March of the Penguins GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Puzzle

March of the Penguins

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2006
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSkyworks Technologies
PublisherZoo Digital Publishing
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Skyworks Technologies and published by Zoo Digital Publishing, March of the Penguins arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2006 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.

Skyworks Technologies also made F24: Stealth Fighter, Texas Hold 'Em Poker and 2K Sports: Major League Baseball 2K7 for the GBA.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing March of the Penguins is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

March of the Penguins gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

March of the Penguins walkthroughs & guides

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Playing GBA games today

The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.

March of the Penguins FAQ

When did March of the Penguins come out on the GBA?

March of the Penguins was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.

Who made March of the Penguins?

It was developed by Skyworks Technologies and published by Zoo Digital Publishing.

Is March of the Penguins multiplayer?

No. March of the Penguins is a single-player game.

How long does March of the Penguins take to play?

As a puzzle game, March of the Penguins typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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