Columns Crown
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(GameBoy Advance - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Wow Entertainment Inc.
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
13 Dec 2001
Princess Dazzle has tasked you with finding the missing Columns Crown , a symbol of her sovereignty. The journey begins with 24 gems to collect, hidden across various game modes.
The gem-hunting adventure is filled with different challenges. In Survival Mode, you must remove as many gems as possible from the playing field. Versus Mode pits you against thieves in one-on-one Columns games, while Flash Columns mode requires you to clear a packed field of gems within time limits.
The goal of the game is straightforward: match 3 or more magic gems and they will disappear. In Survival Mode, the higher your score becomes, the higher your ranking ends up.
EAN-13:
4005209070799 (Germany)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-BW9P-EUR (Germany)
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Number of Players Supported:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable, Single Cartridge Multiplayer Support
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this puzzle-adventure game, players control two companions tasked with retrieving 24 scattered Magic Gems to complete the Columns Crown for Princess Dazzle. The gameplay involves clearing levels across multiple modes, such as Survival and VS-CPU, to unlock specific gems hidden throughout the kingdom. Players must strategically solve puzzles to gather the gems while managing varying difficulty conditions for each character and exchanging treasures with friends via link cable.
Story
Story
Long before our time, there was a small kingdom that shone like the sun, glowing with light from mysterious jewels...
The day for Princess Dazzle to ascend the throne as Queen was approaching... However, before she can become Queen, Princess Dazzle must complete the 'Columns Crown', the symbol of her sovereignty.
The Columns Crown is encrusted with 24 Magic Gems. It is said that those who wear it will have any wish granted. ...But, most of the Magic Gems were lost.
Princess Dazzle had decided to have two of her classmates look for them. It seems that the Magic Gems have been scattered throughout the kingdom. According to rumors, forest-dwelling thieves are collecting the Magic Gems as well. In addition, some Magic Gems have been hidden in the Sparkle Shrine.
Princess Dazzle gave each of her friends two Magic Gems that had been left in the castle. Now the adventure begins for the two who had been charged with fulfilling the wish of the Princess.
Game Objective
The objective of Columns Crown is to collect 24 kinds of Magic Gems. A few of the Magic Gems are hidden in each of the game modes.
For example, there are Magic Gems that become available if you achieve a high grade in Survival Mode. There are also those that become available if you defeat the thieves in VS - CPU mode.
The conditions that must be met to obtain the Magic Gems are a secret. You can also use Game Boy® Advance Game Link® cable to exchange Magic Gems with your friends.
Good luck, and do your best to collect all 24 kinds of Magic Gems.
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The conditions that must be met for JADE and RUBY to obtain Magic Gems differ from time to time.
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Some Magic Gems are harder for JADE and easier for RUBY, and vice versa.
Controls
Control Pad
Selects mode options, etc.
A Button
Enters choice of selected item.
B Button
Cancel / Return to previous screen.
START
Enters choice of selected item.
SELECT
Selects mode, options, etc.
L Button
Not used.
R Button
Not used.
L/R Buttons
Not used.
How to Play
Starting the Game
After the opening sequence ends, the character name entry screen will appear. There are two characters, JADE (a boy) and RUBY (a girl). You can give them any names you please.
Choose the letters with the Control Pad and use the A Button to enter them. The Select Mode screen will appear once you have entered their names.
Warning: This Game Pak features a data backup with auto saving. Turning the power switch ON and OFF recklessly, or removing the Game Pak while the device is ON may cause the backup data to corrupt. Make sure to return to the Select Mode screen before switching the device OFF.
Mode Explanations
Survival Mode
Do your best to remove all of the jewels in this mode. The speed of the falling jewels will increase little by little. A Report Card will be displayed at the end of the game.
VS Mode
You can battle it out against the CPU or with friends connected by the Game Boy Advance Game Link® cable in this mode. Change the Magic Gems you have acquired into attack items to battle.
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VS -CPU: Battle the forest thieves.
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One-Pak VS: Use one Game Pak to battle with a friend.
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Two-Pak VS: Use two Game Pak to battle with a friend.
Flash Columns
This is a variation of Survival Mode. The field is already packed full of jewels. Clear the sparkling jewels from the field. Then move onto the next stage.
Options
Change all settings here.
Columns Crown Basic Rules
1. Jewels will fall in sets of three. Skillfully layer the jewels as they fall by using the Control Pad to move them left or right and the A and B Buttons to change the jewels' arrangement.
2. Arrange the set of jewels each time you press the A or B Buttons.
3. Arrange three or more jewels of the same color vertically, horizontally, or diagonally and they will pop and disappear.
4. The game ends if the middle column reaches the very top.
Survival Mode
Do your best to remove all of the jewels in this mode. The speed of the falling jewels will increase little by little. Your grade will change according to how many jewels you remove and how skillfully you play.
HUD Elements
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GRADE: Your current grade.
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NUMBER OF JEWELS: The number of jewels you have removed.
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NEXT JEWEL: Displays the next set of jewels to fall.
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GAUGE: Increases as jewels are removed. Black Magic Gems appear once the gauge becomes full.
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LEVEL: This indicates the level of speed at which the jewels are falling.
How to Begin
1. Select "Survival Mode" from the menu screen.
2. Select the starting level.
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EASY: Game starts at level 0. Hints for removing the jewels appear until level 2.
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NORMAL: Game starts at level 5.
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HARD: Game starts at level 10. This level is fast and difficult, but there are positive aspects to it as well.
3. Start the game by selecting JADE or RUBY.
Black Magic Gems
Black Magic Gems appear when the gauge becomes full. They remove all jewels of the same color that they land on in the field.
Report Card
When the game ends, a player's performance will be analyzed and evaluated according to five elements and they'll receive a grade. There are a total of twelve grade rankings. Refer to the advice on the appearing report card and aim for the Master Grade!
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I.Q.: Intelligence. Judges a player's ability to place jewels in appropriate spaces.
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AGI: Agility. Measures a player's ability to drop jewels quickly and smoothly.
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MAG: Magic. Analyzes a player's use of the Black Magic Gems.
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VIT: Number of jewels. Rates a player on the number of jewels removed.
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LUK: Luck. ???
Name Entry
You can enter your name if your grade places you in the rankings. When two players receive the same grade, the one who removed more jewels is placed higher.
VS-CPU Mode
How to Begin
1. Select "VS-CPU Mode" from the menu screen.
2. Select JADE or RUBY. Use the Magic Gems they have each acquired to battle.
3. Choose 5 Magic Gems to use in battle. Magic Gems will appear in the set order.
4. After selecting the Magic Gems, press START to begin the battle.
HUD Elements
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MAGIC GEMS HOLDER: Choose five Magic Gems to be used in battle. The Magic Gems will appear in the set order.
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MAGIC GEMS EXPLANATION: Explains the attack effects of the Magic Gems and the number of jewels necessary to remove before they appear.
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MAGIC GEMS: Displays the Magic Gems possessed by the selected character as well as their quantities.
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ELEMENTAL: These are the elementals that live in the Magic Gems.
Notes
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This mode returns a player to the Magic Gems Selection screen when cleared.
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If you collect multiple Magic Gems of the same type, you can use them more than once on the same stage.
How to Attack
Each Magic Gem requires a certain number of jewels to be removed before it appears. Use the gauge as a guideline as
Tips & Maps
Survival Mode Tips
Beginners should concentrate on steadily removing jewels instead of trying to create chain reactions. Removing jewels diagonally is a key feature, and while building up columns on the sides is safe, the center column rising to the top ends the game. Players can also rearrange landed jewels for a short time using the A and B buttons.
VS-CPU Mode Overview
This mode allows players to battle thieves using elementals residing in Magic Gems. The interface displays the next jewels to fall, the timer showing elapsed time since Stage 1, and a gauge that fills up to produce Magic Gems.
Two VS Mode Setup
Both players must select 'Two VS' and start the game, then each choose JADE or RUBY. Players select five Magic Gems from their character's possession to begin the battle.
One-Cartridge VS Mode Setup
Player 1 chooses JADE or RUBY, and Player 2 automatically takes the other character. After data transfer, both choose five Magic Gems to start. Note that Player 1's GBA settings determine the number of battles, and Player 2's graphics are reduced compared to Two VS mode.
Rankings Exchange
When Two VS Mode is chosen, the rankings for Survival Mode and VS CPU Mode are exchanged between players and compared.
VS- Mode Strategy
If not winning, collect Magic Gems as some CPU characters use powerful gems that are hard to counter. Players can combine Magic Gems for unique attacks, such as using 'Quake' with 'Invisible' to cause an earthquake while jewels remain invisible, or multiply staying power by removing multiple gems at once.
Magic Gem Combinations
Specific combinations like I (Invisible) + S (Speed) make jewels invisible and speed up their fall, while U (Up) + U + U causes the opponent's field to rise six levels when three U Gems are removed simultaneously.
Quota and Chain Reaction Clear
The number of jewels needed to spawn a Magic Gem varies by gem strength, with stronger gems requiring a larger quota. Players can make gems appear faster by earning bonus points for clearing jewels in chain reactions.
Setting-up Chain Reactions
To start a three-jewel chain, wait for two same-colored jewels to fall, drop a different jewel to the left edge, then place the next jewel diagonally. Wedge in another jewel to trigger a 3-step chain. Practice making long diagonal chains by placing triggers higher up the field.
Credits
This section lists the staff responsible for the US localization, marketing, and manual, including VP Jin Shimazaki and Localization Producer Klayton Vorlick. Original development credits are found within the game itself.
Enemies & Characters
Ruby
She is a main character of the game, a classmate of Princess Dazzle, and one of her best friends.
Jade
She is a main character of the game, a classmate of Princess Dazzle, and one of her best friends.
Princess Dazzle
Princess of Columns Kingdom, she will soon assume the throne as the next Queen, and is a bit willful.
The Forest Thieves
Enemy characters who stand in the way of the heroes and are collecting Magic Gems for VS-mode.
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