)

A screenshot of the Google Play Top Paid Game Chart in the US.
Gambonanza is highlighted as it has reached the #3rd place, wahou!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Gambonanza reached 300,000 sales in 3 months and I decided to dig into some of Steam's deeper stats for those who are interested! - Refund rate - Playtime - etc... I've received quite a few questions about my data, so let's go! 1/10

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Did Gamescom actually boost my game's sales? 👀 Gambonanza is already 4 months old, so I was curious to see what would happen after spending a week at one of the biggest game events in the world! 1/9

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I had an absolute BLAST at Gamescom! Here are 5 games I played that made me go "SHUT UP AND TAKE MY WISHLIST"! Hopefully, you'll find your next wishlist game here too! 👇👇👇

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StrohhutDave @strohhutdave.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Ich habe meine erste richtige Review geschrieben! Im Indiecafe, von @indiecafe.de, werde ich in Zukunft als Gast-Autor Reviews veröffentlichen. Bei meiner ersten Review habe ich mich für Gambonanza von @blukulelestudio.bsky.social entschieden, ein Schach-Roguelike www.indiecafe.de/2026/08/gamb...

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Gambonanza – Wenn Schach auf Balatro trifft ♟️

Review zu Gambonanza, was passiert wenn Schach ein Upgrade bekommt?

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Gambo has a modding community now and it's honestly WILD and they're SUPER active! They've even made a CO-OP mode! I love seeing people take my silly little game and turn it into something completely their own!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

😱Gambo Goes Gamescom😱 It's my first time doing an event this big, and honestly... I'm a little intimidated! If you're there, come say hi and play Gambo! I'd love to meet some of you and watch you break my game in person!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Gambo just finished its first week on Google Play Pass and I can't be happier! - 10,000+ new Play Pass players! - 4.85/5★ (+0.01), which honestly makes me VERY happy! Thanks a ton for playing my silly game ❤️

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Suzanne Clemente 🫕🐛 @micocool.quest · 05/08/2026

Gloopalaxy is OUT NOW on Steam!!! 🥁🦐 We're so happy to finally release our first game! A big thank you to everyone who helped us along the way, this couldn't have been possible without you all! 💜 store.steampowered.com/app/3496970/...

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Gambonanza 1.4.0 is OUT (yaaaaay!) - Better AI Mode - Graveyard system to recover lost pieces - And a LOOOOT more! I listened to your feedback while keeping the little weird soul that makes Gambo what it is ❤️ I really hope you'll enjoy it!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Gambo has reached 300,000 copies sold across Steam and mobile in 3 months❤️ This is completely surreal, I have no words, thank you all so much! (👇more data in thread below👇) 1/11

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Gambonanza mentioned alongside four bangers? Blukulélé happy ❤️

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Warp Door @warpdoor.com · 14/07/2026

Cross My Heart (@blukulelestudio.bsky.social, @garanceroy.bsky.social) "Find your crush in the crowd and make eye contact!" Free - Browser: warpdoor.com/2026/07/14/c...

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RoguePod LiteCast @roguepod-litecast.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This week on RoguePod LiteCast we covered the tiny chess roguelite Gambonanza and added it to the ultimate roguelite tier list @blukulelestudio.bsky.social

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Gambonanza 1.3.0 is OUT! ♟️🔥 This update is all about creativity, experimentation, and accessibility, and I had a blast making it! ✨ 2 new Gambits (including 1 from the community!) 🎓 Tutorial revamp ⚖️ Tons of balance changes 🐛 LOTS of bug fixes Go break the game 😄

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Nacarat @nacarattv.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

♟️ @blukulelestudio.bsky.social nous offre 20 clés de Gambonanza ! Un roguelike d'échecs où on casse toutes les règles du jeu à coups de combos et de gambits. Aussi malin qu'addictif. Merci d'avoir embarqué dès le début ! store.steampowered.com/app/3509230/...

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

3 weeks ago, I released Gambonanza Since then the game has reached: - 200k+ sales (135k on Steam - 75k on mobile) - 300k+ wishlists I wanted to share the real numbers, what helped the most, and the things that genuinely surprised me as an indie dev 👀 Thread 🧵 1/15

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

My game reached 200.000 copies sold 🎉🎉!! It feels so unreal! Thanks for the love, the streams and the crazy builds! It means the world to me ❤️

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MHG @mhgaming.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Are we reaching the tipping point of roguelike deckbuilders but with things? Well, yes. But find out why I still enjoyed Gambonanza from @blukulelestudio.bsky.social a Chess version of one of those! www.mentalhealthgaming.com/323-magic-sm...

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323 - Magic Smoke | MHG

Ding ding, tickets please. This week we’re using public transport (Bus Bound @stillalivestudios.bsky.social), chessing it up (Gambonanza @blukulelestudio.bsky.social) & doing the ball…volley…thing (Sm...

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

100.000 copies sold on Steam in 8 days😱 This is completely unreal to me! Thank you all so much for the love, the chaos, the streams and the support. Seeing so many people enjoy this weird little chess roguelike means the world to me ❤️

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

90.000 copies sold on Steam in ONE WEEK 😭♟️ I genuinely don’t know what to say. Thank you all so much for giving a chance to this weird little chaotic chess game made by a tiny indie dev ❤️

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I LOVE when players surprise me with my own game 😭 Tonight, I watched XandyPants turn a Gambit I intentionally designed to be weak into a completely broken build. We’ve reached the "the players are smarter than the dev" phase of Gambonanza 👀

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Took a small step back from gamedev and talked about Gambo’s journey with Gamers Heroes! We talked inspirations and niche little dev anecdotes that usually stay behind the scenes ❤️ Hope you'll like it! Thanks for the opportunity Casey!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

8/10 on Checkpoint Gaming 🎉 Gambo keeps nanzing and I'm loving it!!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Gambo reached 70.000 copies sold on Steam in only 5 days!! I have no words, this feels so unreal 😭 Thanks a ton for playing my silly game, you're the best!!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Gambo just hit 50,000 copies sold in only 4 days!! I’m honestly blown away! Thank you all SO much for playing, sharing, and supporting the game, it means the world to me 😭😭😭

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Gambonanza hit 350+ reviews and is Very Positive on Steam! If you’ve played and enjoyed it, leaving a review really helps spread the word!

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Gambonanza is $9.74 on Steam buff.ly/xQ7QvcA Deck playable

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Gambonanza sold 35.000 copies on Steam on the first 48h! Thank you SO MUCH everyone! If it is a dream, I don't want to wake up 😭

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Florian Verdier @floriannechekuv.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Vous aimez Balatro? Vous aimez les échecs? Alors venez découvrir Gambonanza en compagnie de son développeur @blukulelestudio.bsky.social dans ce nouvel épisode d'Indie 500 ! Merci de vos partages ! 💖 podcastaddict.com/episode/http... www.deezer.com/fr/show/1001...

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Pour mes francophones sûr! J'ai eu l'occasion de revenir sur la création de Gambo avec Florian, si jamais ça vous intéresse, foncez écouter ça ! J'ai adoré revenir sur les détails de la création avec lui!

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teuteuf @antoine.pinkbean.studio · 01/05/2026

Oooh et c'est dispo sur mobile en plus ! ❤️❤️❤️

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CGDannyB ▶️ PAXU 🎲 @cgdannyb.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I've been playing Gambonanza again!! Loved the next fest demo, and it's sucking me in again!!! So check out Gambonanza on Steam! It's out today!! @blukulelestudio.bsky.social

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

♟️ GAMBONANZA is OUT NOW on Steam ♟️ I poured everything I had into this one, I hope you’ll have fun with my chaotic roguelike chess experience! If you want to help, spreading the word means a lot 🙌

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Gambonanza will cost 14.99$ on Steam with a 35% discount to thanks early supporters! It will cost 5.99$ on both iOS and Android!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This one is for German-speaking gamers! 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭 Gambonanza ♟️ ist Teil des FYNG (Find Your New Game) Showcase auf der CAGGTUS Leipzig 2026 🌵 Schau live auf dem @gamestar.bsky.social Twitch-Kanal 💜 zu: twitch.tv/gamestar #indiegame #GamingDE

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Liam Flannery @liamflannery.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🚨 🚨 Huge News!🚨 🚨 Our puzzle game about making PowerPoint Factories will be out next week!! Factory 95 will be releasing on 22/04/2026 (23rd if you're in Australia). You can wishlist and play the demo below! #factory95 #gamedev #indiegame

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

After months of thinking, I realized the core issue with the game… So I removed chess. Say hi to Checkersnanza! #gamedev #indiegame

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 Gambonanza is launching on May 1st!! Here is a new trailer to celebrate! It finally has a release date, I can’t believe I’m typing this 😱

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Playlog Podcast | An Indie Gaming Podcast @playlogpodcast.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

This week on #PlaylogPodcast, Danny and Tofr talk about their favorite demos SO FAR from #steamnextfest From Vampire Crawlers to Town of Zoz and Many, MANY, More! AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON GAMBONANZA!! (@blukulelestudio.bsky.social) WATCH HERE: youtu.be/erU9NYcaxzI #gaming #indiegames

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Steam Next Fest Hidden Gems That Nobody's Talking About | Playlog Podcast EP. 97

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So Many Games @somanygames.co.uk · 23/02/2026

The first Steam Next Fest of 2026 is here! We have already played a ton of demos taking part in the festival and we have listed our favourites in our Steam Next Fest February 2026 preview article. Please take a look ⬇️ somanygames.co.uk/articles/snf...

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Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Preview | So Many Games

Steam Next Fest is once again here, and we've compiled a list of demos we think you should take a look at during the festival week.

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Dirtalor - Roguelikes & Jeux Indés @dirtalor.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Pour démarrer ce Steam Next Fest, on joue à Gambonanza ! Une roguelike d'échecs qui est extrêmement attendu ! youtu.be/PVgOmZMk_S4 #gambonanza #steamnextfest #roguelike #indiegame

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La démo la plus attendue de ce Steam Next Fest est enfin sortie !

YouTube video by Dirtalor - Roguelikes & Jeux Indés

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Paci ⛏️ @hookariagames.com · 17/02/2026

Here we are! Hold the Mine is officially out in Early Access! Hold the Mine is a unique rogue-like survival game where you explore and defend your mine against waves of monsters! And we have a brand new trailer for launch: youtu.be/YADKxYJnIZw

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Hold the Mine - Early Access Out Now

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ashenbubs @ashenbubs.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I can see me playing Gambonanza as much as I played Peglin to switch off, it's so enjoyable to create these wild builds in chess. The sheer ammount of confidence I had during this play though... Man, I'm glad I streamed yesterday, hahahaha. Thanks @blukulelestudio.bsky.social for an awesome game!

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Whaaaaa, whishlists goes STONKS-ONANZA! ✨♟️✨

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Indie Insights, Your Indie HQ @indieinsights.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Stray Fawn and Sidekick Publishing Assemble Indie "Dream Team" for Global Launch of GAMBONANZA Read more: indieinsights.org/gambonanza-a... #GAMBONANZA #RoguelikeDeckbuilder #Chess #IndieGame

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🎉Gambonanza playtest is live right now on Steam🎉 If you’re curious to see what the game looks like and want to join the adventure, your feedback is more than welcome! #indiegame #gamedev

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Blukulélé @blukulelestudio.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

My silly game reached 60.000 Wishlists on Steam! Gambonanza has been shaping my life for over a year now, and I can't thank you enough for the support. It still feels unreal, thank you so much! 🙏

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