Columns cover art

Game

Columns

1990 · Arcade · Sharp X68000 · Linux · Wii · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Puzzle · Strategy

67IGDB player score
57 ratings

About this game

Go back in time to a bygone civilization: the ancient world of Phoenicia. There you will play a simple and captivating game where sparkling, rainbow-coloured jewels drop one after another. According to the ancient merchants, by arranging three or more of the same jewels horizontally, vertically or diagonally, you shall perform miracles.

Screenshots

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Gameplay video

Game facts

Release date

Mar 1, 1990

Developer

Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

Publisher

Media Factory, Sega, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Tec Toy

Platforms

Arcade, Sharp X68000, Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Mac, FM Towns, Super Famicom

Genres

Puzzle, Strategy

Themes

Fantasy, Educational

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen

Franchise

Columns

Perspective

Side view

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Game data and artwork via IGDB.

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