About this game
Hangman is one of the oldest paper-and-pencil word games, adapted here for the screen. A word from one of four categories — animals, food, travel, or everyday objects — is hidden behind a row of blanks, and the category name is always shown as a hint. Guess letters one at a time: correct letters fill in their spot in the word, while incorrect guesses add another piece to the classic stick-figure drawing.
You have six wrong guesses before the drawing is complete and the round ends. Tap letters on the on-screen keyboard or simply type on a physical keyboard — both work interchangeably. A word list of about 120 words spread across the four categories keeps rounds varied, and the game tracks your current win streak alongside your all-time best streak, saved locally so you can chase a new personal record.
How to play
- Read the category hint above the blanks — it narrows down what kind of word you're guessing.
- Click a letter on the on-screen keyboard, or type it on your physical keyboard.
- A correct letter fills every blank where it appears in the word.
- An incorrect letter adds one part to the hanging figure — you get six wrong guesses total.
- Guess every letter before the drawing is complete to win the round and extend your streak.
Tips & strategy
- Start with common letters like E, A, R, S, and T — they appear in the most English words.
- Use the category hint to narrow your guesses: a 'travel' word is far more likely to share letters with airport or beach than with an unrelated topic.
- Once a few letters are revealed, look for common short patterns like '-ing', '-tion', or double letters, rather than guessing at random.
- Save rare letters like Q, X, and Z for later guesses, once the revealed letters make the word easier to narrow down.
Frequently asked questions
How many wrong guesses am I allowed?
Six. Each incorrect letter adds one more part to the figure on the gallows — the head, the body, an arm, the other arm, then each leg — and the sixth wrong guess ends the round immediately, revealing the full word.
Where do the words come from?
Every word is a common English noun drawn from a built-in list of about 120 words spread across four categories: animals, food, travel, and everyday objects. The category is always shown above the blanks as a hint before you guess a single letter.
Does the game keep track of my progress?
Yes — your current win streak and total wins update as you play, and your best-ever streak is saved locally in your browser, so it survives between visits without needing an account or any data leaving your device.