# Original Hangman

> Classic word-guessing game with multiple themes and extensive word lists. (iPhone/iPad app by 元 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-hangman/id380233916 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [元 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528109693)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 799 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-07-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-hangman/id380233916/reviews.md

## What is Original Hangman?

The popular iPhone game Hangman Classic is now on iPad. The whole user interface is re-made to take advantage of the iPad high resolution screen, the game play experience is now much better.

Hangman is a classic word puzzle game. This hangman game comes with two classic themes that bring back old memories.

Themes:
- Notepad
- Blackboard

Word Lists:
- Standard English words
- Food & drink
- Family
- Body parts
- Colors
- Animals
- Fruit & Vegetable
- Flowers
- Boy names
- Girl names
- Sports
- Music & Instruments
- Transport
- Weapons
- Weather
- Clothes
- World countries
- SAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT vocabulary

## Key features

- Redesigned for high resolution screens
- Two classic themes (Notepad, Blackboard)
- Extensive word lists
- Standard English words
- Vocabulary for standardized tests

## What do users think of Original Hangman?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🧠 Stretches the mind
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 🎨 Variety of themes

**Cons**

- 🤔 Unusual word choices
- ⏱️ Limited number of guesses
- 🙄 Inconsistent spelling
- 🤖 Lack of customization options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Incorrect word spellings
- Crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Adjustable difficulty settings
- Ability to create custom word lists
- Multiplayer mode
- Hint system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 48)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/original-hangman/id380233916/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Puh-lease!

*2014-08-02, version 1.8*

I actually like this game. It is challenging to figure out which vowel to use, then randomly pick consonants, until I spell the word. I usually get the words right 60% of the time. I would give it five stars, but I was bummed yesterday, when I spelled "relinquish" correctly, and it was misspelled BY THE GAME with a "g," instead of the "q," and my little stick man got hanged. About the comments regarding the words used in the game, I am 47...lol, and my teen daughters don't know some normal words I use, so I don't see anything wrong with the words, nor do I think I would need a clue.

### 3/5 — Too few chances

*2014-05-11, version 1.8*

The scaffold should indeed be part of the play. I used to play for hours in the Microsoft version without losing. In this version you aren't given enough chances. It isn't a truly classic version.
Perhaps it would be better if you could adjust this in the settings.

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2014-04-02, version 1.8*

What fun!  Easy to play and works every time!  Great words to stretch young minds and keep cobwebs out of old ones.  So glad I found it!

### 3/5 — It's ok

*2013-11-19, version 1.8*

You only get 6 wrong attempts before hanging so not very easy especially with lots of short words and the many many alternatives there can be.  We've always drawn the scaffold as part of the game on paper and this gives enough of a challenge.

Oh and what is marxisim?!  Please check your spellings

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2013-10-23, version 1.8*

Stupid game. Where are the clues? Not user friendly.

### 1/5 — Hard

*2013-09-22, version 1.8*

This game is so freaking hard I mean this game is just so hard it uses words that people don't even use anymore! >:(

### 5/5 — Simple but fun

*2013-04-20, version 1.8*

Very simple, fun, does what I want.

### 3/5 — Haha!

*2012-11-01, version 1.8*

Not how you spell 'does' or 'buy'... I don't think it's the fault of the game that you keep losing ;-)

### 3/5 — Ok. VERO-girl

*2012-10-14, version 1.8*

How is family juvenile it's weird I thought it would just be like grandma ,grandpa ,mom, dad in family category it's weird

### 2/5 — Erm....

*2012-10-04, version 1.8*

That's not how you spell does ted, maybe that's why you keep losing?

## Frequently asked questions about Original Hangman

### What is this app?

This app is a digital version of the classic Hangman word-guessing game, redesigned for tablet devices. It offers an enhanced user interface optimized for high resolution screens and includes nostalgic themes to evoke old memories.

### What are the key features of this Hangman game?

Key features include a user interface specifically made for high-resolution tablet screens, two classic themes (Notepad and Blackboard), and a wide array of word lists. These lists cover standard English words, categories like food and animals, and vocabulary for standardized tests such as SAT, GRE, and TOEFL.

### Is this app free to download and play?

Yes, based on the provided information, this app is free to download and play. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can enjoy the full game experience without any additional costs or interruptions.

### What kind of word lists are available?

The app offers a comprehensive selection of word lists. These include standard English words, themed categories like Food & Drink, Family, Body Parts, Animals, and Fruits & Vegetables. It also provides lists for names, sports, music, transport, weapons, weather, clothes, world countries, and vocabulary specifically for standardized tests like SAT, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL, and GMAT.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2018-03-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

bug fixes.

### 1.8 — 2012-02-02

Bug fixes

### 1.7 — 2011-08-29

1. Improved word list
2. Bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2011-05-29

Game center integration.

### 1.5 — 2010-11-17

Fixed the broken links in the more games page

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