Super Columns
Super Columns is an updated version of Columns with more options of play, but with the same setup, maneuvering falling blocks into groups of three or more to eliminate them from the screen. Along with a Versus mode there is also a Story mode as well. An evil sorcerer by the name of Surhand has stolen a mystical amulet which brings peace and serenity to the land of Phoenicia and hopes to use it to bring death and destruction to the land. The player must battle their way through his four guards in a series of best two-out-of-three games of Columns in order to face off against Surhand and bring peace back to the land. The Flash Mode also returns to this version as well as the new Endless Mode w...
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Year
- 1995
- Developer
- SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
- Publisher
- SEGA of America, Inc.
- Players
- 1
Achievements
31 achievements · 194 total points
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Connect Three [Any] Combine 3 or more gems of the same color in a row, column, or diagonal to clear them.1 pts -
Go at Your Peril [Story] Defeat Surhand's first henchman.5 pts -
Moving On [Story] Defeat Surhand's second henchman.10 pts -
Incredible! [Story] Defeat Surhand's third henchman.10 pts -
Betrayal [Story] Defeat Surhand's fourth henchman.10 pts -
Saving Phoenicia [Story] Defeat Surhand.25 pts -
Beatdown [Story] Defeat any opponent without losing a round.10 pts -
Unwanted Gift [Story] Consume one level of the special gauge to send stone blocks to your opponent.1 pts -
Freeze! [Story] Consume two levels of the special gauge to temporarily stop your opponent from manipulating their column.2 pts -
Sabotage [Story] Consume three levels of the special gauge to increase the column drop speed of your opponent.3 pts -
A Moment of Relief [Story] Consume four levels of the special gauge to lower your base level.4 pts -
Magic Gem Delivery [Story] Consume all five levels of the special gauge to give yourself a magic gem.5 pts -
Reversal of Fortunes [Any] Drop a Reversal gem to flip the current configuration upside down.2 pts -
Glitter Beats Rock? [Any] Drop a Glitter gem on a stone block to remove every stone block from your area.2 pts -
Vanishing Act [Any] Using a Vanish gem, make at least 20 gems above the column disappear.5 pts -
Give Me Five [Endless] Combine 5 gems of the same color together to gain 3,000 points.2 pts -
X Marks the Spot [Endless] Drop a column vertically to create a giant X of 9 gems. Chain reactions do not count.2 pts -
Stripes [Endless] Drop a column vertically to create a 3x3 square of gems where each row's color is uniform. Chain reactions do not count.2 pts -
Super Chad [Endless] Drop a column horizontally to create a 3x3 square of gems where the left column is blue, the middle column is yellow, and the right column is red. Chain reactions do not count.2 pts -
Big Gem Clearance [Endless] Clear 10 gems with a drop of a single column that does not contain a bomb nor a Vanish gem. Chain reactions do not count.5 pts -
Calculated [Endless] Create a 2-chain reaction with a single column drop.2 pts -
Rube Goldberg [Endless] Create a 5-chain reaction with a single column drop.5 pts -
Fresh Start [Endless] Combine 5 bombs together to clear the current board and gain 10,000 points.5 pts -
An Endless Dream [Endless] Score 100,000 points on any difficulty.10 pts -
The Possibilities Are Endless [Endless] Score 50,000 points on normal or hard difficulty.10 pts -
Endless Source of Gems [Endless] Score 25,000 points on hard difficulty.10 pts -
Flash in the Pan [Flash] Complete stage 1.1 pts -
Flashing...Gems [Flash] Complete stage 5.5 pts -
Flash! Flash! Flash! Gemology [Flash] Complete stage 10.10 pts -
Gone in a Flash [Flash] Use a Glitter column on a gem with the same color as a flashing gem to remove the flashing one.3 pts -
Flash of Brilliance [Flash] Complete stages 1 to 10 without using a continue.25 pts
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Super Columns frequently asked questions
How do I play Super Columns on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Super Columns in the Game Gear library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Super Columns have achievements?
Yes, Super Columns has 31 achievements worth 194 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.
Can I play Super Columns for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Super Columns on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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