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HANGIN' MAN
- A hangman spin-off -
Remember playing Hangman on the back of notebooks?
Hangin' Man captures that simple joy but adds just enough adrenaline to keep you coming back. With a 5-minute timer ticking down, you'll race to decipher words using letter-by-letter guesses, watching your score climb with each correct word while carefully avoiding mistakes that build your stickman piece by piece. The game cleverly balances nostalgia with real challenge, offering you hints through definitions and similar words, rewarding quick solving and consecutive wins with bonus points, and allowing you to skip tough or unfamiliar words. It's not about perfection—it's about finding that right balance between speed and accuracy that makes this word puzzle oddly satisfying and endlessly replayable.
~ Your brain's favorite way of learning ~
How to Play
Try to guess as many words as you can in 5 minutes. Each correct word gives you points.
Each wrong letter adds a part to the hangman. It stays even when you move to the next word.
Use the refresh button to skip a word you find hard. It will reduce your time by 5 seconds.
Your score depends on the length of the word and how fast you guess it.
The game ends if the 5-minute timer runs out or the full hangman is drawn.
High Score shows your best score so far in all game sessions.
Word Count shows maximum number of full words you've guessed correctly in a single game session.
Streak is the number of correct words you've guessed without skipping a word.
Tips & Tricks
Pay close attention to the hints — they may contain more than one clue about the word.
Try spotting patterns in vowels and consonants — this can help guess the word faster.
If a word feels too hard, don't spend more than 15 seconds on it — consider skipping.
Skipping is better than making too many wrong guesses and building the hangman.
Watch for plurals or past participle of the word — they can be tricky.
Use the word's definition hint to figure out if it's a noun, verb, etc. — this makes guessing easier.
FAQ
Do I need to login to play?
No, you don't need to login to play. We don't store any personal information.
How can I turn on music?
Go to Settings > Game Settings > Music to pick music and control its volume.
How can I change volume of sound effects?
Go to Settings > Game Settings > Sound Effects to control sound effects volume.
How can I change my character?
Go to Settings > Character Settings. There you can choose different accessories, face styles, and more.
How do I get on the leaderboard?
If your score is equal to or higher than the 10th best score, you'll appear on the leaderboard.
Can I download the game?
No need to download — just play it on your browser at https://hanginman.xyz.
How to bookmark this game?
You can bookmark this game by clicking the bookmark icon in the top right corner of the page.
What happens if I refresh the page?
Please don't refresh the page. Your game progress will be lost.
Are there different game modes?
Yes, there are two game modes: Casual and Competitive. You can choose a mode in Settings > Game Settings > Mode.
What is the difference between Casual and Competitive modes?
In Casual mode, you are given common words. In Competitive mode, you are given random words.
Are there different difficulty levels?
Yes, you can choose a difficulty level in Settings > Game Settings > Difficulty. The available levels are Easy, Medium, and Hard.
What is the difference between Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty levels?
In Easy mode, you are given lots of hints. In Medium mode, you are given a balanced number of hints. In Hard mode, you are given few hints.
Can I play with friends?
Right now it's single-player only, but you can still compete by comparing scores.
How are scores calculated?
Score is based on how long the word is, how fast you guessed it, and your streak.
What happens if I run out of time?
The game ends and your final score is shown. If it's higher than your previous high score, your high score will be updated.
That's it! Wish you all the best mate!