Hangman

Hangman is a word game played by two or more players. One player thinks of a word, phrase, or sentence and represents it with a series of dashes, indicating the number of letters. The other player(s) try to guess the letters one at a time. After each incorrect guess, a part of a hangman's gallows or the stick figure of a man being hanged is drawn. The guessing player(s) win if they guess the word before the drawing is completed; otherwise, the word thinker wins. The game can be adapted to various themes like animals, countries, or historical figures, and it can also be played with increasing complexity by using more difficult words or phrases.

Hangman meaning with examples

• During the long car ride, the children amused themselves with a game of hangman. They chose "Paris" as their secret word. After several incorrect guesses, the hangman's gallows began to take shape. Finally, after getting the 'R' they finished the word, avoiding the man getting hung.
• The teacher used a version of hangman in class to help her students learn new vocabulary words. It kept them engaged and provided a fun, interactive way to learn. The students loved the thrill of guessing each letter.
• At the party, the group decided to play hangman with a theme of historical figures. It sparked interesting conversations and some unexpected learning. It helped everyone interact, and no one knew all the answers.
• The newspaper's puzzle section included a daily hangman challenge. It was a quick and stimulating way to test your word skills. Some were very easy, others nearly impossible but were fun nonetheless.