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A digital postcard from Scarborough they won’t forget

Scarborough is often called Britain's first seaside resort, thanks to spa waters found in the 1620s. Two bays, a clifftop castle and a lot of donkeys later, it's still the classic Yorkshire day at the seaside.

Pick the Postcard occasion, type “Scarborough” where it asks “Where’s it from?” and the game becomes “Greetings from Scarborough”, with postcard-flavoured jokes you can rewrite. It finishes with a vintage postcard flying in: “Greetings from Scarborough” in big retro letters, your message on the back, a stamp and your signature. Scarborough Castle, South Bay and North Bay are all fair game for the jokes.

Make a Scarborough postcard See 3 ideas

Who sends a postcard from Scarborough?

Gig-goers at the Open Air Theatre

Live music under the open sky by North Bay. Send a postcard game while you're still humming the encore.

Grandparents treating the grandkids

Donkeys, rock and the little railway at North Bay. A playable postcard lets the grandkids relive it, and Grandma show off her tech skills.

Couples on an off-season break

Out of season the beaches are quiet and the castle views are all yours. Send a postcard to make friends at work a bit jealous.

3 ideas for a Scarborough postcard game

Idea 1

Two Bays Dash

A runner suits a dash from one bay to the other, and the vintage postcard look fits a classic Yorkshire seaside day.

Put this in

“Built a sandcastle. Scarborough Castle still slightly more impressive.”

Idea 2

Castle on the Cliff

A slow seaside break suits the retirement look, and a climb to the top suits a castle on a headland.

Put this in

“Climbed up to the castle. Rewarded myself with a nap and a 99.”

Idea 3

Seafront Birthday Bash

Balloons, cake and presents bring the fun of a birthday trip to the coast, with a boss fight for the birthday star.

Put this in

“Birthday on the seafront. Even the seagull sang.”

What to write on a Scarborough postcard

  • Name-drop a landmark. “Wish you were here at Scarborough Castle” works because it’s specific.
  • Mention what Scarborough is known for: fish and chips on the harbour, or the folk song 'Scarborough Fair'. One specific detail beats “lovely views” every time.
  • Keep the ending message short: one detail, one feeling, one sign-off. It reads better on a phone screen.

Ending messages to steal

  • “Donkey rides on South Bay, chips on the harbour, rain at teatime. A perfect Scarborough day.”
  • “Climbed up to the castle. Views over both bays. Lungs still recovering.”
  • “Saw a gig at the Open Air Theatre by the sea. Still humming it now. Love you.”

Scarborough at a glance

Where
North Yorkshire, England
Famous for
fish and chips on the harbour · the folk song 'Scarborough Fair'

Landmarks to name-drop

  • Scarborough Castle
  • South Bay
  • North Bay
  • Peasholm Park
  • Scarborough Spa

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 Scarborough we’d also try endless runner with the Postcard look.
  3. Type “Scarborough” as where it’s from. The “Where’s it from?” field takes up to 24 characters. Your game is titled “Greetings from Scarborough”; rename it if you like, e.g. “Two Bays Dash”.
  4. Make the jokes yours. The pre-written lines are postcard and holiday flavoured. Swap one for something only Scarborough would explain, like a line about North Bay.
  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.

Scarborough postcard: questions

Will the game show Scarborough Castle?

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

What should I write on a postcard from Scarborough?

Keep it short and specific: one place, one moment, one sign-off. For example: “Donkey rides on South Bay, chips on the harbour, rain at teatime. A perfect Scarborough day.”

Can I send a Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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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