The Gambit vs Shell Yes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Gambit
Master classic dice rolls in a medieval tavern setting. Compete in tournaments, face unique opponents, and collect over 35 unique dice. Bank your points or risk it all for glory.
- Classic dice gameplay with scoring combinations
- 100 tournaments to conquer
- Challenge unique opponents with personalities
- 35+ collectible dice with custom probabilities
- Achievement rewards system
- Prestige system with win streak bonuses
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Step into the tavern. Roll the dice. Risk it all. The Gambit brings classic dice to life in a beautifully crafted medieval world. Every roll is a choice—bank your points safely or press your luck for glory. But beware the Bust! CLASSIC DICE GAMEPLAY • Roll six dice, score clever combinations, and decide your fate. Simple rules, endless strategy. 100 TOURNAMENTS TO CONQUER • Journey through the villages of medieval Bohemia—from humble Beggars to mighty Royals. Each victory brings prestige, silver, and glory. FACE UNIQUE OPPONENTS • Challenge rivals who taunt, heckle, and celebrate. Each has their own personality waiting to be defeated. 35+ COLLECTIBLE DICE • Discover dice with unique stories and custom probabilities. Earn legendary dice through achievements or purchase rare finds from the trader. ACHIEVEMENT REWARDS • Score 8,000+ in a single turn • Win 25 perfect games • Achieve Hot Dice 250 times • And many more challenges... KEY FEATURES • Prestige system with win streak bonuses • Customisable dice loadouts • Detailed stats tracking • Cloud save across devices • Beautiful medieval atmosphere • Free to play From Beggar to Royal—your journey awaits. Download now and let the dice decide your fate!
Shell Yes
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Roll some dice, think just the tiniest bit, pick up a shell, count some pearls. Sometimes the tide gives, sometimes you see a shell disappear into the swell.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shell Yes at none against The Gambit's 1. Shell Yes also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. The Gambit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shell Yes asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Gambit ships an update every 9 days, Shell Yes daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Gambit | Shell Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 235 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Wiggill | Fastronaut |
In-app purchases
The Gambit
- Bone Collector's Set$2.99
Shell Yes
No in-app purchases









