Club Penguin Early History

Original Club Penguin Parties

Check out the club penguin town during two of the first parties club penguin ever put on! They were both put on during club penguins 1st year! The two original parties were a halloween party and a christmas party! Take a look!!

Halloween Party
Christmas Party

Next is a list with all the original versions of the games on club penguin. Funny thing is some of these games weren’t even made for club penguin in the first place but club penguin changed them so they would work with club penguin!

Ballistic Bisquit/Hydro Hopper

Mancala

Snail Mancala

Well that’s all for the history of club penguin so far. We’ll add more to this article as time goes by, but hopefully this was kind of a cool look back at the old club penguin and the history of club penguin!

Before Club Penguin was made, their was a game called Penguin Chat made by Rsnail. Penguin Chat is dangerously similar to Club Penguin, but was made before it. (Penguin Chat 2000 – 2005)

Then in 2005, Rsnail and others teamed together and created Club Penguin. Here’s a list of events from the start of Club Penguin.

Beta Test Party (2005) – The first Club Penguin party was launched for 2 hours in October of 2005. Beta hats were given out for penguins who beta tested Club Penguin.

Halloween Party (2005) – The first Halloween Party took place.

Server Testing (2005) – Club Penguin’s first server testing. The pink and black toques were given out during this server testing.

Christmas Party (2005) – Club Penguin’s first Christmas party.

Winter Luau Party (2005) – Club Penguin’s first 2006 party. Red lea’s were given out to every penguin.

Valentines Day Party (2006) – Happy Valentine’s Day to all penguins on Club Penguin.

Pizza Parlor Opening Party (2006) – Grand opening of the Pizza Parlor in Club Penguin.

April Fools Day Party (2006) – Lots of weird things happened at this party. Things were changed, and moved around Club Penguin.

Easter Egg Hunt (2006) – Penguins has fun searching for Easter eggs on Club Penguin. Pink bunny ears were given out to penguins who completed the egg hunt.

Cave Opening Party (2006) - The Cave on Club Penguin was opened to all penguins on May 21st.

Summer Party (2006) – Club Penguin’s first summer party took place. Free yellow duckies were given out to penguins on Club Penguin.

Western Party (2006) – The Western Party took place on Club Penguin.

Band Instrument Hunt (2006) - Penguins helped the Club Penguin band find their instruments. Here are the locations of the instruments.

The guitar was on the Ski Lift.

The Cello was in the Ski Lodge under the sofa.

The Big Drum was on a table at the Pizza Parlor.

Cymbal 1 was at the Dock between the inner tubes.

Cymbal 2 was behind the pole on the Mountain.

The Piano was at the Pet Shop by the puffle houses.

The Banjo was at the pool room.

Sports Party (2006) – Club Penguin had a sports party for all you sports fans.

Lightbulb Scavenger Hunt (2006) – The lightbulb for the Light House went missing, and Club Penguin needed you to find the bulbs.

Here’s where the bulbs were located:

The first lightbulb was between the Pet Shop and Pizza Parlor.

The second lightbulb was in the horse at the Lodge Attic.

The third lightbulb was by the speaker in the Night Club.

The fourth lightbulb was by the cart in the Mine.

The fifth lightbulb was at the Mine.

Lighthouse Grand Opening Party (2006) – The Lighthouse had its grand opening, and free hats were given out. You could get the Lighthouse shirt by making a donation of 750 coins.

One Year Anniversary Party (2006) – Club Penguin turned one.

Halloween Party (2006) – Club Penguin celebrates Halloween.

Lime Green Color Party (2006) – Club Penguin celebrates the release of a new color.

Christmas Party (2006) – A huge snow storm rains down tons of snow, leaving Club Penguin in a blanket of snow. Free Santa hats and beards were given away.

Winter Fiesta Party (2007) – The first winter fiesta party in Club Penguin.

Festival of Snow (2007) – Club Penguin had ice sculptures all around Club Penguin. Free ice crowns and snow shirts were given out.

Saint Patrick’s Day Party (2007) – Club Penguin throws a party for St. Patrick’s Day. Free hats are given to all penguins.

April Fools Day Party (2007) – Club Penguin played tricks, and put boxes all over the island.

Easter Egg Hunt (2007) – Club Penguin celebrates Easter, and had an egg hunt.

Pirate Party (2007) – Rockhopper comes and parties with penguins on Club Penguin.

Summer Kickoff Party (2007) – Club Penguin had a summer kickoff party. Free life preservers were given out and the Cove opened for members.

Summer Party (2007) – Club Penguin throws a summer party. Ice cream aprons and green sunglasses are given away free.

Water Party (2007) – The mine on Club Penguin floods, so Club Penguin decides to throw a water party to drain out the water in the mine.

Camping Party (2007) – Club Penguin has a camping party for it’s fellow campers.

Club Penguin’s 100th Newspaper Party (2007) - Club Penguin celebrates for the 100th issue of the Club Penguin Times newspaper.

Fall Fair (2007) – Club Penguin throws a Fall Fair. Penguins earned tickets and then cashed them in for cool prizes.

Second Year Anniversary Party (2007) – Club Penguin turns two.

Halloween Party (2007) – Club Penguin throws a spooky Halloween party.

Western Party (2007) – Club Penguin throws a western styled party.

Coins for Change (2007) – Penguins donated their coins to kids who needed help.

Christmas Party (2007) – Club Penguin celebrates Christmas. Christmas scarfs, santa hats, and bells were given out for free.

Winter Fiesta Party (2008) – Club Penguin throws a winter fiesta party.

Underwater Party (2008) – Club Penguin had an underground water party.

Saint Patrick’s Day Party (2008) – Club Penguin celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.

Easter Egg Hunt (2008) - Club Penguin celebrates Easter and hides eggs for penguins to find.

April Fools Day Party (2008) – Club Penguin plays April Fool’s day tricks.

Pirate Party (2008) – Rockhopper parties with penguins on Club Penguin.

Medieval Party (2008) – Club Penguin throws its first Medieval party.

Water Party (2008) - Club Penguin throws a water party to keep cool from the hot sunny weather.

Music Jam (2008) – Club Penguin throws a music jam party, and played all kinds of music. Penguins got a chance to meet the Club Penguin band.

Paper Boats Hunt Scavenger Hunt (2008) – Club Penguin hides paper boats for us to find.

Penguin Games (2008) – Penguins play games to earn a gold medal.

Fall Fair (2008) – Club Penguin throws a Fall Fair party. Penguins earned tickets to buy cool prizes.

Third Year Anniversary Party (2008) – Club Penguin turns three.

Halloween Party (2008) – Club Penguin celebrates Halloween and has a candy hunt.

Dojo Grand Re-Opening Party (2008) – Club Penguin re-opens the Dojo and releases a new game called Card-Jitsu.

Coins for Change (2008) – Penguins donated their coins to help kids around the world.

Christmas Party (2008) – Club Penguin celebrates Christmas with its fellow penguins. Free bells, santa hats, and beards are given away for free.

Parties & Rockhopper Arrivals

Throughout Club Penguin History, there have been numerous parties and Rockhopper Arrivals, each introducing numerous free items. Here is a list of them (this list is now outdated):

2005

• October 24, 2005 – Halloween Party/Beta Tester Party (Beta Tester Party Hat)
• December 22, 2005 to December 25, 2005 – Christmas Party/New Year’s Party (Santa Hat, Christmas Scarf, Beta Tester Party Hat)

2006

• January 2006- Winter Luau (Red Hawaiian Lei)
• February 2006 – Valentine’s Day Celebration (Red Sunglasses, Bowtie)
• March 2006 – Pizza Party (Pizza Apron)
• March 2006 – St. Patrick’s Day Party (St. Patrick’s Day Hat)
• April 2006 – April Fool’s Day Party (Red Propeller Cap)
• April 2006 – Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt (Pink Bunny Ears)
• May 2006 – Mine Party (Mining Cap)
• June 2006 – Summer Party/Beach Opening (Blue Hawaiian Lei, Water Wings, Inflatable Duck, and Whistle)
• July 6, 2006 to July 14, 2006 – Western Party (Bandanna)

* August 4, 2006 to August 19/20, 2006 (extended by 6/7 days) – Sports Party (Red/Blue Face Paint, Skates)

• September 22, 2006 – Lighthouse Opening (Red Sailor’s Cap, Lighthouse Shirt (from The Penguin Times)
• October 13, 2006 to October 20, 2006 – Rockhopper Arrival #1 (Eye Patch)
• October 24, 2006 – 1 Year Anniversary Party (Anniversary Party Hat)
• October 27, 2006 – Halloween Party (Wizard’s Hat)
• November 2006 – Lime Green Color Party (Members only, Lime Green Color, Green Cape)
• December 8, 2006 to December 21, 2006 – Rockhopper Arrival #2 (Pirate Bandanna, Red Puffle)
• December 22, 2006 to January 2, 2007 – Christmas & New Year’s Party (Santa Hat, Santa Beard)

2007

• January 19, 2007 to January 22, 2007 – Winter Fiesta (Maracas)
• February 9, 2007 – Rockhopper Arrival #3 (Pirate Belt)
• February 9, 2007 to February 19, 2007 – Festival of Snow (Snowflake T-Shirt, Ice Crown)
• Prior to March 9, 2007 – Rockhopper Arrival #4 – Rockhopper returns Bambadee to the shores of Club Penguin but amazingly never gets noticed by other penguins.
• March 9, 2007 to March 16, 2007 – Rockhopper Arrival #5 (Pirate Shoes, Sea Monster Background)
• March 16, 2007 to March 20, 2007 – St. Patrick’s Day (St. Patrick’s Day Hat)
• March 30, 2007 to April 2, 2007 – April Fool’s Day Party (Blue Propeller Cap & Novelty Glasses)
• April 6, 2007 to April 9, 2007 – Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt (Blue Bunny Ears)
• April 27, 2007 – Rockhopper Arrival #6 – (Puffle/Pirate Bandanna)
• April 27, 2007 to May 2, 2007 – Pirate Party (Sailor Hats (found by following the treasure route in the Ship Hold))
• May 18 to May 24, 2007 – Party for Forest (players had to follow a map to find it)
• May 25 to May 29 – New Cove Party ( Members only, Whistle, Lifeguard Life ring)
• June 8 to June 18 – Summer Party ( Blue Hawaiian Lei, Green Inflatable Duck, Ice Cream Apron, Green Sunglasses,Flower Headress)

Puffle History

2005

• October 24 – Club Penguin Opens, Puffles seen around but not officially introduced.
• November – Puffles officially introduced to the game. Colours originally blue, pink, green and black.
• November/December – Creature Naming Contest takes place. The winning name is “Puffle”, and the winner of the contest receives 5000 Coins and 3 days of free membership.
• December – The term “Puffle” comes into use and is used for the first time.
• December – All of the bugs taken out of Puffle Round-Up and it’s officially introduced to the game.

2006

• March 13, 2006 – The Pet Shop opens, allowing you to buy a Puffle. Members can buy all 4 breeds, and can purchase up to 8 puffles, while Non-Members can buy one Blue Puffle.
• March – Although a feature from the start, the puffle’s Special Play ability is made well-known in an issue of the Club Penguin Times.
• June – Purple Puffles started to mysteriously appear on Puffle Round-Up. During the 1st secret mission Aunt Arctic’s Lost Puffles, players had to find her 2 lost puffles, one green and one purple, officially introducing Purple Puffles to the game.
• August – The Purple Puffle becomes available for purchase in the Pet Shop.
• September – The ability to Walk Puffle is established.
• October – Rockhopper talks about his pet and friend, Yarr in his journal, which is a red puffle, prior to introducing red puffles to Club Penguin.
• November – The ability to Bathe Puffle is established.
• November – Second secret mission, called “Gs Secret Mission”, reveals the origin of Puffle O’s in introducing the O Berry, which causes a Black Puffle to enact its Special Play.
• Late 2006 – Penguins can’t see other penguin’s puffle’s names due to the fact that penguins were giving their puffles vulgar (bad) names.
• December – Captain Rockhopper introduces the red Puffles to Club Penguin, although they are not able to be herded up in Puffle Round-Up like the other 5 breeds. Also, Members can now buy up to 12 puffles, and Non-Members can now buy up to two, including the Red Puffle.

2007

• March 23, 2007 – Puffle play extended.
• May – Red puffles are able to surf with you in the new surfing game Cachin’ Waves.

Secret Missions and Book Room Library Additions

2005

• None. Secret Missions have not been created yet and the Book Room hasn’t yet turned into a library.

2006

• June - Aunt Arctic’s Lost Puffles able to be played by secret agents.
• November - G’s Secret Mission able to be played by secret agents.
• No Book Room library additions yet.

2007

• March 9, 2007 – Rockhopper’s papers get turned into a book, that becomes the first addition to the library in the book room called Rockhopper and the Stowaway. After reading this book, whilst clicking on the friendship bracelet, one is able to receive one of the friendship bracelets mentioned in his story (Friendship Bracelet).
• March 3 - Frankie’s First Show, The Spice of Life, and Truth or Dare added to the library.
• March 26 - Case of the Missing Coins mission released.
• April 12 – Story Writing Contest closed.
• April 26 – Winners of Story Writing Contest announced.
• April 27 – New books to be added to Book Room – Penguin Tales (Spring ’07): Pizza Parlour Panic (Orantango), Comoica’s Jetpack Adventure (Comoica), The Legend of the Gold Puffle (Icmer).
• August 7 - Avalanche Rescue mission released.

Others

2005

• Club Penguin Opens

2006

• December – A wider selection of igloo music is introduced.
• December 2006 – A Christmas party happens during the Jolliest time of the year

2007

• Sometime in 2007 – Players are eligible to become tour guides
• April 13, 2007 – Stage added to lighthouse.
• April 27, 2007 – Ship Hold opened on the Migrator
• May 30, 2007 – Cove open to public. Contains binoculars which work similarly to the telescope in the Beacon
• Sometime in 2007 -The game catching waves gets 2 more levels
• Sometime in 2007 – Water party begins and umbrealla hat,A free item gets relased
• Sometime In June 2007 – A new item adds to the water party as it extends till next monday.Leaving a free items of blue water wings and umbrella hats.
• Sometime in 2007 – A new igloo contest is relased with the fishbowl ilgoo because the igloo contest was my life in a fish bowl!
• August 1, 2007 - Disney buys Club Penguin for a lot of money!
• October 26th – Golden Puffle spotted at Forest and Mountain at every half hour (alternating)