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Illustration of Columns

Columns

Overview

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.

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. The difficulty of this can be determined by increasing the number of complete rows which are already in place.

Developers
SystemSoft
Publishers
SystemSoft
Platform
Sharp X68000
Genre
Puzzle
Alternate Names
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Wikipedia
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Video
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Media

Box - 3D

Columns - Box - 3D (Japan) - 498x746
Japan -  498 x 746

Box - Front

Columns - Box - Front (Japan) - 645x889
Japan -  645 x 889

Clear Logo

Columns - Clear Logo (null) - 1001x563
1001 x 563

Screenshot - Game Title

Columns - Screenshot - Game Title (Japan) - 512x512
Japan -  512 x 512

Screenshot - Gameplay

Columns - Screenshot - Gameplay (Japan) - 512x512
Japan -  512 x 512
Columns - Screenshot - Gameplay (Japan) - 512x512
Japan -  512 x 512