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Snap Dragon is an educational computer game released in 1992 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by MECC, it is designed for preschool-aged children and falls into categories including graphics, art, and early learning. The player controls Snap Dragon, a friendly character who is accompanied by a teddy bear, with the overarching goal of creating a digital photo album.

Gameplay involves selecting one of six distinct locations, such as a farm, a space setting, or an underwater scene. In each area, the player sorts between four and ten on-screen items, which can include animals, toys, and various shapes. The primary activity is arranging these objects based on attributes like size, color, or function and then taking a simulated photograph to add a new picture to the album. The game emphasizes open-ended play with no correct answers, points, or required reading, focusing instead on interaction with animated characters and objects within each vibrant scene.

Beyond the photo album activity, the software includes an electronic coloring book feature where scenes can be printed on paper. The design encourages the development of early skills in areas like basic math, science, and reading readiness through sorting and categorization. Progression is non-linear and player-directed, allowing free movement between the different themed environments where every scene contains numerous animated elements for the child to discover and arrange.