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How to play Hangman
Bring your attention to one round of Hangman. Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. 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. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. 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. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
Selecting the same letter twice has no effect. Compare the situation with the worked example. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Hangman?
Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance.
How do I control Hangman?
The key detail is this: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For this browser game, 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?
Keep this in mind: Selecting the same letter twice has no effect.
As a new player, what format does Hangman offer?
Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
Before I begin, which play mode does Hangman use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.