Sakura Wars Columns 2 the second instalment of "Hanagumi Wars Columns" subseries. The game is columns puzzle game based around the Sakura Wars Franchise. It includes a story mode, a battle mode, an endless columns mode, and a puzzle mode. The game featured the ability to play other over the internet with the "Hanagumi Battle Columns 2" network match service. The service which started on January 6, 2000; the communication fee for network battle (KDDI line usage fee of 10 yen / minute) will be borne by the customer. The service later ended on August 31, 2001.