Guess the Man of the Match in 5 tries!
Bowldem brings the thrill of T20 World Cup cricket to Reddit. Every day, cricket fans are challenged to identify the Man of the Match from a classic T20 World Cup game using only the venue and scorecard as clues.
Remember that nail-biting finish at the MCG? That stunning spell at Eden Gardens? Bowldem is a daily trip down memory lane for cricket fans who lived through these iconic moments. Each puzzle is a chance to relive the glory days of T20 World Cup cricket.
Perfect for:
- Cricket fans who remember the legends
- Trivia enthusiasts who love a daily challenge
- Reddit communities passionate about the sport
- Anyone who wants a quick, satisfying puzzle break
- See the Clues - View the match venue and scorecard (team names hidden)
- Make Your Guess - Search for a player you think was Man of the Match
- Get Feedback - Each guess reveals:
- P - Did this player play in the match?
- T - Same team as the MVP?
- R - Same role (Batsman/Bowler/All-rounder/Wicketkeeper)?
- M - Is this the Man of the Match?
- Share Your Result - Post your emoji grid to the community!
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https://reddit.com/r/playbowldem
- Daily Puzzles - New puzzle every day at midnight UTC
- 60 Classic Matches - Curated T20 World Cup moments
- Leaderboard - Compete with fellow Redditors
- Stats Tracking - Track your streaks and guess distribution
- Mobile Optimized - Play seamlessly on any device
- Share Results - One-tap sharing to Reddit comments
- Visit the Bowldem App Page
- Click "Install" and select your subreddit
- Use the mod menu to create your first puzzle post
Requirements:
- Subreddit you moderate
- No additional configuration needed
Join the official community at r/playbowldem to:
- Play the daily puzzle
- Discuss cricket memories
- Share your results
- Compete on the leaderboard
Bowldem was created for cricket fans who cherish the memories of T20 World Cup cricket. The game taps into nostalgia - each puzzle is a moment frozen in time, waiting to be remembered.
Whether you watched Yuvraj Singh's six sixes live or discovered cricket through highlights, Bowldem connects generations of fans through shared trivia.
Built on Reddit's Devvit platform using:
- React + Tailwind CSS (Frontend)
- Express.js (Backend)
- Redis (Stats & Leaderboard)
- TypeScript (Full stack)
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the app
npm run build
# Start local playtest
npx devvit playtest <your-subreddit>
# Upload to Reddit
npx devvit upload- Play Now: r/playbowldem
- Source Code: GitHub
- Original Web Version: bowldem.com
- Leaderboard UI
- Feedback history restored on reload
- Improved share preview
- Mobile layout optimizations
- Loading indicators and error handling
- Initial Reddit release
- 60 T20 World Cup puzzles
- Stats tracking
- Share functionality
MIT
Built for the Reddit Games & Puzzles Hackathon 2026