California Games
California Games was the original Extreme Games – what today's generation might call X-Games in the sun. Players can select sponsors (absent in some versions) and compete in events such as skateboarding, footbag, surfing, roller skating, flying disc (frisbee) and BMX. The surfing event is ranked by judges, which give a score to help the players improve their routine. The Atari versions (2600 and Lynx) of the game omit the flying disc and roller skating events, while the Genesis version omits only the flying disc event.
- Genre
- Sports
- Year
- 1987
- Developer
- Epyx, Inc.
- Publisher
- Epyx, Inc.
- Players
- 8
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
California Games frequently asked questions
How do I play California Games online with a friend?
California Games (Atari 2600) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play California Games on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find California Games in the Atari 2600 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does California Games netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play California Games for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play California Games on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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