Play California Games (USA, Europe) Online

California Games came out on the Sega Master System in 1989, published by Epyx. It was one of those multi-sport cartridges that felt right at home on the system, offering a quick dose of arcade-style competition without the need for deep strategy or complicated controls. It fit neatly into that era of gaming where you just picked up and played.

You control an athlete across six events, like surfing, skateboarding, and BMX, with the main goal being to post the highest score in each. Signature mechanics include timing button presses for tricks, like hitting A and B to jump and perform maneuvers on the halfpipe, or tapping the d-pad to keep a footbag in the air. The pacing is fast, and the difficulty can be unforgiving, especially in events like flying disc where wind plays a factor. It feels like a genuine, slightly chaotic celebration of outdoor fun.