California Gold
- Players: 3–5 players
- Play time: 120 min
- BGG rating: 6.3
About California Gold
California Gold is a historic simulation of orange grove production in which you represent a co-op for helping orange ranchers receive support and the best prices for their crops. Play hinges around collecting cards that represent orange ranches distinguished by city environs and grouped by counties. Buildings – such as packing houses and nurseries – create local support structures, while advertising and railroad contracts increase profits. The object of the game is to have the most ranches (cards) in your co-op by the end of the game. Players acquire cards through an action point allowance, which is limited by packing house distribution. Other buildings help with advertising, leverage, and expansion into other areas of control like Political Lobbying and Amenities.
- Released
- 2015
- Designer
- Patrick Stevens
- Age
- 9+
- Best with
- 5 players (BGG community)
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How many players can play California Gold?
California Gold plays with 3–5 players.
What is the best player count for California Gold?
BoardGameGeek community voters say California Gold is best with 5 players (8 votes).
How long does California Gold take to play?
A game of California Gold takes 120 min.
What age is California Gold for?
The recommended minimum age for California Gold is 9+.
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