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Columns: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Columns (1990): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Columns (1990) is a puzzle, strategy video game developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., available on Arcade, Linux, Wii, Genesis/MegaDrive, PC, turbografx16, Mac, SFAM. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 67/100 on IGDB.

What is Columns about?

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.

Key details

Columns was released in 1990 and supports single player, multiplayer, split screen. Platforms: Arcade, Linux, Wii, Genesis/MegaDrive, PC, turbografx16, Mac, SFAM. Developer: Sega Enterprises, Ltd..

Should you play Columns?

Reviews are mixed, but Columns retains a dedicated player base among puzzle, strategy fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Columns?

Columns is a puzzle, strategy game by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., released in 1990.

What platforms is Columns on?

Columns is available on Arcade, Linux, Wii, Genesis/MegaDrive, PC, turbografx16, Mac, SFAM.

Is Columns good?

Columns has an aggregate score of 67/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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