Float Words is a cheerful word guessing game in the spirit of hangman, without the gallows. A little critter rides in a basket held up by six colourful balloons. Guess the hidden word one letter at a time. Every wrong letter lets one balloon float away, and if all six leave before you finish the word, the basket lands softly on the grass. Choose a theme such as animals, food or space, take on the Daily Word that everyone shares, or play with a friend: one player types a secret word and the other tries to guess it. Win streaks send your basket higher and higher into the sky, and new critter friends unlock as you win.
How to play Float Words
- Look at the empty tiles. Each one hides a letter of the secret word.
- Tap a letter on the keyboard, or type on your own keyboard. If the letter is in the word it appears in every place it belongs.
- A wrong letter pops one balloon away. You can make 5 mistakes. The sixth wrong guess ends the round.
- Stuck? The Hint button reveals one letter but costs you a balloon.
- Complete the word before the balloons run out to land safely and keep your streak going.
Tips and strategy
- Start with common vowels such as E, A and O, then try frequent consonants like R, S, T and N.
- Use the theme as a clue. In the Space theme, words like PLANET or GALAXY are likely.
- Count the tiles. Long words usually contain several vowels, and short ones may have only one.
- Watch the letters that are already correct and think about common endings such as ING, ER and ED.
- In 2 player mode, pick a word that is not too long or too rare, so both of you have fun.
Controls
| Guess a letter | Tap a key, or type the letter on your keyboard |
|---|---|
| Hint (costs one balloon) | Hint button, or press ? |
| Next word | Next button, Enter or Space |
| Back to the menu | Menu button at the top left, or Escape |
| Mute | M or the speaker button |
Features
- A new Daily Word for everyone, with a streak and a result you can copy and share
- Five themes plus a mixed mode with hundreds of everyday words
- 2 player mode: one types a secret word, the other guesses
- Kind, family friendly art: no gallows, just balloons
- Five critter friends to unlock as you win
- The sky changes as your win streak grows
- Works with touch and keyboard, in portrait and landscape
Game info
- Developer
- Plip Games
- Released
- 2026-11-10
- Last updated
- 2026-11-10
- Platforms
- Desktop and mobile browsers
- Orientation
- Portrait and landscape
- Technology
- HTML5
FAQ
Is Float Words free?
Yes. It is free to play in your browser with no download or sign-up.
Is this the same as hangman?
The idea is the same: guess the word letter by letter before you run out of tries. Instead of a gallows, you have six balloons and a friendly critter.
When does the Daily Word change?
A new word appears every day at midnight UTC. Everyone gets the same word, so you can compare how you did.
How does the 2 player mode work?
Player 1 types a secret word of 3 to 12 letters, then passes the device to Player 2, who guesses it. Take turns.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your wins, streaks and unlocked critters are saved in your browser on this device.
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