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Sega Genesis

Columns III

1993 1-5 Players 72% Not Rated

Third game in the Columns series. In this fast-paced puzzle mayhem, your goal is to arrange three or more jewels of the same colour horizontally, vertically or diagonally to remove them from the playing screen. While the jewels are falling, you can change the order of their colours. In the Arcade, Versus, and Time Trial modes, you can test your skills against an opponent, a clock, or a specific task such as removing a particular jewel. New features include a rising bar that can be used to annoy opponents and magical items that have strategic value to alter the outcome mid-game.

Release date
December 17, 1993
Developer
Vic Tokai
Publisher
Sega
Players
1-5

About this game

Columns III

Third game in the Columns series. In this fast-paced puzzle mayhem, your goal is to arrange three or more jewels of the same colour horizontally, vertically or diagonally to remove them from the playing screen. While the jewels are falling, you can change the order of their colours. In the Arcade, Versus, and Time Trial modes, you can test your skills against an opponent, a clock, or a specific task such as removing a particular jewel. New features include a rising bar that can be used to annoy opponents and magical items that have strategic value to alter the outcome mid-game.

Genres

Puzzle

Modes

Multiplayer

Studios and credits

Developer
Vic Tokai
Publisher
Sega

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 17, 1993 · Not Rated

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