Hangman
Guess the word before the drawing is finished. Seven word categories, your own vocabulary list for class, or a secret word for a friend.
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How it works
- 1Pick a category: animals, food, countries, sports, school, space or Christmas.
- 2Tap letters (or type them). Right letters fill the gaps; wrong ones add to the drawing.
- 3Find the word before six misses. Your wins and streak are counted; tap “Next word” to keep going.
About this game
Hangman has been a classroom favourite for generations because it quietly practises spelling, letter patterns and vocabulary while feeling like a game. Played on a board or TV, a whole class can play together, shouting letters while one person taps.
Teachers can type their own word list (this week's spellings, science vocabulary, French words) and share it as a link that opens the game with those words. For two players, one types a secret word, hides it, and passes the phone.
Tips
- Start with vowels (E, A, O, I), then common consonants like T, N, S and R.
- Look at the word length and the category before your first guess.
- In class, let each table guess one letter in turn and keep their own score.
Ways to play
- Spelling practice
- Paste this week's spelling list into “Your word list” and share the link with the class.
- Team hangman
- Two teams take turns guessing letters; the team that completes the word scores a point.
- Hard mode
- Only consonants allowed until the first miss.
Frequently asked questions
+How do you play hangman?
One player picks a secret word and shows a blank for each letter. The others guess letters; correct ones are filled in, wrong ones add a part to the drawing. Guess the word before the drawing is complete to win.
+Can I use my own words?
Yes. Choose “Your word list”, type or paste your words, and play. “Share this list” gives you a link that opens hangman with the same words.
+Is it suitable for children?
Yes. The categories are everyday words, and it's great spelling practice from about age six.
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