Columns
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Columns is a falling-block puzzle video game by Sega, known for its match-three gem mechanics and often compared to Tetris for its addictive, strategic gameplay.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
falling-block puzzle game
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video game ⓘ |
| acquiredBy | Sega NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| arcadeSystem | Sega System C2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| audioStyle | arcade-style music ⓘ |
| company | Sega NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| controlScheme | vertical columns of three gems that can be rotated in order ⓘ |
| designer | Jay Geertsen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| developer | Sega NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| distribution | arcade cabinets ⓘ |
| gameMode |
multiplayer
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single-player ⓘ |
| gameplayMechanic |
gravity-based falling pieces
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match-three ⓘ |
| genre | puzzle ⓘ |
| hasSequel |
Columns II
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Columns III NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legacy | influential early match-three puzzle game ⓘ |
| multiplayerType | competitive ⓘ |
| notableFor |
addictive strategic gameplay
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match-three gameplay popularization ⓘ |
| objective |
match three or more identical gems in a row
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prevent the stack of gems from reaching the top of the playfield ⓘ |
| originalPlatform | arcade ⓘ |
| originalReleaseYear | 1990 ⓘ |
| perspective | 2D ⓘ |
| platform |
Game Gear
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Master System NERFINISHED ⓘ Mega Drive NERFINISHED ⓘ PC Engine NERFINISHED ⓘ Sega Genesis NERFINISHED ⓘ Sega Saturn NERFINISHED ⓘ arcade ⓘ home computer ⓘ |
| publisher | Sega NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| releaseRegion |
Europe
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Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ North America NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| scoringMechanic |
bonus for chain reactions
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points awarded for clearing matched gems ⓘ |
| series | Columns series ⓘ |
| setting | abstract playfield ⓘ |
| similarTo | Tetris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subgenre | falling-block puzzle ⓘ |
| visualTheme |
gems
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jewels ⓘ |
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