CHIDREN brought fire-breathing dragons to life when medieval history met cutting-edge technology in Caernarfon on Thursday.

Caernarfon Castle launched its new ‘Legends of the Sky’ attraction which allows visitors to control holographic dragons in 3D.

Year six kids from Ysgol Gynradd Maesincla were amongst the first people to have a go.

Launched by Cadw as part of its Castles Alive! campaign, the new interactive hologram game — believed to be the first of its kind in the world — invites visitors to control one of four fire breathing dragons.

The game uses state-of-the-art projection technology to allow users to issue commands at the swipe of a finger as they ‘fly’ around the basement of the castle’s famous Eagle Tower.

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Players use a touch screen to help their dragon master flying techniques, barrel rolls and fire-breathing.

The installation takes inspiration from Cadw’s family of dragons, Dewi, Dwynwen, Dylan and Cariad.

The game has been created by BAFTA award winning, Cardiff-based Digital Studio, Rantmedia Ltd.,

Users even get the chance to take their 3D dragons home by purchasing a mini version of the hologram display case.

The mini display works with smartphones to create small holograms of the dragons that can be accessed through the Cadw app.

Anton Faulconbridge, founder of Rantmedia Ltd. said: “After all the hard work we’re so excited to be able to unveil Legends of the Sky at Caernarfon Castle.

“At Rantmedia, we’re proud to have created a game which will impress visitors while providing something that is suitable for all ages and abilities.”

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Lord Elis-Thomas said: “Over the last few years, Cadw has led the way by tapping into the latest trends to bring Wales’s incredible history to life, and this new hologram game is yet another example of that.

“Cadw has recently celebrated its best commercial year on record, we hope that Legends of the Sky will help attract many more people to Caernarfon Castle."

Hollie Cavanagh, 11, said: "It was really cool, it was quite different, not like anything I have ever seen before. I think little kids would really believe it's real."

Kia Jennings, aged 10, said: "It was fun, and really cool, it is amazing that you get to control the dragon you can make it fly and breath fire."

Teaching assistant Michelle Roberts said: "The kids have had a great time, they think it's fun and it is a good way to engage them with the history of the castle through the new technology."

To find out more visit www.cadw.wales.gov.uk or follow @CadwWales or @CadwCymru on Twitter and find Cadw on Facebook.