California Games

The game is structured as a set of standalone events, each with its own rules and scoring system. Players use the directional pad to move, balance, or position the athlete, while buttons handle acceleration, jumps, tricks, throws, and catches depending on the sport. Surfing emphasizes wave timing and balance, while BMX and skateboarding reward speed, aerial tricks, and safe landings. Scores are awarded based on performance, distance, time, or style, depending on the event.

Learn the rhythm of each event before pushing for risky trick attempts. In surfing and skateboarding, steady control often scores more reliably than flashy moves. In BMX, line up your approach before the ramp so you can land cleanly. Flying disc and footbag reward consistency, so maintaining a stable rally is usually safer than forcing difficult plays.

Tips and tricks

• Practice the basic control scheme for each event before chasing high scores.
• Most failures come from bad timing, so focus on rhythm and clean landings.
• If one event feels difficult, spend time mastering the easier scoring opportunities first.