How to Play Hangman
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Pick a Category
Select a theme: Animals, Fruits, Countries, Space, Sports, Food, or Mixed. A random secret word will be chosen.
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Guess Letters
Click (or type) a letter to guess. Correct letters appear in the word blanks; wrong letters add a body part to the hangman.
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Use a Hint
If you're stuck, tap the Hint button to get a clue about the word without losing a life.
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Win or Lose
Reveal the full word before making 6 wrong guesses to win! If the hangman is complete, the answer is revealed.
Key Features
7 Word Categories
Choose from Animals, Fruits, Countries, Space, Sports, Food, or Mixed for a surprise theme. Each category has 15 unique words.
Classic Hangman Drawing
Watch the gallows figure build up step by step with every wrong letter guess — 6 wrong guesses and the game is over.
Hint System
Stuck on a word? Tap the Hint button to reveal a clue about the word without using up a life.
Physical Keyboard Support
Press any letter key on your keyboard or tap the on-screen alphabet buttons to make guesses quickly.
What is Hangman?
Hangman is a classic word-guessing game where a player tries to identify a hidden word by suggesting letters, one at a time. Each incorrect guess adds another part to a stick figure being hanged. The player wins by guessing all the letters before the figure is complete. Our online version features over 100 words across 7 themed categories, a helpful hint system, keyboard support, and win/streak tracking.
Why Play Our Hangman Game?
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Great for Vocabulary
Discover new words across diverse categories — from exotic animals to space phenomena and world cuisines.
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Educational for Kids
Hangman is a proven tool for spelling practice and vocabulary building in a fun, low-pressure format.
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7 Categories, 100+ Words
With 15 words per category and a Mixed mode, there are hundreds of possible games to keep things fresh every time.
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No Setup Needed
Completely free, no sign-up required, works on any device. Just pick a category and start guessing!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wrong guesses are allowed?
You get 6 wrong guesses before the game ends. Each wrong letter adds one body part to the hangman figure (head, body, left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg).
Can I use my keyboard?
Yes! Just press any letter key on your physical keyboard to make a guess. The on-screen alphabet buttons also work by clicking or tapping.
What does the Hint button do?
The Hint button reveals a short clue or description of the secret word without costing a life. Each word has a unique hint.
How are words chosen?
A random word is picked from the selected category's word bank each time you start a new game. With 15 words per category, you'll get lots of variety.
What categories are available?
There are 7 categories: Animals, Fruits, Countries, Space, Sports, Food, and Mixed (draws from all categories).
Are there different difficulty levels?
Difficulty is naturally varied by word length and obscurity within each category. Longer words like POMEGRANATE or SWITZERLAND are harder than shorter ones.