Columns (1990)

- Developer
- Sega International
- Publisher
- Sega International, Tec Toy, Sega
- Platforms
- Nintendo 3DS, Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System/Mark III
- Genres
- Puzzle
- Rating
- 3.4 of 5, 12 player ratings
How it feels
Match colorful jewels in this classic Sega puzzle game, the forerunner to countless match-three experiences.
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About
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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