Columns
About the Game
Columns is loosely derived from Tetris , as it involves arranging falling blocks in such a way as to clear them. However, in columns they are groups of 3 same-size but varying color blocks, which must be arranged into sequences of 3 or more, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Sequences of 4 or 5 count for double or triple points, and diagonal sequences score the most. The real trick is to set up 'combos' - where one line causes other blocks to drop so as to create other lines.
Standout Features
- The difficulty of this can be determined by increasing the number of complete rows which are already in place.
- As well as the normal game mode, there is also a 'flash' mode, in which the aim is simply to remove a particular block from the base of the pre-formed pile of bricks.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) and 1-2 Players.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes 160×144.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Columns | SEGA Game Gear.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Sega | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #2201 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Sega | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Puzzle | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #G-3101 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | Japan | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Sega R&D 1 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Puzzle | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #2201 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1-2 players | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sega | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-10-06 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| 1991-06-01 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 1991-01-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 1, 1991 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 6, 1990 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| June 1, 1991 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upc | 010086022018 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00002SVPL | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 56248687 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #2201 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4974365131012 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| upc | 4974365622015 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| model | #G-3101 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4974365131012 | Japan | PriceCharting |
| model | #2201 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 4974365622015 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog data: PriceCharting
