{"product_id":"columns-sega-game-gear","title":"Columns | SEGA Game Gear","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColumns\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis loosely derived from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mobygames.com\/search\/?q=Tetris\"\u003eTetris\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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. The difficulty of this can be determined by increasing the number of complete rows which are already in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SEGA","offers":[{"title":"Complete in Box","offer_id":51164437348585,"sku":"010086022018A","price":79.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Game \u0026 Case","offer_id":51164437381353,"sku":"010086022018B","price":69.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Custom Case with Game","offer_id":51164437414121,"sku":"010086022018C","price":19.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cartridge Only","offer_id":51164437446889,"sku":"010086022018D","price":11.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/8179\/8121\/files\/image_2026-06-09_141327640.png?v=1781036012","url":"https:\/\/zyphertradingvideogames.com\/products\/columns-sega-game-gear","provider":"ZypherTrading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}