A game based on Hangman in which players have to guess a word which is represented by a row of dashes representing each letter. The player types in a letter, if this is in the word, this it is then displayed in the corresponding position. If a letter is not in the word, the players opening score of 10 is reduced by one.
The game can be played in individual more, by one person, or in competition mode, by up to 4 players or teams. Players can choose from categories (sport, music, occupations, travel, holidays, etc.) or can select random, where any word in the database has to be guessed. There is an on-board dictionary which players can use to look up any unknown words.
Detailed explanation about application, what it does.
Countdown is an educational game for learners of English (level B2 and above) and for native speakers, based on Hangman in which players have to guess a word which is represented by a row of dashes representing each letter. The player types in a letter, if this is in the word, it is then displayed in the corresponding position. If a letter is not in the word, the players opening quota of 10 attempts is reduced by one and the player tries again. The player has lost the game when no more attempts are available.
The game can be played in two modes, - individual more, by one person playing alone, and in competition mode, here, up to 4 players or teams can play against each other.
In both playing modes, players can choose from a wide selection of categories (sport, music, occupations, travel, holidays, business, personality, etc.) or can select random, where any word in the database has to be guessed, this is more difficult as no indication is given of the category the word is in.
In individual mode, a players current and previous scores are displayed.
In competition mode, there are five rounds, at the end of which the winning player/team is shown.
There is an on-board dictionary which players can use to look up any unknown words.
Countdown – educational and fun!