I never owned this game but a cousin did. Every time we visited all of us would gather around the Master System , plug in California Games, spend 15 minutes entering our witty names one by one and then try to be the best. The problem with games that require you to take turns is that your cousins are free to try and put you off your game. Pulling faces, clapping hands in front of your face, throwing things at you, whatever it took for the victory. They tried it all to put me off but I still kicked their ass.
The best minigame in this is the BMX especially when you get the upgrade for it that allows you to jump higher. The worst game is probably the hackysack as it takes too long when youre playing multiplayer.
California Games Trivia
Easter Eggs
* At random times there is an earthquake after the skateboarding event, causing the H of the Hollywood sign to fall down
* Players can hit the seagull (named 'George') in Footbag. Hitting the gull grants more points.
* A shark, dolphin or seagull occasionally appear in the surfing event after a player falls off.
California Games Cheats, Hints, Tips and Walkthroughs
Faster Foot Bag reflexes
Enter TAKAKO as a name and begin game play. Break a record, then play the bonus game. If your character wins, he will be able to play the foot bag game faster.
New surfboard
Enter NORIKO as a name and begin game play. Break a record, then play the bonus game. If your character wins, a new surfboard will be awarded.
New bike
Enter KOTARO as a name and begin game play. Break a record, then play the bonus game. If your character wins, a new bike will be awarded.
Secret Strength
After the Record Score screen, pictures will start to scroll across the screen. When three of the same pictures appear, press BUTTON1. Then, compete in the event indicated in the picture. See how strong you are? This trick only works with Foot bag, Surfing, and BMX.
Box Text
USA
Hey Dude, get ready for the ultimate in rad video! Sega's California Games takes you to the sunny beaches and deserts of the California coast for some gnarly sports competition. Kick it down on a skateboard. Ride the waves to surfing heaven. Cruise the concrete on skates or the rough track on a BMX. Test your toes with a footbag or your long concentration with a flying disk. In a word: awesome. But there's more. You can play with up to 8 of your friends. Practice events. Compete in one, some or all to become the total California Champion! And you can play for some of the hottest teams around around representing the heaviest names on the circuit. So what are you waiting for? Grab your board and get ready to achieve a new state of Sega cool.
EUROPE
English
Hit the beaches and compete for the most radical sports trophy on the coast! California Games™ takes you there for a gnarly tournament of six games. Practice or compete in one, a few, or all events. So grab your sunglasses and sandals. Surf's up, dude! Time to jam!
German
Auf zum Strand und zum Wettkampf um die radikalste Sporttrohäe an der ganzen Küste! California Games™ fordert Sie auf zu einem ruppigen Turnier, bei dem es um sechs Spiele geht. Üben und kämpfen Sie in einer, mehreren oder allen Disziplinen. Schnappen Sie sich Sonnenbrille und Sandalen. Surfen ist angesagt, Macker! Zeit zum Aufbrechen!
Swedish
Ge dig ner till stranden och tävla om trofeerna i det senaste av alla sporter. California Games™ tar med dig till Kalifornien och låter dig delta i sex olika tävlingar. Öva eller tävla i en, två eller alla evenemang. Ta dina solglasögon och sandaler. Kom igen kompis! Kör hårt! Ett spel för hela familjen.
French
Précipitez-vous à la plage pour disputer la rencontre sportive la plus fabuleuse de la côte! California Games™ vous y mène pour un formidable tournois de six épreuves. Entraînez-vous ou concourez dans une, plusieurs ou toutes les épreuves. Alors, saisissez vos lunettes de soleil et vos sandales, le surf vous attend! C'est le moment d'y aller!
Spanish
¡Corre a las playas y compite por el trofeo deportivo más radical en la costa! California Games™ te llevará al lugar de competición para que participes en el torneo de seis juegos. Practica o compite en uno, en varios o en todas las pruebas. Toma las gafas de sol y las sandalias, y no te olvides de la tabla hawaiiana. ¡Llegó la hora de empezar!
Italian
Vai nelle spiaggie e competi per il trofeo dello sport più violenti degli costa! California Games™ ti porta nel vivo di un torneo di sei giochi diversi. Allenati o competi in uno, alcuni, oppure in tutti i giuochi. Afferra i tuoi occhiali da sole e sandali. Il surf è finito, ragazzo! E tempo di raggrupparsi!