Version for Arcade Columns (US, cocktail, Rev A)
Collection data
.dat name | arc_mame |
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.dat version | MAME | Simplified with Dat Simplifier - v1.0.2021-11-30 | "0259" |
.dat status | Up-to-date |
ROMset platform | Arcade |
ROMset title | Columns (US, cocktail, Rev A) |
ROMset alias | columnsu |
ROMset CRC32* | 839ce209 |
ROMset size* | 262144 bytes |
Version data
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Compile date | 1990-??-?? |
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Parent Game(s) data
Game | Columns (1990–1999) |
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Genre(s) | puzzle |
Saga(s) | Columns (1990–1999) |
Synopsis | "Columns" is loosely derived from "Tetris", as it involves arranging falling blocks in such a way as to clear them. However, in "Columns" they are groups of 3 same-size but varying color blocks, which must be arranged into sequences of 3 or more, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Sequences of 4 or 5 count for double or triple points, and diagonal sequences score the most. The real trick is to set up "combos" - where one line causes other blocks to drop so as to create other lines. |