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Hangman: rules and examples
Start Hangman by looking at the playing area and its controls. Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Practice beyond the first move
Locate the buttons and input area before beginning a long round. Use the on-screen labels to avoid an accidental restart. Keep the objective visible.
What the game asks you to do
Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Notice how the game responds to your input.
A walkthrough of the rules
- 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.
Your inputs
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
Work through an 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. Check the stated objective.
An important reminder
Selecting the same letter twice has no effect. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
A few questions answered
On this playing page, what is the goal of Hangman?
Keep this in mind: Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Hangman?
Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.
For a quick reminder, what example helps explain Hangman?
Here is the relevant explanation: In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Hangman?
Keep this in mind: Selecting the same letter twice has no effect.
For my first round, what format does Hangman offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Play using the solo mode shown on this page. Read the controls before starting a new round.
For this browser game, which play mode does Hangman use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.