Gamble

**Gamble** is a major character and Kirby's main companion in *Kirby Gamble Galaxy Stories*. An extraterrestrial being from outer space with special abilities, he joins forces with Kirby in order to put a stop to the Cosmic Fluxbender's plans.

He is a planned playable character and supporting companion.

## Appearance

Gamble is a small anthropomorphic white playing card with big yellow eyes, yellow gloves and dark brown arms. He has two orange "G" symbols on the top-right and bottom-left parts of his face. His back is plain yellow with tilted orange stripes.

## Personality

Gamble, while caring for Kirby and the universe currently threatened by the Fluxbender, is somewhat frantic and sarcastic. He is easily angered due to the recent return of the Fluxbender, though he means well. Before the events Gamble Galaxy Stories, Gamble was much more calm and easygoing, but a series of mishaps changed him.

## History

Not much is known about Gamble's past, however, not long before the events of the game, Gamble is said to have wandered across the stars until he sensed the presence of Flux near Gamble Galaxy. He went to investigate an Asteroid Field and was ambushed by the Cosmic Fluxbender. He and the Fluxbender had a tough fight, but with the Fluxbender's newfound strength, Gamble was overpowered and was sent rocketing into a nearby planet.

### Chapter 1

Gamble is seen crash landing onto the surface of Planet Popstar, and lands in the leaves of Whispy Woods. The impact of his crash awakens Kirby who is seen napping outside of his house. When Kirby goes to investigate, Whispy awakens and fights with Kirby. After Whispy is defeated, Gamble falls out of his leaves and thanks Kirby for rescuing him. Gamble explains how he needs Kirby's help to take down the Fluxbender, and warns that Popstar is in grave danger. Kirby accepts and explains that Meta Knight has a battleship that could take them back to Asteroid Fields. They both get onto the Warp Star and set off for the Halberd.

When they arrive at the Halberd they approach Meta Knight, but before Kirby can say anything, Gamble rushes to him and hastily asks Meta Knight to use his ship. Meta Knight responds with confusion, asking why he should just let Gamble have his battleship. Kirby catches up and assures him that Gamble's a friend, and Meta Knight reluctantly accepts on the condition that they clear out the ship from invading bandits. They make it to the control room where Meta Knight is, and he explains that it'll take a couple hours before they reach Asteroid Fields. Meta Knight offers them to go and rest in the crew bunks. As the ship approaches Asteroid Fields, several meteors hit the battleship and Meta Knight is forced to make an emergency landing nearby, while Kirby and Gamble make their way off the ship and head for Asteroid Fields.

## Gallery

Render by DerpyrootArtwork by DiamondRole icon for the *KGGS* Staff on DiscordTextbox spritesIn-game appearanceGamble covered with paint in the collection menuStone transformation of Gamble
## Trivia

* Gambles sprites in 2018 had an orange face as opposed to the normal white one.
* Gamble's role in this game seems to be similar to that of Ribbon from *Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards*, Elline from *Kirby and the Rainbow Curse* and Elfilin from *Kirby and the Forgotten Land*, as he accompanies Kirby on his adventure and supports him in various ways.