Hangman Game for the Classroom
The classic word-guessing game, made kid-friendly: instead of drawing a figure, each wrong letter pops one of six balloons. Guess the word before all the balloons are gone.
Play with ready-made vocabulary themes (with a clue for each word), your own word list, or a secret word the teacher types in. The big on-screen keyboard works well on a smartboard.
How to use it in class
- Pick the words. Choose a theme, “My list” to type your own words, or “Teacher’s secret word” to type a word students can’t see.
- Guess letters. Students tap letters on the big keyboard (or type them). Right letters fill in; wrong letters pop a balloon.
- Use the clue. Each themed word has a clue, which you can turn off for a harder game.
- Next word. Tap “Next word” to keep playing. The score shows how many words the class has solved.
Classroom ideas
Vocabulary review
Type your unit’s key terms into “My list” and play before a test.
Student hosts
Let a student choose the secret word and clue for the class.
Vowels first
Talk about strategy: which letters are most common, and why guessing vowels first helps.
Frequently asked questions
Why balloons instead of a hangman drawing?
It keeps the game the same but makes it friendlier for young students and school settings.
Can I use phrases?
Yes. Spaces, hyphens and apostrophes are shown, and only letters need guessing.
How many wrong guesses are allowed?
Six – one for each balloon.
Is my word list saved?
Yes, in your browser on this device. Secret words are never saved.