Club Penguin
Club Penguin is a flash-based website geared toward very young children and preteens. Users set up accounts and navigate the site using penguin avatars, exploring various locations in the Club Penguin world. Users can play games, earn penguin money, and socialize with friends in various different areas.
Club Penguin was launched in 2005 with the goal of providing a site that allows children to have fun, be creative, and remain in a safe, ad-free space. To that end, the site is heavily moderated to ensure that no third-party advertising or inappropriate behavior in Club Penguin chatrooms.
Club Penguin features a free membership option, but also paid membership.
Fast Facts
- Debuted: October 24, 2005
- Creator: New Horizon Interactive
- Required: Adobe Flash Player
- Website based
- No download required
- Free version available
- Subscription fee required to unlock additional features
- Over 500,000 active players
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