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Skipper & Skeeto
Genre Edutainment
Developer Ivanoff Interactive
Publisher Ivanoff Interactive
Creator Ole Ivanoff
Platforms Windows 3.x, Windows

Skipper & Skeeto is a fun series from Denmark that started in 1996. It was created by Ole Ivanoff. This series includes both video games and a TV show. It's all about learning while having a good time!

Adventures in Paradise Park

The stories in Skipper & Skeeto are all about two main friends: Skipper and Skeeto! Skipper is a brave mole who loves adventures. Skeeto is a smart mosquito who enjoys reading books. These two friends explore a place called Paradise Park. They work together to solve different problems they find there.

How the Games Work

The video games are like simple point-and-click adventures. This means you click on things on the screen to make characters move or interact. The way you play and the buttons you use might change a little from one game to another.

Different Languages

The games were released in many different languages around the world. Here are some of the names they used:

  • Finnish (Manu Ja Matti)
  • Swedish (Magnus och Myggan)
  • Norwegian (Magnus og Myggen)
  • Czech (Skipper & Skeeto)
  • French (Max & Moustique)
  • Spanish (Topi y Teo)
  • German (Max und Mario / Skipper & Skito)
  • Dutch (Skipper & Skeeto)
  • Danish (Magnus og Myggen)
  • Italian (Tico e Zanzo)
  • English (Skipper & Skeeto)

Meet the Characters

Let's meet the interesting characters who live in Paradise Park!

  • Skipper / Magnus is a mole and one of the two main heroes. He is very brave and loves adventures. But sometimes, he acts before he thinks, which can get him into funny trouble! Skipper is curious and likes to explore everything around him. He moved to Paradise Park after an earthquake destroyed his old home. Now, he lives in a cozy treehouse. Skipper is friendly and always wants to help others. He can't read, but he really looks up to those who can.
  • Skeeto / Myggen is a mosquito and Skipper's best friend. He is the other main hero. Skeeto is super smart and loves to read non-fiction books. He is careful and likes to think things through before starting new adventures. Skeeto is very loyal to Skipper. He always warns Skipper if something looks dangerous. Skeeto moved to Paradise Park after being teased by other mosquitoes for many years. Some people even think he might be a prince!
  • Mr Shade / Skumlesen is a bad guy in some of the games. He is a rich but mean businessman. In one game, he tries to turn Paradise Park into a big garbage dump. In another game, it's found out that he collects stuffed animals. He even tries to capture Skipper and Suzy to add them to his collection, but he doesn't succeed!
  • Suzy Molson / Mia is a female mole. She was also kidnapped by Mr Shade, just like Skipper. She appears in a few games. We don't know much about her past, but she is just as brave as Skipper. She also seems to be a bit more sensible than him. Even though she looks delicate, she is skilled at a secret martial art called fu kung!
  • Conrad Cat / Konrad Kat is a naughty cat. He likes to cause trouble in the park with his friend Ricky Tricky. But his plans usually don't work out! Conrad thinks he's the best and wants to be the King of Paradise Park. He also has a crush on Molly, but she doesn't feel the same way.
  • Ricky Tricky / Ricky Rotte is a rat and Conrad's helper. Ricky is very strong and has big muscles, but he isn't very smart. He looks up to Conrad, even though Conrad is often selfish. Ricky usually lets Conrad decide what they should do. But when Conrad isn't around, Ricky can actually be very nice to the other animals in the park!
  • Molly Mouse / Molly Mus is a mouse who loves to invent things. She hopes to travel to the Moon to see if it's really made of cheese! Molly is very clever and believes that everything she sees could be useful for a future invention.
  • Lizzie Bee / Lizzie Bi is a hard-working honeybee. She makes delicious honey for everyone in Paradise Park. The other animals love her honey! Lizzie doesn't like it when her hard work isn't appreciated, and she can get a bit grumpy if that happens.
  • Ruben Rabbit / Kalle Kanin is a young rabbit. He loves to play and have fun. However, he can be easily tricked and is quite sensitive. He cries easily if something upsets him. Sometimes, Ruben can be a bit immature. For example, in one game, he digs tunnels all over the park, even under Skipper and Skeeto's house!
  • Owen Owl / Ulrik Ugle is the oldest animal in Paradise Park. He is a very wise owl and has a huge collection of books. He stays awake at night and can be a bit grumpy if he doesn't get enough sleep. The other animals always go to him for advice.
  • Fungy Frog / Fungy Frø is a frog. He really enjoys eating, and he especially likes cooking with things that aren't usually food! Fungy can be a bit selfish. He expects others to do what he wants without thinking about them.
  • Melvin Duck / Melvin And is a duck who is very proud of himself. He collects hand mirrors and is often seen looking at his reflection. Melvin likes to follow new trends, which change often. One day he might be yodeling, and the next he might be playing the tuba!
  • Vlad Bat / Frode Flagermus is a bat. He lives in a cave and usually only comes out at night. Vlad thinks he is ugly, so he is very shy. But Skipper and Skeeto have become his friends. Vlad is kind-hearted and likes to help others. At night, he returns lost items to their owners. Vlad speaks in hisses and gargles, which most people can't understand. But Skeeto (and sometimes Skipper) can understand him!

Video Games in the Series

Here is a list of all the game titles in the Skipper & Skeeto series:

Original Title English Title Release Year
Leg og Lær med Magnus & Myggen Tales from Paradise Park 1996
Den Store Skattejagt The Great Treasure Hunt 1996
Skumlesens Hævn The Revenge of Mr. Shade 1998
Skumlesens Skygge The Shadow of Mr. Shade 2000
Mollys Musikmaskine Molly's Music Machine 2000
Mysteriet om det Talende Solur The Mystery of the Talking Sundial 2001
Midnatsmysteriet The Midnight Mystery 2002
De Alfabetiske Lege The Alphabetic Games 2001
Talbutikken The Number Shop 2001
På Skattesjov Treasure Quiz 2003
Quizkampen Quiz Games 2003
Quizkampen II Quiz Games II 2004
Hold Da Helt Ferie Take a Break 2000
Den Store Legedag Fun in the Park 2002
i Australien 2009
I Afrika 2009
i Sydamerika 2009

Animated TV Series

An animated TV series called Magnus & Myggen was also made between 2000 and 2001. It had 26 episodes. This show was broadcast in many countries, including: