Illustrated game hero in a white helmet racing a red dirtbike through Departure Bay

Country Club
to the beach.
Give ’er.

A neat little Departure Bay Road simulator with a very Nanaimo sense of humour. You know the trip. This time, you’re bringing the bars.

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Country ClubDeparture Bay RoadThe beach, bud

The coast is calling.
Your brakes have concerns.

The game follows a roughly 2.9-kilometre route from the Country Club area down toward Departure Bay Beach in Nanaimo, British Columbia. A familiar everyday road becomes a ridiculous little downhill adventure.

Real street references guide the layout. The hero, dialogue, chases and flying desserts belong firmly to the game.

Know these corners?

These are captures from the actual game. The illustrated hero scenes are campaign art.

COUNTRY CLUB

Start your nonsense.

Enter your name, claim a colour and get settled on the bike. The route begins near Country Club, with the beach waiting downhill.

In-game road on the downhill run.
In-game road on the downhill run.
DEPARTURE BAY ROAD

Easy there, pal.

Roadside shops, school-area scenery, retaining walls and forest edges give the ride its local flavour. Keep your eyes up. The deer did not read the itinerary.

In-game roadside scenery and traffic.
In-game roadside scenery and traffic.
THE BEACH

Made it. Mostly.

Finish by the water, check your score and have another go. The coast is lovely. Your imaginary insurance premium, less so.

In-game approach to the Departure Bay waterfront.
In-game approach to the Departure Bay waterfront.

Bring six buddies.
Or six bad influences.

Seven riders. Seven colours. Your name above your bike. See the other players tearing down the same road while you chase your own score. Full room? Rock, paper, scissors keeps your hands busy until your spot opens.

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Same road. Separate scores. Plenty of local character.

A few things, bud.

Where is Departure Bay Road?

Departure Bay Road is in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The game depicts the run from the Country Club area toward Departure Bay Beach.

Does the artwork show the exact road?

The large hero illustrations are fictional campaign art. Images captioned as game captures show the current simulation. Neither is a navigation guide.

What makes it Nanaimo?

The setting, the hills, the coastal finish, the Nanaimo bars and a cast with plenty of “holy crap, bud” energy. The game is local satire, not a claim about particular residents.

See you at the beach.

Helmet on. Bars loaded. Give ’er.

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