{"product_id":"california-games-genesis","title":"California Games - for Genesis","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Games packs five sun soaked events into one cartridge and dares you to look good doing them. The Sega Genesis version arrived in 1991, developed by Novotrade International and published by Sega Enterprises, carrying over the loose, sunny spirit that made the game a favorite on home computers in the late eighties. Instead of stadiums and national squads, California Games went for boardwalks, beaches and dirt tracks, and that attitude is still exactly what sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five events are the half pipe, surfing, skating, BMX riding and foot bag. Each has its own feel: pumping for height and catching air on the half pipe, reading and carving a wave while surfing, rolling into stunts on skates, shredding dirt on the BMX, and keeping the foot bag off the ground with a partner. You can take on all five in sequence or practice a single event until the timing clicks, and California Games supports up to nine players taking turns, which turns the cartridge into a party game for a room full of people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Games is still loved for its easy charm. Every event is simple to start and difficult to master, the scoring rewards showing off rather than playing safe, and the surf and skate presentation puts you on the coast in seconds. Support for nine players makes it one of the most sociable cartridges on the Genesis, since a controller passed around the room is all the setup it needs. For collectors, California Games is a landmark of the alternative sports genre and a bright, friendly piece of early nineties attitude that belongs on any shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Novotrade International\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge Only: No Box or Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease note that this listing is for the \u003cstrong\u003egame cartridge only\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original box, instruction manual, and any other accessories are not included with this purchase unless explicitly stated in the listing. What you receive is exactly what you need to play: the cartridge itself, tested and confirmed working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis game has been tested and is fully functional. We do not authenticate or certify originality, and listings are intended for players and everyday collectors rather than professional grading or authentication purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImages \u0026amp; Regional Differences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct images are for reference only. Label artwork, cartridge color, and regional markings (PAL or NTSC) may vary from the item you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genesis","offers":[{"title":"NTSC","offer_id":53163829854490,"sku":"SJ-CALIFORNIA-GAMES-Genesis-NTSC-T","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4615\/8874\/files\/c98930c5-a4b6-4621-86c8-5619564bd2bd.png?v=1792708464","url":"https:\/\/sillyjoystick.com\/products\/california-games-genesis","provider":"SillyJoystick Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}