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Columns

Pin International · 2004
230 min8+ yrs1.2/5 complexity6.7 BGG#17.871 BGG135CouplesStrategy
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How do you play Columns?

From the publisher: Columns is a two player stacking game in which you manage an inventory of pieces with the goal of capping the most columns. One player uses the set of light pieces, the other player uses the dark ones.

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official art · Pin International

From the publisher:

Columns is a two player stacking game in which you manage an inventory of pieces with the goal of capping the most columns.

One player uses the set of light pieces, the other player uses the dark ones. Taking turns, the players thread their pieces over any of the 12 columns on the board without leaving gaps underneath.
The playing pieces are of two basic types: 'roundels' (disk-shaped beads) and 'blockers' (square-sectioned pieces). Roundels are used to score points by capping the columns, and are the only pieces that can score. - But the blockers prevent an opponent from placing a roundel above them, and so may be cleverly used to reserve places for your roundels on the top!

game anatomy
Complexity1.2 / 5
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Vibe
CouplesStrategy
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
30 min
Players
2
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#17.871
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Q3How do you play Columns?
Columns is a abstract strategy game, for 2 players, taking ~30 minutes. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Columns — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Columns support?
Columns is played by 2 players.
Q5How long does a game of Columns take?
A game of Columns takes about 30 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Columns for?
Columns is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Columns?
Columns has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.2 out of 5.
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