Classic Hangman is a word-guessing game where one player thinks of a word and the other player tries to guess it by suggesting letters. The game is played using a gallows or hangman drawing, which represents the number of incorrect guesses allowed before the game ends.
In the game, the player guessing the word starts by suggesting a letter. If the letter is present in the word, the other player reveals all instances of that letter in the word. If the letter is not in the word, the guessing player receives a strike or adds a body part to the hangman drawing. The game continues until the guessing player correctly guesses the word or until the hangman drawing is complete, resulting in a loss.
The objective of the game is for the guessing player to guess the word correctly before the hangman drawing is completed. It's a fun and challenging game that tests vocabulary and deductive skills.
Setup: One player thinks of a word and keeps it secret. The word should be chosen from a predetermined category or theme (e.g., animals, movies, countries).
Drawing the Gallows: The player who is guessing the word draws a gallows on a piece of paper or uses a digital representation if playing online. The gallows typically consists of a vertical line and a horizontal line with a short line extending from it to form a noose.
Displaying Word Progress: The guessing player creates a row of dashes, representing each letter in the chosen word. For example, if the word is "apple," the player would draw five dashes: "_ _ _ _ _".
Guessing Letters: The guessing player suggests a letter they think might be in the word. If the letter is correct, the other player reveals all instances of that letter in the word. If the letter is incorrect, the other player adds a body part to the hangman drawing.
Incorrect Guesses: The hangman drawing typically consists of a head, body, two arms, and two legs. Each incorrect guess leads to the addition of a body part. Once the hangman drawing is complete (i.e., all body parts are added), the game ends, and the word remains a secret.
Correct Guesses: If the guessing player correctly guesses all the letters in the word before completing the hangman drawing, they win the game. The word is revealed, and they may choose to start a new round with a new word or let the other player take a turn.
Ending the Game: The game can end in two ways: either the guessing player successfully guesses the word, or the hangman drawing is completed. In the latter case, the word is revealed to the guessing player, and they may choose to start a new round or switch roles with the other player.
Remember, the number of incorrect guesses allowed can vary based on your preference. You can decide on a fixed number or make it more challenging by limiting the incorrect guesses. The objective is to guess the word correctly before the hangman drawing is completed.
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