Frequently Asked Questions
How does Card Hangman work?
A mystery player name is hidden behind blank spaces. Guess one letter at a time by tapping the on-screen keyboard. Correct letters are revealed in position. Wrong guesses add body parts to the hangman figure. You have 6 wrong guesses before the game ends.
What hints are available?
Four hints are available in order: Sport (MLB/NBA/NFL/NHL), Position (QB, PG, SP, etc.), Era (Pre-1960 through Modern), and Cards in Database. Hints are revealed sequentially — you must reveal Hint 1 before Hint 2. Using fewer hints earns more bragging rights.
Is there a daily challenge?
Yes! The Daily Challenge uses the same mystery player for everyone, so you can compare results with friends. Switch to Random mode for unlimited games with different players each time.
How many players are in the game?
Card Hangman draws from over 2,000 unique players across MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL in the CardVault database. Only players with 2 or more cards and names of 5+ characters are included, ensuring quality puzzles.
What if the player name has special characters?
Spaces, periods, hyphens, and apostrophes in player names are shown automatically — you only need to guess the letters A-Z. Names like "J.J. Watt" or "De'Aaron Fox" will have the special characters pre-filled.