{"id":171784,"date":"2026-05-07T14:16:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/?p=171784"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:16:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:16:35","slug":"gambonanza-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/game-interviews\/gambonanza-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Gambonanza Interview &#8211; Grandmaster Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9 Talks Inspiration, Community &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Featuring a tiny board with big stakes, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Blukulele\">Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9<\/a>&#8216;s turn-based chess roguelike <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3509230\/Gambonanza\/\">Gambonanza recently launched on Steam to great success<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Blukulele\/status\/2052055146155118896\">over 70,000 copies sold in five days<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From inspiration to community, we recently talked with Gambonanza Grandmaster Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9 about this Roguelike-Chess match made in heaven\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gambonanza Interview &#8211; Grandmaster Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9 Talks Inspiration, Community &amp; More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gambonanza | Launch Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9X5Uy214Sgo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gamers Heroes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I love the turn-based chess roguelike concept of Gambonanza! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What were some of the inspirations behind this project?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you so much, really glad you like it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gambonanza actually started from <em>The Queen\u2019s Gambit<\/em>. I got completely hooked by the show, so I jumped into <a href=\"http:\/\/chess.com\">Chess.com<\/a>\u2026 and got destroyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First game, crushed. Second game, crushed. Third game\u2026 same story \ud83d\ude05 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And I remember thinking: how can this game feel so cool in the show, but so frustrating when I play it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That frustration is what sparked everything. I wanted to make <em>my<\/em> version of chess, one where you can actually feel that excitement and power, even if you\u2019re not good at the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, I was playing a ton of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2379780\/Balatro\/\">Balatro<\/a><\/em>, and it really clicked something in my head as a dev.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking a well-known game and twisting it into something chaotic and modern\u2026 I loved that idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So Gambonanza is basically that mix: my frustration with chess + the madness of Balatro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chaotic, fast-paced and accessible version of chess where you break the rules, bend them, and create your own way to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gamers Heroes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I saw that Gambonanza was shortlisted at <a href=\"https:\/\/sxsw.com\/\">SXSW Sydney 2025<\/a> &#8211; congratulations! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What were some of your favorite experiences around the event?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I started Gambonanza alone in my room as a quiet little project and now it\u2019s been shortlisted for SXSW Sydney 2025 Game of the Year \ud83d\ude31<br><br>I\u2019m overwhelmed, thank you to everyone who believed in it, it means so much to me\u2764\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/gamedev?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#gamedev<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/indiegame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#indiegame<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q29iXalQZM\">pic.twitter.com\/Q29iXalQZM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9 (@Blukulele) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Blukulele\/status\/1975591951765545174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It honestly felt completely surreal, I still can\u2019t really believe it happened!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of my favorite memories from the event is a small anecdote: the game was available on a single PC, like many other games there. But at some point, one of the organizers messaged me saying that Gambonanza was so popular they actually brought their own personal laptop just so more people could play it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That was incredible to hear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was also the very first time people got their hands on the game, so I was extremely nervous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seeing players fully engaged, reacting, having fun, it meant so much to me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, it definitely put some pressure on my shoulders, because I really wanted to live up to their expectations!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-740x412.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171785\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gamers Heroes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it came to <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/news\/app\/3509230?emclan=103582791475063895&amp;emgid=521988948159891078\">the Gambonanza playtests leading up to launch<\/a>, what was the best piece of feedback you received?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, the biggest thing I learned is how passionate and dedicated the community can be! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the beginning, I was actually a bit scared. Showing a game like this while it\u2019s still unfinished is pretty intimidating\u2026 especially a chaotic one like Gambonanza where things can go in so many unexpected directions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But they helped me find <em>so many<\/em> bugs!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are thousands of possible interactions and synergies, and as a solo dev, it\u2019s just impossible to test everything. They were there, constantly breaking the game in ways I never could, reporting issues, pointing out small frustrations, helping me polish every corner of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game wouldn\u2019t be what it is today without them, not even close. And now, it\u2019s become part of how I make games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I <em>need<\/em> that feedback loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I still have a clear vision of where I want to go, but I rely on the community to help shape it and make it understandable and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working like this is honestly such a great feeling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gamers Heroes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also saw that there are official <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Blukulele\">Twitter\/X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/blukulelestudio.bsky.social\">Bluesky<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/H3FbvFN2sE\">Discord<\/a> channels, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Blukulele\/status\/2049517191691632936\">an upcoming Twitch extension<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I\u2019ve had a lot of people asking who made the Steam banner for Gambo!<br><br>It\u2019s the amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BastinusRex?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BastinusRex<\/a> of course!<br>I gave him full creative freedom, and he came back with this absolute work of art, he\u2019s a magician! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x7Yxh73hV6\">pic.twitter.com\/x7Yxh73hV6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9 (@Blukulele) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Blukulele\/status\/2051693408268218760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are some of your favorite community stories around Gambonanza?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yeah, there\u2019s a lot going on right now!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honestly, my favorite moments are when a player <a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/H3FbvFN2sE\">jumps into the Discord<\/a> and shares a completely insane combo they discovered, something I never even thought about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s just magical to me. Being surprised by your own game\u2026 especially as the creator, it\u2019s such a special feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It really makes Gambonanza feel alive. I don\u2019t see it as something fixed, I see it as something organic, almost like it has a life of its own, constantly surprising me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s one story I really love, even if it\u2019s a bit tricky to explain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a boss in the game that hides your pieces, you can\u2019t tell which one is which. And there\u2019s also a Gambit that gives you the piece you have the most of in your stock, and it shows the icon of that piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So one player came up with this clever workaround: they emptied their stock, then placed their pieces one by one, using the Gambit to reveal the icon each time\u2026 basically figuring out all their pieces despite the boss\u2019s power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I could have patched it out, but honestly, it was too smart. The player outplayed me there \ud83d\ude04 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That interaction deserved to exist. It\u2019s clever, it\u2019s creative, and it\u2019s exactly the kind of thing I love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And things like this are happening all the time right now, especially since release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Players keep sharing their runs, their discoveries, their crazy ideas\u2026 I absolutely love it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-1-740x416.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171786\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-2-740x416.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171787\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gamersheroes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-3-740x416.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171788\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(The player is placing its pieces one by one in its stock on the left and check the Gambit icon on the right to figure out which piece is which against M3CH4GNUS C4RL5EN)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One can <a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/3509230\/Gambonanza\/\">get Gambonanza via its official Steam page<\/a>, along with the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/gambonanza\/id6747752407\">Apple App Store<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.strayfawnstudio.gambonanza\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Gambo just hit 50,000 copies sold in only 4 days!!<br>I\u2019m honestly blown away!<br><br>Thank you all SO much for playing, sharing, and supporting the game, it means the world to me \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P3vrYHATAt\">pic.twitter.com\/P3vrYHATAt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9 (@Blukulele) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Blukulele\/status\/2051578625904759120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 5, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those feeling social, be sure to follow the official <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Blukulele\">Twitter\/X<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/blukulelestudio.bsky.social\">Bluesky<\/a> social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discord.com\/invite\/H3FbvFN2sE\">An official Discord channel is also available<\/a> for those looking to join the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7;color: #31708f;border-left-color: #31708f\" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-11a91dfa-5562-4d5f-bb76-7293927c90ec\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">Thank you to PR for arranging this interview, and Blukul\u00e9l\u00e9 for his time!<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ub-post-grid ub-block-post-grid align  is-equal-height preserve-post-image-aspect-ratio\" style=\"\" id=\"ub-post-grid-9255c460-2644-4630-bf1c-37d16d9ae41d\"><div class=\"ub-post-grid-items is-list\" style=\"row-gap: 32px; 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