A VIRTUAL reality game will give visitors to Welsh castles the chance to capture up to 70 ‘hidden’ baby dragons.

Launched by the Welsh Government last week, Little Dragons will allow people to snap virtual dragons in unique surroundings from their smartphone.

The game is accessed through the existing Cadw app and uses the latest augmented reality technology to hide the scaly creatures in different locations around some of Wales’s best-loved historic sites.

Users can collect ten dragons at seven different castles including Chepstow, Raglan and Caerphilly and further afield at castles in Harlech, Beaumaris, Conwy, and Caernarfon.

Each Little Dragon is based on the animatronic babies that “hatched” at Caerphilly Castle last week.

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

Ken Skates, cabinet secretary for economy and infrastructure, 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’s Year of Legends.”