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Postcard from Caernarfon? Make it one they can play

Caernarfon's castle is so big it practically has its own weather, and the medieval town walls wrap round the old streets. Welsh is the everyday language here, so a cheery 'Bore da' goes a long way.

Every “Greetings from Caernarfon” game ends with a postcard flying in: the place in big retro letters, your message on the back, a stamp and your signature. What goes in the jokes is up to you: Caernarfon Castle, the town walls and Segontium Roman Fort, its mighty castle and town walls, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the thing that happened on day two that nobody is allowed to mention.

Make a Caernarfon postcard See 3 ideas

Who sends a postcard from Caernarfon?

History fans

Climbing the towers of one of the greatest castles in Wales is a highlight of any trip, and a postcard is the right way to share it.

Steam railway fans

The Welsh Highland Railway runs from Caernarfon through the mountains to Porthmadog, and a trip behind a steam engine deserves a postcard to a fellow enthusiast.

Welsh learners practising their Welsh

Ordering a coffee in Welsh and getting a reply in Welsh is a proud moment, and a postcard to your tutor or classmates is the perfect way to celebrate.

3 ideas for a Caernarfon postcard game

Idea 1

Castle Siege Caernarfon

A castle town feels festive in winter, so a Christmas arena of naughty elves and snowballs fits a December day out.

Put this in

“Defended the castle from naughty elves. Lost to a mince pie.”

Idea 2

Full Steam to Porthmadog

A sunny platformer suits a summer steam train trip, with ice creams waiting at the other end.

Put this in

“Rode the steam train to Porthmadog. Came back smelling like a bonfire. Worth it.”

Idea 3

Welsh Learner Level Up

A climber with milestones suits learning a language step by step, with a proud tutor waiting at the top.

Put this in

“Ordered a coffee in Welsh. Got a coffee. Fluency achieved.”

What to write on a Caernarfon postcard

  • Name-drop a landmark. “Wish you were here at Caernarfon Castle” works because it’s specific.
  • Mention what Caernarfon is known for: its mighty castle and town walls, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the Welsh language, spoken by most people in town. One specific detail beats “lovely views” every time.
  • Use the local word: “Bore da” (good morning). It instantly sounds like it was sent from Caernarfon.
  • Keep the ending message short: one detail, one feeling, one sign-off. It reads better on a phone screen.

Ending messages to steal

  • “Bore da from Caernarfon! The castle is huge, the walls are ancient and my Welsh is improving.”
  • “Steam train from Caernarfon through the mountains. Coal smoke in my hair and a grin on my face.”
  • “Climbed the castle towers today. The views over the Menai Strait are unreal.”

Caernarfon at a glance

Where
Gwynedd, Wales
Famous for
its mighty castle and town walls, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site · the Welsh language, spoken by most people in town
Local word
“Bore da” (good morning)

Landmarks to name-drop

  • Caernarfon Castle
  • The town walls
  • Segontium Roman Fort
  • The Welsh Highland Railway
  • Victoria Dock

The game shows the place name and your message, not these landmarks: the Postcard look’s far-off silhouettes are generic. Your words do the sightseeing.

How to send it, step by step

  1. Pick the Postcard occasion. Open become.games and choose Postcard. You can try it free with our demo characters straight away, no sign-up needed. To send it, you put your own people in it (drawn from a photo, which needs a plan); publishing and the link are free.
  2. Choose a game style and a look. Any style and any look work. The Postcard look (pastel houses, bunting, chip-thieving seagulls and runaway suitcases) is the natural pick, and for Caernarfon we’d also try arena battle with the Christmas look.
  3. Type “Caernarfon” as where it’s from. The “Where’s it from?” field takes up to 24 characters. Your game is titled “Greetings from Caernarfon”; rename it if you like, e.g. “Castle Siege Caernarfon”.
  4. Make the jokes yours. The pre-written lines are postcard and holiday flavoured. Swap one for something only Caernarfon would explain, like a line about Segontium Roman Fort.
  5. Write the message on the back and send it. The ending is a postcard flying in with the place in big retro letters, your message on the back, a stamp and your signature. Publish it (free, with its own permanent link) and share it on WhatsApp, as a QR code or by copying the link. It plays in the browser on any device.

Free to build and play with our demo characters. To send it, star your own people (drawn from a photo with a plan); publishing and the link are free. See pricing or read how it works.

Caernarfon postcard: questions

Will the game show Caernarfon Castle?

No. The game is titled “Greetings from Caernarfon” and ends with a postcard showing the place name in big retro letters and your message, but it doesn’t draw Caernarfon Castle. The Postcard look has far-off landmark silhouettes, but they’re generic, not Caernarfon’s. That’s what your jokes and message are for: mention Caernarfon Castle in a line and they’ll picture it.

What should I write on a postcard from Caernarfon?

Keep it short and specific: one place, one moment, one sign-off. For example: “Bore da from Caernarfon! The castle is huge, the walls are ancient and my Welsh is improving.” You could also throw in “Bore da” (good morning).

Can I send a Caernarfon postcard to someone abroad?

Yes. It’s a link, so it plays in the browser on any phone or computer, anywhere in the world, with no download or app store. Send it on WhatsApp, by text or email, or as a QR code.

How much does a digital postcard game cost?

Making, playing and publishing it is free, and every published game gets its own permanent link. To turn your own photos into cartoon characters, or to give the game a custom link like yourname.become.games, you need a plan: £3.49 a month or £19.99 a year. Cancel any time.

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Send your Caernarfon postcard

Pick the Postcard occasion, type where it’s from, write the message on the back and share the link. It plays on any device, no download.

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