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Columns 1990

Puzzle by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., published by Sega.

Arcade Sharp X68000 Linux Wii Sega Mega Drive/Genesis PC (Microsoft Windows) Puzzle Strategy ESRB: E
67
Players
IGDB rating

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.

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Media

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Releases

Platform
Date
March 1, 1990 (Japan first)
June 30, 1990 (Japan first)
December 1, 1990
March 29, 1991
October 16, 1991
August 1, 1999
December 2, 2006 (Japan first)
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010
September 13, 2010

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.