Hangman

How to play Hangman

Objective: Reveal the entire hidden word.

1. Use the category clue to narrow down the hidden word.
2. Choose letters with the buttons or keyboard. Use buttons for P, R and F because those keys belong to the toolbar.
3. Reveal every letter before making six incorrect guesses.

Scoring

A win earns 100 points plus 50 for each unused incorrect guess.

Difficulty levels

Harder settings include longer words.

Controls

Keyboard

• Tab and Enter for game controls; P to pause; R to restart

Mouse

• Use the game controls

Touch

• Tap the game controls

Hangman achievements

• Word Finder – Solve a word.
• Careful Guesser – Score 300 points.
• Flawless Word – Win without a wrong letter.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hangman free to play?

Yes. Hangman is completely free on GamesPlayLand, with no download, no sign-up and no purchases.

How do you play Hangman?

Reveal the entire hidden word. Use the category clue to narrow down the hidden word. Choose letters with the buttons or keyboard. Use buttons for P, R and F because those keys belong to the toolbar.

Can I play Hangman on my phone?

Yes. Hangman works in mobile browsers on phones and tablets. Tap the game controls.

Does Hangman save my high score?

Yes. Your personal best, statistics and achievements for Hangman are saved in your browser automatically.

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