Sega Game Cartridge [California Games]
Maker and role
Sega Enterprises Ltd, Manufacturer
Bandai Namco Entertainment Pty, Ltd.., Manufacturer
Epyx Inc., Designer
Production date
1989
Object detail
Accession number
2021.50.3
Production period
Description
Sega California Games Game Cartridge.
Part One: Plastic case for game cartridge printed with image of torsos on the front. "SPORTS / SEGA / CALIFORNIA / GAMES / EPYX" is printed on the front. At the back, "California Games / Hit the beaches and compete for the most radical sports trophy ... / EVENTS: 6 / PLAYERS: 1 to 8 / PERIPHERALS: Sega Control Pad / or Control Stick / MODES: Practice, Compete in 1, / Some, or All / Program (C) 1987 Epyx, Inc. EPYX & CALIFORNIA GAMES are trademarks of Epyx, Inc. / SEGA / SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD. / (C) 1989 SEGA Made in Japan" is printed. A sticker with "SEGA HINTS& TIPS HOTLINE 090057342 / $1.20 PER MINUTE (INCL. GST) - KIDS: CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS FIRST" printed on it in red is adhered.
The case opens to reveal a mount for the game cartridge. "AN OBECA PRODUCT / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / OZI SOFT PTY. LTD. / SEGA / SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD. / PAT PEND." is embossed.
Part 2: Sega game cartridge for California Games game. Red label at top with "California Games / SEGA" printed in white. Label attached at front with "[name]" hand written. At the back, "SEGA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / CAUTION / FOR USE WITH THE SEGA MASTER SYSTEM ONLY / ... / OZI SOFT P/L" is engraved. Label at back with "840132 / D.E.K.A / $39.99"
Part One: Plastic case for game cartridge printed with image of torsos on the front. "SPORTS / SEGA / CALIFORNIA / GAMES / EPYX" is printed on the front. At the back, "California Games / Hit the beaches and compete for the most radical sports trophy ... / EVENTS: 6 / PLAYERS: 1 to 8 / PERIPHERALS: Sega Control Pad / or Control Stick / MODES: Practice, Compete in 1, / Some, or All / Program (C) 1987 Epyx, Inc. EPYX & CALIFORNIA GAMES are trademarks of Epyx, Inc. / SEGA / SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD. / (C) 1989 SEGA Made in Japan" is printed. A sticker with "SEGA HINTS& TIPS HOTLINE 090057342 / $1.20 PER MINUTE (INCL. GST) - KIDS: CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS FIRST" printed on it in red is adhered.
The case opens to reveal a mount for the game cartridge. "AN OBECA PRODUCT / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / OZI SOFT PTY. LTD. / SEGA / SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD. / PAT PEND." is embossed.
Part 2: Sega game cartridge for California Games game. Red label at top with "California Games / SEGA" printed in white. Label attached at front with "[name]" hand written. At the back, "SEGA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / CAUTION / FOR USE WITH THE SEGA MASTER SYSTEM ONLY / ... / OZI SOFT P/L" is engraved. Label at back with "840132 / D.E.K.A / $39.99"
Brief History
The Sega Master System was an 8-bit game console, launched in New Zealand in the late 1980s. California Games is a sports game first developed by Epyx for home computers and games consoles. Sega released their version in 1989 for the Master System. It allowed for one to eight players and featured six events: surfing, skateboarding, hackysack, frisbee, roller skating and BMX.
Marks
SPORTS / SEGA / CALIFORNIA / GAMES / EPYX Printed
California Games / Hit the beaches and compete for the most radical sports trophy ... / EVENTS: 6 / PLAYERS: 1 to 8 / PERIPHERALS: Sega Control Pad / or Control Stick / MODES: Practice, Compete in 1, / Some, or All / Program (C) 1987 Epyx, Inc. EPYX & CALIFORNIA GAMES are trademarks of Epyx, Inc. / SEGA / SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD. / (C) 1989 SEGA Made in Japan Printed
SEGA HINTS& TIPS HOTLINE 090057342 / $1.20 PER MINUTE (INCL. GST) - KIDS: CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS FIRST Printed
AN OBECA PRODUCT / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / OZI SOFT PTY. LTD. / SEGA / SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD. / PAT PEND. Embossed
California Games / SEGA Printed
[name] Hand-written
SEGA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / CAUTION / FOR USE WITH THE SEGA MASTER SYSTEM ONLY / ... / OZI SOFT P/L Engraved
840132 / D.E.K.A / $39.99 Printed
California Games / Hit the beaches and compete for the most radical sports trophy ... / EVENTS: 6 / PLAYERS: 1 to 8 / PERIPHERALS: Sega Control Pad / or Control Stick / MODES: Practice, Compete in 1, / Some, or All / Program (C) 1987 Epyx, Inc. EPYX & CALIFORNIA GAMES are trademarks of Epyx, Inc. / SEGA / SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD. / (C) 1989 SEGA Made in Japan Printed
SEGA HINTS& TIPS HOTLINE 090057342 / $1.20 PER MINUTE (INCL. GST) - KIDS: CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS FIRST Printed
AN OBECA PRODUCT / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / OZI SOFT PTY. LTD. / SEGA / SEGA ENTERPRISES LTD. / PAT PEND. Embossed
California Games / SEGA Printed
[name] Hand-written
SEGA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / CAUTION / FOR USE WITH THE SEGA MASTER SYSTEM ONLY / ... / OZI SOFT P/L Engraved
840132 / D.E.K.A / $39.99 Printed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Sega Enterprises Ltd et al. 1989. Sega Game Cartridge [California Games], 2021.50.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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