The word-guessing classic, reinvented for groups — race to reveal the hidden word one letter at a time before your guesses run out.
👥 2–10 players⏱️ 5–10 min
Hangman is the word game everyone already knows, rebuilt for a phone-first group. A hidden word waits behind a row of blanks; guess letters to reveal it, but every wrong guess draws you closer to the end.
This version lets the whole group play together at once rather than waiting their turn, so nobody sits idle. It's quick, language-friendly, and a great warm-up for the rest of game night.
How to play
A secret word is shown as a row of blanks — one blank per letter.
Players guess letters. A correct letter fills every blank where it appears.
Every wrong letter costs you, adding a piece to the hangman and bringing the round closer to its end.
Use revealed letters and word length to deduce what's hidden before your mistakes pile up.
Guess the full word correctly to win the round; run out of guesses and the word is revealed.
Play multiple rounds and keep score across the group to crown an overall champion.
Tips & strategy
Open with the common vowels — E, A, O, I — to scaffold the word fast.
Then test high-frequency consonants like R, S, T, N and L before reaching for rare letters.
Let word length and revealed patterns guide you: '_ING' and double letters are strong tells.
Resist guessing the whole word until the pattern is clear — a wrong full-word guess is the most expensive mistake.
Frequently asked questions
Can everyone play at the same time?
Yes. This Hangman lets the whole group guess simultaneously instead of taking strict turns, so there's no waiting around.
What languages does it support?
The interface is available in English, French and Arabic, with full right-to-left support for Arabic.
How many wrong guesses are allowed?
Each round gives the group a limited number of wrong guesses before the word is revealed — enough to deduce most words, tight enough to stay tense.