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Columns

1990 · Puzzle, Strategy · PC, Mac, Linux, Super Nintendo, Wii, Mega Drive, PC Engine, Arcade, Sharp X68000, FM Towns · Tec Toy

Columns is ranked no. 2,612 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,468 and 37% of duels won.

World rank

no. 2,612

ELO score

1,468

Wins

37%

Duels played

46

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About Columns

Go back in time to a bygone civilization: the ancient world of Phoenicia. There you will play a simple and captivating game where sparkling, rainbow-coloured jewels drop one after another. According to the ancient merchants, by arranging three or more of the same jewels horizontally, vertically or diagonally, you shall perform miracles.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,468 ELO points over the last 123 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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