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| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 (originally 1990) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | Media Factory |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Columns |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1999, Columns is a puzzle game developed by SEGA and published by Media Factory. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It landed about 8 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1999 include Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori and Power Soukoban. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Columns series. The series also appears on other systems with Columns (Master System) and Columns (TurboGrafx-16).
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
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
2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Same Color Jewels | 4E09-7400
4E09-7760 |
|---|---|
| Same Color Jewels | 4EC1-74D9
4EC1-7709 |
Columns walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Columns FAQ
When did Columns come out on the SNES?
Columns was released for the Super Nintendo in 1999; the original game dates back to 1990.
Who made Columns?
It was developed by SEGA and published by Media Factory.
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.