In the discourse on literature didactics, "play stories" are mostly understood as literary adaptations for children. Corresponding scholars hope that "play stories" will increase motivation in literature classes and create a connection between classical literature and new media. Many find the connection between the components often referred to as "elements" of "play" and "story" particularly problematic. The author organizes and examines the relevant discourse, the approaches and terms used, and contrasts it with a media-ontological perspective. Based on the criteria derived from discourse and media ontology, she systematically investigates the CD-ROM "Zwerg Nase - an interactive fairy tale" by Cornelsen in terms of performance and structure. The focus is deliberately on the type of media or the media product.