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How to play Hangman
Choose a round of Hangman and settle into its rules. Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Make the controls familiar
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Use the example to check your reasoning.
Your goal
Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.
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. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.
A useful example
In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
Selecting the same letter twice has no effect. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Hangman?
For clarity: Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance.
For this browser game, how do I control Hangman?
For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Hangman?
Here is the relevant explanation: In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Hangman?
Here is the relevant explanation: Selecting the same letter twice has no effect.
What format does Hangman offer?
Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For this browser game, which play mode does Hangman use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.