Games
Hangman: Play the Word Guessing Game Online
Free, no sign-up, works in your browser. Play Hangman online: guess the hidden word one letter at a time before you run out of lives. Pick a topic such as animals, food, countries or sports, and keep a winning streak going.
How to play Hangman
- Pick a topic, or play with any topic.
- Guess a letter by typing it or tapping it. Letters in the word appear in their places.
- Each wrong letter adds a piece to the drawing. Six wrong guesses and the round is lost.
- Guess the whole word to win, then move on to the next one.
Frequently asked questions
- How many wrong guesses do I get?
- Six. The number of lives left is shown above the board.
- What topics are there?
- Animals, food, countries, sports, things around the home, jobs and nature, or any of them at random.
- Is it good for kids learning to spell?
- Yes. The words are everyday words of four to eleven letters, and the topic is shown as a clue.
- Is my streak saved?
- Your wins and current streak are saved in this browser on this device. Nothing is sent anywhere.
- Is Hangman free?
- Yes. It's free to use, with no sign-up and nothing to install.
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