How to play Hangman
A secret word is shown as a row of blanks. Guess it one letter at a time. Every correct letter is filled in wherever it appears; every wrong letter adds another piece to the gallows drawing. Complete the word before the figure is finished to win.
- Pick a category (animals, food, countries, sports and more) or play Any word for a challenge.
- Easy gives you 10 mistakes and shorter words, Medium 8 and Hard 6 with longer words.
- Click or tap letters on the on-screen keyboard, or just type on your physical keyboard.
- Hint reveals one hidden letter but costs one life (one hint per word).
Scoring
You earn points for each word you solve — more for longer words and for lives left over. Solve words in a row to build your streak; your best streak is saved.
Tips
Start with common vowels (E, A, O, I) and frequent consonants such as T, N, S, R and L. The category is shown above the word to narrow things down.
About this hangman game
Guess the word one letter at a time before the drawing is complete. Play Hangman free in your browser on desktop, tablet or phone. It works offline once loaded — perfect for travel. Your progress and best scores are saved on your device. Popular searches: hangman online.
Hangman FAQ
Is Hangman free to play?
Yes. Hangman is completely free on GamesVora. There is nothing to download or install and you don't need an account.
Can I play Hangman offline?
Yes. Once you have opened GamesVora while online, Hangman is saved on your device and you can keep playing without an internet connection.
Does Hangman work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Hangman works in any modern browser on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings, best scores and statistics are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
What other games are like Hangman?
If you enjoy Hangman, try the other games in our Word Games collection — they are all free and work offline too.
