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Hangman
The classic word-guessing game with pen and paper
Age
6-99
Time
5-15 min
Players
2-99 players
What's Included
Pen & paper
Skills Developed
Vocabulary, spelling, deductive reasoning, letter frequency awareness
How to Play
One player thinks of a word and draws a blank for each letter. Others guess letters one at a time. Correct letters are filled in; incorrect guesses add a body part to the hangman drawing. Guess the word before the drawing is complete to win.
Notes
Image: A pen-and-paper game of Hangman. CC0, by McGeddon. Via Wikimedia Commons.