Mango Plumo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mango Plumo |
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| Genres | Edutainment |
| Developers | Quebec Amerique |
| Publishers | QA International |
| Creators | François Fortin, Caroline Fortin |
| Artists | Anouk Noël |
| Platforms | Windows, Macintosh |
| First release | Mango Plumo: Weather Adventure 2001 |
| Latest release | Mango Plumo: Earth Adventure 2003 |
Mango Plumo is a cool series of educational video games. It's also known as Mango Plumo's Nature and Science Series. These games were made by a Canadian company called Quebec Amerique and published by QA International.
In the Mango Plumo games, you meet a friendly bird named Mango. He lives in a magical world. Mango's big job is to stop the evil sorcerer Hocus Pocus from causing trouble! There are three games in the series: Mango Plumo's Earth Adventure, Mango Plumo's Space Adventure, and Mango Plumo's Weather Adventure. You can play these games in French, Italian, and English.
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How to Play: Gameplay Basics
The Mango Plumo games are super interactive. You move through different screens, and each screen has special spots you can click on. These "hotspots" help you move the story forward.
The games mix computer animation with traditional drawings, making them look really unique. Each game has six fun mini-games to play. You can also choose from three different difficulty levels, so it's fun for everyone!
Meet the Characters and Their Adventures
In the Mango Plumo games, you help Mango, the main character. His mission is to fix problems caused by the bad guy, Hocus Pocus. Luckily, Professor Funnybone is there to teach Mango (and you!) all about science.
Mango Plumo's Weather Adventure
In Mango's very first adventure, Mango Plumo's Weather Adventure, he learns all about weather. You'll discover cool things like how rain forms or why the wind blows. It's a great way to understand weather phenomena!
Mango Plumo's Space Adventure
Next, Mango blasts off into space in Mango Plumo's Space Adventure. On this exciting journey, he learns amazing facts about planets and stars. You'll explore the galaxy and discover secrets of the universe!
Mango Plumo's Earth Adventure
After his space trip, Mango's family is woken up by an earthquake! Mango quickly goes to Professor Funnybone's house to find out what's happening. Professor Funnybone explains that Hocus Pocus is back! This time, the evil sorcerer has stolen the six wonders of the Earth and locked them in chests inside his castle.
In Mango Plumo's Earth Adventure, you help Mango find the keys to these chests. Your goal is to get back the six wonders and fix all the damage Hocus Pocus has caused. It's a big adventure to save the Earth!
Awards and Recognition
The Mango Plumo games have won several awards! This shows how much people enjoyed them and how good they are for learning.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| June 2001 | Weather Adventure | Octas award for Best Multimedia – General Public | Won |
| 2001 | Weather Adventure | National Parenting Center Seal of Approval | Won |
| 12 November 2001 | Space Adventure | Golden MIM award for Edutainment and Fine Game | Won |
| 16 April 2003 | Earth Adventure | Golden MIM award for Best Multimedia and Edutainment Product | Won |
| May 2003 | Earth Adventure | Octas award for Best Multimedia – Games and Edutainment | Won |
| Fall 2003 | Space Adventure | The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval | Won |
