Columns
Sega's answer to the legendary Tetris the rules of Columns are simple - a column of 3 square pieces - stacked one on top of the other - drops from the top of the screen into the play area. As with 'Tetris', the column puzzle pieces can be moved left and right as they fall, but unlike Tetris, they cannot be rotated. Instead, pressing a button will cause the order of the colored blocks in a column to shift by one position.[-LF-]The object of the game is to place columns at the bottom of the pit in such a way that lines of 3 or more like-colored blocks are created (either horizontally, vertically or diagonally). When this happens, these blocks disappear, and any blocks resting upon them immedia...
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Year
- 1990
- Developer
- Sega
- Publisher
- Sega
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Columns frequently asked questions
How do I play Columns online with a friend?
Columns (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Columns on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Columns in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Columns netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play 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 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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