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Columns

Columns is a match-three puzzle video game created by Jay Geertsen in 1989. Early versions of the game were ported across early computer platforms and Atari ST. In 1990, Jay Geertsen sold the rights to Sega…

6 October 1990

Columns is a puzzle developed by Sega International, released 6 October 1990 on Nintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear and Sega Master System/Mark III.

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What Columns is

Columns is a puzzle game developed by Sega International and released in 1990. It was published by Sega. It is available on Nintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear and Sega Master System/Mark III.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Columns is a match-three puzzle video game created by Jay Geertsen in 1989. Early versions of the game were ported across early computer platforms and Atari ST. In 1990, Jay Geertsen sold the rights to Sega, who ported the game to several Sega consoles.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Columns series

Columns is the second of 26 entries we hold in the Columns series. It arrived 7 months after Columns. The next entry was Mega Games 6 in 1995.

See all 26 Columns games in release order →

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Columns — frequently asked questions

When did Columns come out?
Columns was released on 6 October 1990 for Nintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear and Sega Master System/Mark III.
Does Columns have multiplayer?
Yes. Columns supports multiplayer.

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