Hangman
Guess the hidden word letter by letter. You have 6 wrong guesses before the hangman is complete.
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How to use
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Choose a word category and start the game.
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Click letters or type on your keyboard to guess.
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You have 6 wrong guesses before the hangman is complete — find the word!
Hangman Game — Free Online Word Guessing Game
Play Hangman online for free. Guess words from Animals, Countries, Sports, Technology and more. Works on mobile and desktop!
Hangman is the timeless word-guessing game where you reveal a hidden word one letter at a time. Each wrong guess draws another part of the hangman — head, body, arms and legs. Find the word in six wrong guesses or fewer to win, and build the longest winning streak you can.
This free online version runs entirely in your browser with no sign-up or downloads. Pick from six categories — Animals, Countries, Sports, Technology, Food and Movies — and guess letters with the on-screen keyboard or your physical keyboard. A streak counter rewards back-to-back wins and resets the moment you lose, so every guess matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wrong guesses do I get?
You can make 6 wrong guesses. The 7th wrong letter completes the hangman and ends the game.
Can I use my keyboard?
Yes — just press any letter key from A to Z. The on-screen keyboard is also fully clickable for touch and mouse users.
What categories are available?
Six categories: Animals, Countries, Sports, Technology, Food and Movies. Each has 10 hand-picked words, and a new random word is chosen every round.
How does the streak counter work?
Win a round and your streak goes up by one. Lose a round and it resets to zero. It's a quick way to challenge yourself across multiple games.
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