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California Games II
California Games II is an action sports game released in 1990 for DOS systems, developed by an unknown or uncredited studio. The game presents players with multiple California-themed sporting events featuring activities like surfing, windsurfing, skateboarding, and other action sports. Gameplay mechanics vary by event, requiring players to master unique control schemes and timing for each activity. Success is measured through points accumulated in individual events, with progression through several different sports challenges. The game's structure progresses from one event to the next, with difficulty increasing as players advance. Graphics utilize DOS-era sprite-based animation with colorful California-inspired visuals. Players can compete against computer opponents or benchmark times, with the goal of achieving high scores across all available sporting events.
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
California Games II Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for California Games II on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
California Games II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of California Games II on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"California Games II" DOS longplay 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was California Games II released?
California Games II was released in 1990 for the DOS.
What type of game is California Games II?
California Games II is a Action game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play California Games II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — California Games II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play California Games II in the browser?
No. California Games II streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in California Games II?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does California Games II work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play California Games II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of California Games II. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
