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Sega Master System · Puzzle
Columns
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Columns |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Sega Master System in 1990, Columns is a puzzle game developed by SEGA.
It landed about 4 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1990 include Alex Kidd in Shinobi World, Super Monaco GP and Aerial Assault. Among the 6 Master System puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Columns series. The series also appears on other systems with Columns (TurboGrafx-16) and Columns III (Genesis). SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
Columns supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Master System's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Columns is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Columns cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Level Select | 00C6-99XX |
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Columns walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Columns.
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Playing Master System games today
The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.
Columns FAQ
When did Columns come out on the Master System?
Columns was released for the Sega Master System in 1990.
Who made Columns?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Columns multiplayer?
Yes. Columns supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Columns take to play?
As a puzzle game, Columns typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Columns on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.