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California

California

2006·Michael Schacht

2 - 5 players
60 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes

From BoardGameGeek

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.

California

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Learn How to Play California by Purge Reviews: Skip the Rules!3:18

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California by Purge Reviews: Are you ready to build a mansion?9:19

California by Purge Reviews: Are you ready to build a mansion?

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Which California video should I watch?

California has 2 videos from 1 creator: 1 review and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from September to October 2022.

To learn the rules, start with "Learn How to Play California by Purge Reviews: Skip the Rules!" by Purge Reviews, which runs 3 min.

For an opinion before you buy, start with "California by Purge Reviews: Are you ready to build a mansion?" by Purge Reviews.

If you like it, try Spirits of the Forest, Zooloretto, Lucky Numbers and Magellan: Elcano, also by Michael Schacht.

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Learn How to Play California by Purge Reviews: Skip the Rules!How to play3:18

Learn How to Play California by Purge Reviews: Skip the Rules!

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Purge Reviews

California by Purge Reviews: Are you ready to build a mansion?Review9:19

California by Purge Reviews: Are you ready to build a mansion?

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About California

From BoardGameGeek:

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.

Designer

Michael Schacht

Artists

Hans-Jörg Brehm, Michael Schacht

Publisher

ABACUSSPIELE

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