Overview
Hangman is a classic word-guessing game for two players. One player thinks of a word and shows blank spaces for each letter. The other player guesses letters, with wrong guesses adding parts to a 'hangman' drawing. Guess the word before the drawing completes!
History
Hangman's origins are unclear, but it has been played since at least the Victorian era. The 'hanging' theme, while morbid, has kept the game memorable for generations of children.
Strategy
Start with common vowels
E, A, I, O, U appear in most words.
Follow with common consonants
R, S, T, L, N are frequent in English.
Look at word patterns
Double letters and common endings (-ING, -TION, -ED).
For setters
Use uncommon letters (J, Q, X, Z) and unusual words.
Consider word length when guessing
Short words have fewer possibilities.
Avoid random guesses
Think about what letters fit the revealed pattern.
Frequently asked questions
Word setter: Keep your word secret until the hangman is complete. Guesser: Discover the word before running out of guesses.