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The exact nature of the diagram differs ; some players draw the gallows before play and draw parts of the man's body ( traditionally the head, then the torso, then the arms and legs one by one ).

Some players begin with no diagram at all, and drawing the individual elements of the gallows as part of the game, effectively giving the guessing players more chances.

The amount of detail on the man can also vary, affecting the number of chances.

Many players include a face on the head, either all at once or one feature at a time.