The other mode, Open Chat, allows players to enter custom messages, although these are subject to censorship. The Ultimate Safe Chat mode allows players to select predefined phrases from a list, similar to old text-adventure games.
ChatĬlub Penguin provides two options for inter-player communication. Other places, such as Rockhopper’s Ship, The Migrator, are only available on certain days. Some places, such as the Attic, are reached by clicking its general area on the map then walking the penguin to the specific location. Many game locations can be accessed by clicking on the Club Penguin map. Members may also decorate their igloos with items bought with money earned by playing mini-games. Members have the option of opening their igloo so other penguins can access it via the map. Game-play EnvironmentĬlub Penguin is divided into several rooms.Įach player is provided with an igloo for a home. They also may not access a brand new game area during its first release. Non-members can not purchase clothes or furniture. Non-members are restricted to only two puffles, and only the colors blue and red may be purchased. Non-members may also receive and use items given out at parties that are thrown monthly for all players. Non-members may still buy colors and player-card backgrounds and can go anywhere (except during member parties) as well as play games. Although such play is free, it does not include all of the benefits of being a member. (SMS is only available in the UK.) Non-membershipĬlub Penguin provides a non-membership option.
Payment methods include PayB圜ash, Pay Pal, SMS, credit card, money order and check. Members may also open their igloo to visits by other players. Members also have access to Members-only Parties hosted by Club Penguin.
A brand new catalog for members only has hairstyles. They may buy clothing and furniture, own three or more puffles, enjoy early access to new parts of the game, buy furniture for their puffles, and have access to all puffle breeds. Players may become members (by paying $5.95 every month, $29.95 for six months, or $57.95 USD for a year) and doing so grants them many benefits. Though the game can be played for free, many of the features are not available unless a subscription is purchased. Keychains, gift cards, and more shirts were added on November 7, 2006. Club Penguin was also awarded the “Editors Choice” award from Children’s Technology Review Magazine.Īn online merchandise shop opened on the Club Penguin website in August 2006, Though open to users of all ages, Club Penguin is primarily designed for children ages six to fourteen and has qualified for the Better Business Bureau – Kid’s Privacy Seal of Approval. Having completed beta-testing,Ĭlub Penguin was made available to the general public on Octoand has since expanded into a large online community.Ĭlub Penguin shares similarities with other popular online environments like RuneScape and Habbo Hotel. Using cartoon penguin avatars, players can waddle around, converse, play minigames, and participate in other activities with one another in a snow-covered virtual world. The game is designed for children ages six to fourteen, though available to anyone. Club Penguin is an online game developed by New Horizon Interactive and later bought by Disney.