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How to play Hangman
Take a moment with Hangman before moving to another game. Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Keep the objective visible.
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. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
A useful example
In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
Selecting the same letter twice has no effect. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
What is the goal of Hangman?
Here is the relevant explanation: Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance.
On this playing page, how do I control Hangman?
Keep this in mind: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
While learning, what example helps explain Hangman?
In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Hangman?
Selecting the same letter twice has no effect.
While learning, what format does Hangman offer?
Keep this in mind: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For a quick reminder, which play mode does Hangman use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.