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California Games

Get ready to shred the face off an awesomely tubular wave. Turn a "berm" on a BMX bike and spray up a wall of dirt. Launch a few feet off-the-lip with your skateboard tucked high. And while you're up there, dance for the crowd. Or if you feel like kicking back a bit, juggle a foot bag with your toes, heels, and head.

But this isn't beach blanket bingo. In fact, before you even set foot on California turf, you'd better apply a good sunscreen because the competition will be totally hot. Then, put on your shades and join the games.

Wish they all could be California Games!

This Japanese variant of California Games came with a colour Japanese language manual and a 'big box' that was not like any other big box variants. This box style was not used for any other Atari Lynx game.

 
Note: This entry is recorded as a variant or re-release, click here to see the original. Original entries typically have additional information not recorded for variants.
Graphics
4.4
Sound Effects
4
Music
4.4
Controls
4.1
Replay Value
4.4
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HandycastEpisode 06 - California Games 
Game ReviewsCalifornia Games, Score: 8.5 By Jon Mc
California Games, Score: 9.5 By DWJ Phillips
Game CheatsCalifornia Games cheats and tips

Game Information🕸

Rarity60 (4)
ConsoleAtari Lynx
Release DateDecember 01   1989
Release Type
Part #PA2025
Pack Type
DeveloperEpyx
PublisherAtari
GenreAction/Sports
Players1 on console
ComLynx SupportUp to 4 players via ComLynx
Screen RotationNo
Stereo/PanningMono Sound
Lynx SD Save SupportNo 
Can be PausedYes

Cartridge Information🕸

Cartridge Type
ROM Size128 KiB
ROM MD5 Hash (headerless)73E02BB77DCF857A6578F0E24B4ECB9E
EEPROM (for save data)No EEPROM

Variants🕸

Compare... 🆚See definitions of Rarity Scores and Release Types.
All recorded variants are shown, the > symbol marks the currently displayed variant.


California Games - - 1989Rarity: 24
California Games - - 1989Rarity: 29
California Games - - 1989Rarity: 35
California Games - - 1989Rarity: 44
> California Games - - 1989Rarity: 60

External Rarity Information🕸

AtariAge Rarity3 / 10
RarityGuide Rarity55 / 100

Game Media🕸

 
 
 
 
 


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