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California Games is a 1987 Epyx sports video game for many home computers and video game consoles. Branching from their popular Summer Games and Winter Games series, this game consisted of some sports purportedly popular in California including half-pipe skateboarding, freestyle footbag, surfing, roller skating, BMX and flying disc (frisbee).

The game sold very well, topping game selling charts for winter months. It also got very positive reaction from reviewers. Many consider California Games to be the last classic Epyx sport game. After this game, the staff in Epyx changed.

The game was followed in 1991 by California Games 2. The sequel didn't match the original's success.

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