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.

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Alternate Titles

"コラムス対戦モード付き" -- PC-98 title
"Shapes and Columns" -- Brazilian title
"コラムス" -- Japanese spelling

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More colourful than tetris	emmamomocat (30)
Columns--a so-so kind of game	paul cairey (325)

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The Press Says

ASM (Aktueller Software Markt)	Nov, 1990	11 out of 12	92
Computer and Video Games (CVG)	1990	90 out of 100	90
1UP!	May 18, 2009	87 out of 100	87
The Video Game Critic	Jan 31, 2001	B+	83
Power Play	Sep, 1990	77 out of 100	77
All Game Guide	1999		70
Pixel-Heroes.de	Nov, 2003	7 out of 10	70
Sega-16.com	Jul 31, 2004	3 out of 10	30