Club Pneguin History 10/25/05-12/25/07

Before Club Penguin was released, a free online game called Penguin Chat was made by Rsnail. Penguin Chat was very similar to Club Penguin and was made before it in 2000.  Penguin Chat was a free game but was limited in features which are available on Club Penguin. In 2005 Penguin Chat was closed down.

Workers from Penguin Chat including Rsnail, and many others worked together to create Club Penguin.

Beta Test Party (October 24, 2005) – The first party on club penguin was launched for 2 hours on October 2005. Beta hats were given out to penguins who helped beta test for club penguin. Beta hats are considered the rarest items in all of Club Penguin. They will never return, and were only given to penguins who tested Club Penguin.

Halloween Party (October 27, 2005) – The first club penguin Halloween party took place. No free items were given out during this party.

Server Testing (December 5, 2005) – Club Penguin held its first server testing. Penguins who tested were able to login to club penguin and get the black and pink toques.

Christmas Party (December 22, 2005) – During Club Penguin’s first Christmas party, two items were given out. They were the Santa hat, and the Christmas scarf.

Winter Luau (January 27, 2006) – The Winter Luau was the first party of 2006 on club penguin. The red Hawaiian lei was given away.

Valentines Day Party (February 9, 2006) – An unofficial party on Club Penguin. The red sunglasses, and bowtie were given away.

Pizza Parlor Opening Party (March 22, 2006) – The Pizza Parlor was released. Pizza aprons and pizza hats were given away to penguins there.

Saint Patrick’s Day Party (March 17, 2006) – The Penguin Band was introduced during this party. The Saint Patrick’s Day Hat was given away.

April Fools’ Day Party (April 1, 2006) – Many things on Club Penguin were switched around. The red propeller cap was given away.

Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt (April 16, 2006) – The pink bunny ears were given away. Penguins had to find all the eggs in the scavenger hunt to get the ears.

Mine Party (May 26, 2006) – The first member party on Club Penguin. The mine was opened and mining caps were given away.

Summer Party (June 16, 2006) – Club Penguin had its first summer party. The blue Hawaiian lei, inflatable duck, and whistle were all given away.

Western Party (July 6, 2006) – The bandanna was given away during the western party. This was the first western party ever on club penguin.

Band Instrument Hunt (July 21, 2006) – Band instruments were hidden throughout Club Penguin like the Easter egg scavenger hunt.

Sports Party (August 4, 2006) – The red face paint, blue face paint, and ice skates were given away. The first Club Penguin sports party.

Lightbulb Scavenger Hunt (September 15 2006) - Lightbulbs were hidden throughout Club Penguin before the opening of the Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Opening Party (September 22, 2006) – The lighthouse was released. The red sailor’s cap, and ligthouse shirt were given away.

First Year’s Anniversary Party (October 24, 2006) – Club Penguin’s first anniversary. The first year anniversary hats were given away.

Halloween Party (October 27, 2006) – The second Halloween party on Club Penguin. The wizard hat was given away with a Halloween catalog.

Lime Green Party (November 24, 2006) – Members were allowed to get the green cape, and newly released lime green color at the Dojo.

Christmas Party (December 22, 2006) – Snow covered Club Penguin. The Santa hat, and Santa beard were given away just like the 2008 Christmas party.

Winter Fiesta (January 19, 2007) – The first party of 2007 on Club Penguin. The maracas were given away at the decorated night club.

Festival of Snow (February 9, 2007) – The winter festival gave away the snowflake t-shirt, and the ice crown. Crowns were given away at a stand.

Saint Patrick’s Day Party (March 16, 2007) – The second Saint Patrick’s party on Club Penguin. The Saint Patrick’s day party hat returned to Club Penguin.

April Fools’ Day (March 30, 2007) – Blue propeller hats were given away. Tons of boxes were placed all over Club Penguin along with other jokes.

Pirate Party (April 27, 2007) – Penguins followed the treasure route to find Rockhopper’s sailor hats. They were given as free items.

Forest Party (May 18, 2007) – The forest opened on Club Penguin. Players followed a map to get there. The cove was under construction at the time.

Forest & Cove Party (May 25, 2007) - The cove is released. The whistle was at the forest. During the member party, the life ring was given.

Summer Party (June 8, 2007) – The second Club Penguin summer party was released. The free items were blue Hawaiian lei, green inflatable duck, ice cream apron, green sunglasses, and flower headress. This was the most items ever given away during one Club Penguin party.

Water Party 2007 (July 13, 2007) - Club Penguin’s first water party. The umbrella hat, and blue water wings were given as free items.

Camping Party (August 24, 2007) – Club Penguin released its first ever camping party. The marshmellow stick was the only free item.

100th Newspaper Party (September 14, 2007) – The 100th issue of the penguin times was released as always by Aunt Arctic.

Fall Fair (September 21, 2007) – Penguins earned tickets by playing limited time games to buy the feathered tiara, cotton candy, teddy bear background, circus tent pin, lollipop candy, paddleball toy, and the candy necklace. Many games were available.

Second Anniversary Party (October 24, 2007) – Club Penguin celebrated its 2nd anniversary and gave away the 2nd year anniversary party hat.

Halloween Party (October 26, 2007) – The third annual Halloween party on Club Penguin. The pumpkin basket, and Halloween scarf were the free items.

Western Party (November 13, 2007) – Club Penguin’s 2nd western party. The bandana, sunset background, and stagecoach background were the free items.

Coins for Change (December 14, 2007) – The introduction of Coins for Change to Club Penguin. Bells were given away to penguins there.

Christmas Party (December 21, 2007) – Club Penguin’s third Christmas party. The rare Christmas scarf returned, along with the reindeer hat, and Santa hat.

This is old Club Penguin. Also known as the best parties and EVERYTHING.

-Dinomike