Hangman
Guess the word letter by letter before time runs out. 6 wrong guesses and it's over.
Select a category above or press Start
Click letters or type on your keyboard
About
The Classic Word Game — Now in Your Browser
Hangman is one of the oldest word-guessing games. A secret word is hidden behind a row of dashes. Guess letters one at a time — correct ones fill their spots, wrong ones add a body part to the hanging figure. Six wrong guesses and the game ends.
Choose from four word categories and play unlimited rounds. Use your physical keyboard or tap the on-screen letters — works on desktop and mobile.
4 Word Categories
General, Animals, Countries, and Tech — switch instantly between rounds.
Physical Keyboard
Type letters directly or tap the on-screen keyboard on mobile.
6 Wrong Guesses
Head, body, arms, and legs — each wrong letter adds a body part.
Unlimited Rounds
New random word every round — play as many as you want.
Use Cases
Who Plays Hangman & Why
Vocabulary Building
Hangman forces you to think about words you know but rarely use. The Tech category in particular surfaces programming terms that developers encounter in docs but don't always remember to spell correctly.
Word Puzzle Alternative
For Wordle fans who want a different format — Hangman has no daily limit, four categories to choose from, and a different challenge structure: eliminate letters rather than guess full words.
Educational for Students
Hangman is one of the oldest classroom word games. The Countries and General categories make it useful for geography and general knowledge practice. The Tech category works for CS students.
Keyboard & Mouse Friendly
Type letters directly on your keyboard for the fastest play, or tap the on-screen keyboard on mobile. Both inputs work simultaneously — no mode switching needed.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I play Hangman?
Click or type a letter to guess. Correct letters reveal in the word. Wrong letters add to the hangman figure. Guess the full word before 6 wrong guesses.
What are the word categories?
General (everyday nouns), Animals, Countries, and Tech (programming and tech terms). Click a category button to switch at any time.
How many wrong guesses do I get?
Six. Each wrong letter adds one body part: head, body, left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg. The dots above the word show remaining lives.
Can I type on my keyboard?
Yes — press any letter key to make a guess. You can also click the on-screen letters or tap on mobile.
Are words repeated?
Words are picked randomly from a pool of 25–30 words per category. Repetition is possible but infrequent in casual play.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The on-screen letter keyboard is touch-friendly. The SVG hangman scales correctly on small screens.