THE PLAYBOOK · YSSDYY
How to play Hangman
A round of Hangman at YSSDYY begins with understanding the objective. Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. The learning focus here is control confidence, supported by the rule notes below.
Control confidence
Check the controls before starting. On a touch screen, keep the game area visible and use the labelled buttons where they are provided.
Your goal
Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance.
Step by step
- Read the clue and note the number of hidden letters.
- Select a letter on the keyboard or type one on a computer.
- Repeated correct letters are all revealed together.
- Finish the word or start another round.
Controls
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
A useful example
In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses.
Watch out for this
Selecting the same letter twice has no effect.
Common questions
How does this round end?
Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance.
Can I play without an account?
Yes. This game runs in your browser without an account or a payment. There are no cash prizes.
How do I start over?
Use the New round, New puzzle or Start again control above the playing area. Starting again clears the current round.
