DRAGONS are waiting to be captured in a Meirionnydd castle.

In a new initiative to mark the Year of Legends in Wales, Cadw has offered visitors the chance to ‘catch’ baby dragons in castles across the country in a new augmented reality game.

Last Friday, new game Little Dragons was launched which will allow visitors to snap virtual dragons in unique surroundings at the touch of a smartphone button.

The game, which is accessed through the existing Cadw app, uses the latest technology to hide the scaly creatures in different locations around some of Wales’ best-loved historic sites, including Harlech Castle.

Users can also collect 10 dragons at six other castles including Beaumaris, Conwy, Caernarfon, Caerphilly, Chepstow and Raglan.

Once found, users can even take selfies with the creatures using the historic landmarks as backdrops.

Cabinet secretary for economy and infrastructure, Ken Skates, said: “Little Dragons is yet another example of how Cadw is leading the way by using the most cutting edge-technology to capture the imagination of people of all ages, while promoting some of the country’s most impressive historic landmarks.

“In the past we have successfully used CGI technology, 360° cameras, aerial video and even a GoPro on an archer’s arrow to show off our wonderful heritage in exciting ways.

“We hope this new game will encourage families to appreciate and enjoy our historic environment in 2017 — Visit Wales’ Year of Legends.”

To find out more about Cadw’s Live the Legends campaign — including where and when to see the dragons — visit cadw.gov.wales/livethelegends