How to Play Hangman

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How to play Hangman

Play Hangman on SLTPPF, then compare your approach with the example below. Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance. The accompanying practice note focuses on one decision at a time.

One decision at a time

Focus on the next valid action. After taking it, check how the position or game state changed before making another choice.

Your goal

Find all letters before eight incorrect guesses. A correct guess does not reduce the remaining allowance.

Step by step

1. Read the clue and note the number of hidden letters.
2. Select a letter on the keyboard or type one on a computer.
3. Repeated correct letters are all revealed together.
4. Finish the word or start another round.

Controls

Use the on-screen controls with a mouse or touch.

A useful example

In LETTER, choosing T reveals both T positions. It uses no incorrect guesses.

Watch out for this

Selecting the same letter twice has no effect.

Common questions