# The Hangman's Noose — Hangman with a Fantasy Twist

> Fantasy-themed hangman word puzzle game for family fun. (iPhone/iPad app by Downcast Systems LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hangmans-noose/id1123724617 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Downcast Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/464280555)
- Category: Games, Family, Word
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 164 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hangmans-noose/id1123724617/reviews.md

## What is The Hangman's Noose?

It's hangman with a fantasy twist! Great family fun for all ages!

Avoid the hangman's noose by solving word puzzles to defeat those who stand in the way of your freedom.

The Hangman's Noose is a quest set in the world of Puzzlewood. See if you can get further than your friends without dying!

Tip: If you get stuck, press the "Ask Your Friends" button to send a screenshot of your current puzzle to Twitter and other social media outlets that support it.

A good game for anyone who enjoys the classic game of hangman, crosswords, and other word games.

## Key features

- Fantasy twist on hangman
- Solve word puzzles
- Quest in Puzzlewood
- Compete with friends
- Ask friends for help

## Recent user reviews (10 of 70)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hangmans-noose/id1123724617/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Whole family started gathering around this game

*2024-07-10*

When our kids play this game all their friends and our family surround the screen trying to help guess the next hangman word. Sooo entertaining and no ads again! Best dev ever!!

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2023-07-24*

I like the format, not just a word but possibly multiple words or a phrase. It adds more possibilities and makes it more about knowledge and skill than luck. I wish more games of Hangman were in this game. I have done all of them multiple times, as this makes a quick break or time filler when waiting, with few resources (battery) used. I would, however, really like to have a setting so that I can permanently mute the sounds and music. I have missed a lot of calls and messages, forgetting to turn the sound on again after playing. So, overall good. And few annoying ads—also a bonus.

Update:  it needs an easy way to report errors. The web site goes nowhere, there’s no place to do it. For example, “graters slices and peelers” should be “graters sliceRs and peelers.”  I’ve even found an occasional error of fact, beyond a mere typo. Please provide a simple reporting mechanism. 

Still enjoying this game, years later.

### 5/5 — A trillion times better than Wordle!!!

*2022-05-31*

Wordle take some notes from The Hangman’s Noose! I love this game and I play for hours because it keeps up with people past/current, events, geography locations, and has a variety of different categories to decipher. Most importantly, fastest and smoothest transition from one game to the next without fifty million ads ❤️❤️❤️

### 5/5 — Great Fun!

*2022-01-07*

This is a good game that gets you guessing. It’s not the traditional hangman but more like a “wheel of fortune” game and instead of Pat and Vanna, you get some cartoonish characters. Simple layout but loads of time-killing fun.

### 1/5 — Too dark and quick

*2021-12-28*

The big problem with your hang man game is the correct  answers shown when game is over  are too dark to read

### 4/5 — Love playing

*2021-10-13*

I would have giving this a five but every time you break your record it goes to the beginning and starts all over. I would love to see how far I could get not start all over. 
Also there should be a way to buy clues with the points earned.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2021-01-30*

Does anyone know if this game has a “ cheats app” with the answers?

### 4/5 — Addictive! Only one complaint...

*2020-12-02*

The only reason I gave this app a 4 is that if you play it often enough, there are way too many repeats of words/phrases. Otherwise, I loveeee it!

### 5/5 — I love it!

*2020-11-10, version 1.5*

I love it!!

### 5/5 — I’m hooked!

*2020-08-05, version 1.5*

Fun!!!

## Frequently asked questions about The Hangman's Noose

### What is The Hangman's Noose?

The Hangman's Noose is a word puzzle game with a fantasy twist on the classic hangman game. Players solve word puzzles to progress through a fantasy quest and avoid the hangman's noose. It's designed for family fun and can be enjoyed by all ages.

### How do I play The Hangman's Noose?

You play by solving word puzzles to defeat characters in the fantasy world of Puzzlewood. The goal is to avoid the hangman's noose by correctly guessing letters and completing words. You can compete with friends to see who can get further.

### Is there a cost to play The Hangman's Noose?

Based on the provided information, the game is free to play. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience.

### What if I get stuck on a puzzle?

If you get stuck on a puzzle, the app offers a feature to 'Ask Your Friends'. You can press this button to send a screenshot of your current puzzle to social media platforms like Twitter, allowing your friends to help you solve it.

### Who would enjoy this game?

This game is a good fit for anyone who enjoys the classic game of hangman, crosswords, and other word games. The fantasy theme and family-friendly nature also make it suitable for players who appreciate those elements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2024-04-07

Fixed some bugs and rearranged some things to make this the best rogue-like word game in the app store!

### 1.5 — 2018-10-30

* Several long-standing bugs have been fixed
* Added ability to start at Level 1 or Level 25 (for those experienced adventurers who hate starting with the easy ones)
* A few more minor tweaks

### 1.4 — 2017-07-05

Minor tweaks to story

### 1.3 — 2017-05-23

The Hangman's Noose is now FREE thanks to a sponsorship from Darksilver Forge.

### 1.2 — 2016-07-18

- You can now keep playing after you finish the story for even higher scores.
- Squashed a few bugs.

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## More apps by Downcast Systems LLC

- [Puzzlewood Quests Premium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzlewood-quests-premium/id1071308959)
- [Kill Meter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kill-meter/id1145835849)

All apps by Downcast Systems LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/464280555

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