Columns

Columns

March 1, 1990·Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
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Ratings

67
User Score
57 ratings
67
Total Score
57 combined

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.

Release Dates

PlatformDate
ArcadeMar 01, 1990
ArcadeJun 01, 1990
Sega Mega Drive/GenesisJun 30, 1990
ArcadeAug 01, 1990
Sega Mega Drive/GenesisSep 01, 1990
FM TownsDec 1990
Sega Mega Drive/GenesisFeb 01, 1991
TurboGrafx-16/PC EngineMar 29, 1991
Sharp X68000Oct 16, 1991
Super FamicomAug 01, 1999
WiiDec 02, 2006
WiiDec 04, 2006
WiiDec 15, 2006
MacSep 13, 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows)Sep 13, 2010
LinuxSep 13, 2010

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Screenshots

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Game Info

Developer
Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publisher
Tec Toy, Media Factory, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega, Telenet Japan
Release Date
March 1, 1990
Porting
Marigul Management, Shin-Nihon Laser Soft Co., Ltd., Telenet Japan
Franchise
Columns
Collection
Columns
Perspective
Side view

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Platforms

ArcadeSharp X68000LinuxWiiSega Mega Drive/GenesisPC (Microsoft Windows)TurboGrafx-16/PC EngineMacFM TownsSuper Famicom

Genres

PuzzleStrategy

Themes

FantasyEducational

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerSplit screen

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