# Hangman Game

Classic hangman word-guessing game. Guess the hidden word letter by letter; six wrong guesses ends the game. Three difficulty levels, with general, animals, food, and science categories.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/hangman-game

- **Category:** Games

- **Keywords:** hangman, word game, guessing game, letters, vocabulary, spelling, puzzle, game

## Overview

Play the classic Hangman word-guessing game directly in your browser. Test your vocabulary and spelling skills by guessing the hidden word letter by letter, with a limit of six incorrect guesses before the game ends.

## Inputs

- **Difficulty** (select)
- **Category** (select)

## When to use

- When you want a quick, interactive mental break or vocabulary puzzle during study or work.
- When practicing English spelling and word recognition across specific categories like animals, food, or science.
- When looking for a simple, educational word game to play on any device without downloading software.

## How it works

- Select your preferred difficulty level to set the word length: Easy (4-5 letters), Medium (6-7 letters), or Hard (8-9 letters).
- Choose a word category from General, Animals, Food, or Science to load the game board.
- Guess letters one by one to reveal the hidden word, keeping track of your remaining attempts before reaching the six-mistake limit.

## Use cases

- Vocabulary practice for students learning English spelling and word categories.
- Quick brain-teaser breaks for office workers or students between tasks.
- Casual entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy classic word-guessing games.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many wrong guesses do I get?

You are allowed up to five wrong guesses; the sixth incorrect guess ends the game.

### What are the word lengths for each difficulty level?

Easy uses 4-5 letter words, Medium uses 6-7 letter words, and Hard uses 8-9 letter words.

### What categories can I choose from?

You can select General, Animals, Food, or Science categories.

### Can I play this game offline?

The game runs directly in your web browser and requires an active internet connection to load.

### Is there a time limit for guessing the word?

No, there is no timer, allowing you to guess letters at your own pace.

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