How to play Classic Hangman
Classic Hangman is a bright, cheerful word game. Guess letters to reveal the hidden word before all six balloons float away.
How to play
Read the clue
Each daily word comes with a category and an optional clue to help you start.
Guess letters
Tap letters on the keyboard. Correct letters fill in the blanks; wrong ones release a balloon.
Save your balloons
You have 6 wrong guesses. When the last balloon floats away, the round ends.
Win the day
Solve the daily word to grow your streak and earn bonus points for every balloon left.
Tips
- Start with common vowels (E, A, I, O) to fill in blanks fast.
- Try frequent consonants next: R, S, T, N, L.
- Use the clue only when you're stuck. It costs a 100-point no-hint bonus.
- Practice mode is unlimited and never affects your daily streak.
About Classic Hangman
Classic Hangman on 100 Daily Games is a bright, modern take on the timeless word game. A cute mascot holds a bouquet of balloons, and each wrong guess releases one. When they're all gone, the round is over. The structure is the familiar one you grew up with: pick letters, reveal the word, race against six wrong guesses.
A daily word resets every morning so every player sees the same puzzle and can compare scores. Practice mode offers unlimited words across categories like Animals, Food, Travel, Nature, Music, and Everyday Life, with optional clues.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from regular Hangman?
The gameplay is identical (guess letters before you run out of tries), but the visual is a cheerful balloon mascot countdown instead of a stick figure.
How many guesses do I get?
Six wrong guesses per round. Each wrong letter releases one balloon; when they're all gone, the round ends.
When does the daily word reset?
A new daily word drops every day. Win it to grow your streak; come back tomorrow for the next one.
Is Classic Hangman free?
Yes. It's completely free to play in your browser on 100 Daily Games. No download, no account required.