Columns III

December 17, 1993 Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Sega Corporation, Sega, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Puzzle Strategy
Linux Wii Genesis/MegaDrive PC Mac
About

Arrange the blocks of jewels falling from the top of the screen. If three or more jewels of the same colour are lined up vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, they disappear. Don’t allow them to pile up to the top, or you will lose the game.
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Release Date December 17, 1993
Developer Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publisher Sega Corporation, Sega, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Side view
Columns III

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