Hangman
Guess the word one letter at a time.
- Players
- 1+ players
- Time
- 3–20 min
- Ages
- 6+
- Where
- Same room or online
- You need
- Nothing but this page
How to play Hangman
- 1Choose Random word, or let one player type a secret word while everyone else looks away.
- 2Guessers pick letters one at a time, by tapping or typing on a keyboard.
- 3Right letters fill in the blanks. Every wrong letter pops a balloon.
- 4Guess the whole word before all seven balloons pop to win.
Guess the word, save the balloons
Pick letters one at a time. Every wrong guess pops a balloon, and you've only got 7.
Variations
- Take turns: rotate who sets the word. Fewest balloons lost wins.
- Category clue: the word-setter gives one hint, like “It's an animal.”
Tips
- Start with common letters: E, A, R, S and T.