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Hangman: rules and examples
Choose a round of Hangman and settle into its rules. Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. Look at what changes after your first action. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
Build familiarity through play
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
What you are aiming for
Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
The steps to play
- 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.
Making selections and moves
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.
Learn from a sample situation
In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Consider the next action carefully.
Pay attention to this rule
Selecting the same letter twice has no effect. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Read these answers for extra help
When I return, 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?
For clarity: Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Hangman?
Keep this in mind: In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Hangman?
Here is the relevant explanation: Selecting the same letter twice has no effect.
For this browser game, 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.
On this playing page, 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.