Columns (1990)

Nintendo DS · 1990

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About this game

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.

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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.

As well as the normal game mode, there is also a 'flash' mode, in which the aim is simply to remove a particular block from the base of the pre-formed pile of bricks.

The difficulty of this can be determined by increasing the number of complete rows which are already in place.

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About Nintendo DS

The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.

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