California
- Players: 2–5 players
- Play time: 60 min
- BGG rating: 6.2
About California
From the back of the box: Who doesn't dream of owning a large Mansion in the sun-drenched hills of California? But before you can furnish the house according to your wishes the interior must be renovated. Just as you have completed furnishing the first rooms you curious neighbors begin to drop by, some bearing housewarming gifts. A good thing too ... because victory will go to the one with the most beautifully renovated house and the largest collection of gifts. Description of the game from La Tana dei Goblin: Players have inherited a small amount of money and a house on the sunny hills of California. Unluckily the house is in a very bad condition. It will be to the players make it habitable again: renewing the rooms with the most exclusive furniture. Better and more friendly will be the house, more neighbors will come bringing presents and friendship. During the game the players could take money from the bank or buy tiles from the shops to place in the house. Before furnishing a room and welcoming people they have to renovate the room. Bonus cards could be gained being the first to furnish the rooms with particular combination of objects. It will be always possible to get loans ... At the end of the game (the 12th day) every player will score points for every present, every bonus card and every renovated room in their house. After paying debts the player with the most victory points will be the winner.
- Released
- 2006
- Designer
- Michael Schacht
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 3, 4 or 5 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
Eko hasn't read this one yet
We don't have the California rulebook. Upload it in the Archive and Eko will answer rules questions from it, with the page each answer came from.
Upload the rulebookCalifornia FAQ
How many players can play California?
California plays with 2–5 players.
What is the best player count for California?
BoardGameGeek community voters say California is best with 3, 4 or 5 players (28 votes).
How long does California take to play?
A game of California takes 60 min.
What age is California for?
The recommended minimum age for California is 8+.
California expansions
Playing California? Track it in Meepzy
Track your plays and scores, see your stats and ask Eko rules questions at the table. Free on iOS and Android.