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California Dreamin' is a satirical strategy-party board game where players race across eight outrageous California regions, survive disasters, collect money, earn postcards, and ultimately escape California to begin a New Start somewhere else.
It's part strategy, part luck, part storytelling...and entirely unpredictable.
No.
California Dreamin' doesn't take political sides or promote any agenda.
The game pokes fun at the people, places, stereotypes, weather, traffic, housing, wildlife, and everyday absurdities that make California one of the most fascinating states in America.
If you've ever sat in California traffic, paid too much for gas, admired the coastline, or laughed at a bizarre headline, you'll probably enjoy the ride.
2–6 players.
The sweet spot is usually 4–6 players where the interaction, chaos, and laughter really shine.
Most games last between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the number of players and how much laughing interrupts the game.
Recommended for ages 14 and up.
Some jokes reference real California culture, stereotypes, and current events that younger players may not fully appreciate.
2–6 players.
The sweet spot is usually 4–6 players where the interaction, chaos, and laughter really shine.
No two games are ever exactly alike.
Players begin with different:
Plus Regional Chaos, Natural Disasters, and Rags to Riches cards ensure that every game unfolds differently.
Not at all.
People who know California will recognize lots of inside jokes.
Everyone else will simply enjoy discovering why California is unlike anywhere else.
Mostly.
Think of it as PG-13 humor.
There's no profanity or explicit content, but some jokes are aimed at adults who appreciate satire. discovering why California is unlike anywhere else.
Most games ask you to conquer something.
California Dreamin' asks you to survive something.
You'll manage money, make difficult decisions, encounter bizarre situations, and try to escape California before everyone else.
It's part strategy game...
Part party game...
Part road trip.
Your New Start represents your future home outside California.
Throughout the game you'll earn money while working toward relocating to another state.
The first player who successfully purchases their New Start—and meets the game's victory conditions—wins.
Each California region contains a collectible postcard.
Successfully completing a region earns you that postcard.
Collect all eight to prove you've survived the entire state.
Regional Chaos cards are hilarious events inspired by real California life.
Celebrity sightings.
Traffic jams.
Bizarre laws.
Housing problems.
Unexpected good fortune.
Ridiculous setbacks.
They keep every game fresh and unpredictable.
California is famous for Mother Nature's surprises.
Wildfires.
Earthquakes.
Mudslides.
Flash Floods.
High Winds.
Sometimes they affect one player.
Sometimes everyone.
The first player who successfully purchases their New Start—and meets the game's victory conditions—wins.
The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) is exactly what it sounds like.
When life goes sideways, players may qualify for financial assistance.
Sometimes it helps.
Sometimes...not so much.
It's our fictional state bank that manages all California Dreamin' currency.
Players collect, spend, lose, borrow, and occasionally regret every dollar they earn.
The Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) is exactly what it sounds like.
When life goes sideways, players may qualify for financial assistance.
Sometimes it helps.
Sometimes...not so much.
Absolutely.
California Dreamin' was designed as the first destination in a growing collection of satirical relocation games.
Future titles already in development include:
Sometimes...not so much.
Yes.
Expansion content is planned for:
We're currently putting the finishing touches on California Dreamin'.
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The first opportunity to reserve a copy will be through our Kickstarter campaign.
Early backers will receive exclusive bonuses not planned for retail release.
That's the goal.
Following Kickstarter fulfillment, we hope to bring California Dreamin' to hobby game stores, gift shops, national parks, travel destinations, and retailers across the country.
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We love hearing from fellow travelers.
Whether you have questions about gameplay, Kickstarter, retailers, media opportunities, or just want to share your favorite California story, we'd love to hear from you.
Welcome to California Dreamin'.
Now... can you escape?
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