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Hangman (1976)

2 players · 10 min · age 6+ · ★ 4.2 on BGG

Players
2
Play time
10 min
Age
6+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
4.2/10

Best for 2 players aged 6+ who like deduction games — light complexity, plays in 10 min.

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Hangman board game box cover

About Hangman

This is the classic letter guessing game with plastic cases to place letters in and to indicate how close the opponent is to being hung.

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DeductionWord Game

Mechanics: Deduction, Word Game · Designer: (Uncredited)

Players: 2P

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Hangman FAQ

How many players is Hangman?
Hangman plays with 2 players — it is a strict 2-player game, ages 6 and up.
How long does Hangman take to play?
A game of Hangman takes 10 min, at light complexity (1.1/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Hangman any good?
Hangman rates 4.2/10 from 945 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a deduction / word game game built around deduction, word game.