Introduction
Welcome to Hangman! This is a classic word-guessing game where you try to figure out a hidden word by suggesting letters. Each wrong guess brings you closer to losing the game, as a stick figure is drawn piece by piece on a gallows. The goal is to guess the word before the hangman is fully drawn and “hanged.” It’s a fun mix of strategy, vocabulary, and a little bit of luck!
How to play
Guessing
- Suggest a letter (e.g., “A”).
- If the letter is in the word, I’ll fill in all the spots where it appears. For example, if the word is “CAT” and you guess “A,” you’ll see _ A _.
- If the letter isn’t in the word, I’ll add a part to the hangman figure and tell you how many guesses you have left.
The Hangman Figure
The figure builds with each wrong guess in this order:
- Head
- Body
- Left Arm
- Right Arm
- Left Leg
- Right Leg
After 6 wrong guesses, the hangman is complete, and the game is over.
Winning or Losing
- You win if you guess the word before the hangman is fully drawn (e.g., filling in _ _ _ to “CAT”).
- You lose if the hangman is completed (6 wrong guesses) before you guess the word.
Tips
- Start with common letters like “E,” “A,” “R,” “T,” or “S.”
- You can guess the whole word at any time, but if you’re wrong, it counts as a wrong guess!
