Private experimentBOT / 04

Werewolf bot

Game logicWhatsAppFull stack

A private proof of concept that automates recurring moderator tasks in the social game Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow.

The story behind the project

The challenge

Roles, deadlines, votes, and exceptions demand a great deal of attention from a moderator, while WhatsApp introduces clear technical constraints.

The approach

All game logic runs centrally in a separate front-end and back-end setup. WhatsApp is only the communication channel, keeping roles and rules independent from a single platform.

The outcome

The core flow works for my own group and provides a maintainable foundation for more specialised roles and exceptions. The experiment is deliberately not positioned as a commercially scalable WhatsApp product.

Project imagery

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Form for creating a new Werewolf game and lobby — The moderator creates a private lobby for up to forty players.

Management overview of a completed Werewolf game with players, round, and message statuses — Rounds, players, and WhatsApp delivery states come together in one management view.

WhatsApp conversation with the Werewolf bot about roles, voting, and protection — Secret roles and actions remain private while the group chat stays focused on the social game.

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