Gambonanza takes chess and throws it into complete chaos. Between strange modifiers, Gambits, roguelike mechanics, and unpredictable board interactions, a normal run can quickly spiral into something completely different from what you expected. That same unpredictability carries over into the achievement list.
Players aiming to unlock everything will have a long journey ahead. Gambonanza features 53 achievements, covering story progression, challenge runs, gameplay milestones, and several hidden objectives that require specific actions to unlock.
Some achievements will appear naturally as you play through the game, while others demand multiple runs and a lot of experimentation.
All Gambonanza Achievements
Below is the full achievement list. Achievements without a listed requirement are considered secret achievements.
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Let the party begin! | Complete the tutorial |
| Banish the Banished | Win against Hikarul the Banished |
| Fiuuuuuuuuh! | Win a game thanks to a falling piece |
| Stage 3 | Reach Stage 3 |
| Anti – AI | Win against M3CH4GNU5 C4RL53N |
| Illusion Proof | Win against Judith Polgeisha |
| Good catch! | Win against Jawby Fisher |
| Exorcise the Cursed | Win against Tàl the Cursed |
| No time for that! | Win against Kev Borclick |
| Anti – Manichaean | Win against Botezarro |
| Cave of Wander | Get a Legendary Gambit in the Gachapon mini-game |
| The Power of the Tiles! | Trigger each modified tile once |
| Stage 5 | Reach Stage 5 |
| First win! | Win your first run |
| “It doesn’t affect PAWN…” | Secret Achievement |
| My Turn! | Skip 100 turns |
| Maximum Upgrade | Upgrade the board to maximum level |
| T0tal mispl4y | Secret Achievement |
| Perfect Landing | Land 100 times |
| Piece Crusher | Capture 1000 pieces |
| ROOK difficulty | Win a run on ROOK difficulty |
| “Wait for it…” | Wait 100 times |
| “You’re my QUEEN!” | Start a game with only 7 queens on the board |
| KNIGHT difficulty | Win a run on KNIGHT difficulty |
| Compulsive Buyer | Buy 200 pieces |
| It’s a trap! | Trap 100 enemy pieces |
| You Have My Shield! | Protect 300 chess pieces |
| Trust the process | Win a run without rerolling the shop |
| BISHOP difficulty | Win a run on BISHOP difficulty |
| “I’m stronger, I’m smarter, I’m better!” | Promote 100 times |
| Viva la revolución | Capture 10 kings with a Pawn |
| King of the Tiling | Cover the entire board with modified tiles |
| Gambillionaire! | Reach $300 or more during a run |
| “Perfectly balanced, as all things should be.” | Secret Achievement |
| Serial Seller | Sell 100 Gambits |
| Hey, Can I Play Now?? | Secret Achievement |
| “Oh! It’s a bite!” | Secret Achievement |
| Life gives you lemons, well use lemons! | Secret Achievement |
| Pawn Star | Sell 200 chess pieces |
| QUEEN difficulty | Win a run on QUEEN difficulty |
| Clean Your Room! | Secret Achievement |
| “I’ll be back” | Have 100 blessed pieces captured |
| Stage 6 | Reach Stage 6 |
| Greater than the Greatest | Secret Achievement |
| Gambo? No! Chess? YES!! | Secret Achievement |
| Gotta Catch ’Em All! | Secret Achievement |
| Completionist | Earn a KING medal with every Gambit |
| KING difficulty | Win a run on KING difficulty |
| 9 Kings | Secret Achievement |
| Exorcist | Make 666 Phantom pieces vanish |
| Jackpot! | Turn 777 pieces into Golden pieces |
| xX-DarkSasuke-Xx | Win a run without moving onto a WHITE tile |
| White Paladin | Win a run without moving onto a BLACK tile |
Hardest Achievements to Watch Out For
Some achievements stand out immediately as larger time investments than others. “Completionist” is likely going to be one of the biggest grinds since it requires earning a KING medal with every Gambit in the game. Depending on how much progress you already have, this can become a long-term objective rather than something completed in a few sessions.
The higher difficulty achievements will also demand consistent performance across entire runs. Clearing ROOK may not feel too overwhelming after gaining experience, but QUEEN and KING difficulty are a completely different story. Runs become much less forgiving, and mistakes that seem small early on can quickly ruin a setup later.
Achievements like Jackpot! and Exorcist are also built around large cumulative numbers, which means players will likely unlock them gradually across many attempts rather than chasing them directly.
Tips for Faster Completion
Working toward several achievements at once will save a lot of time. A run focused entirely on one objective can slow overall progress, especially when many requirements naturally overlap with each other.
Higher difficulty runs, for example, can also contribute to progress on captures, promotions, shop purchases, and money milestones. Paying attention to opportunities during a run instead of forcing specific situations often leads to more efficient progress.
The hidden achievements deserve a different approach. Since their requirements remain hidden, experimenting with unusual strategies, odd board states, and strange interactions is often the best way to uncover them. Gambonanza rewards curiosity more than strict optimization.
Final Thoughts
The achievement list in Gambonanza fits the game’s chaotic style perfectly. Some unlock naturally through progression, while others push players into the strangest corners of its mechanics.
Reaching full completion will take patience, experimentation, and plenty of runs. If you are aiming to unlock every trophy and achievement, expect a journey that becomes just as unpredictable as the game itself.
