Introducing ChatJack: Community-Powered Blackjack on Twitch

Experience the classic game of blackjack like never before with ChatJack, a Twitch-integrated game that allows your community to play together using simple chat commands.

Key Features

• Community Voting: Players vote on actions like !hit or !stand, making each decision a collaborative effort.
• No Monetary Stakes: Enjoy the thrill of blackjack without any betting or monetary involvement—just pure fun.
• Twitch Integration: Seamlessly integrates with the Twitch API, enabling real-time chat commands to control the game.
• Spectator and Moderator Modes: Broadcasters and moderators can manage the game and display it on stream using OBS tools like Pogly.
• AI Dealer: After the community’s turn, the AI dealer reveals its hole card and completes its turn, adding suspense to the game.
• Customizable Settings: Adjust vote durations, frames per second, number of decks, and more to tailor the experience to your community.

How It Works

1. Starting the Game: A moderator initiates the game by clicking “Play” and selecting a channel, and the community is prompted to join.
2. Community Decisions: Viewers vote using chat commands (!hit or !stand) within a set timeframe.
3. AI Dealer’s Turn: Once the community stands, the AI dealer reveals its cards and plays its hand.
4. Round Outcome: The result is displayed, and the community can start a new round by typing !restart.

Upcoming Features

• Twitch Channel Predictions Integration: Allow viewers to wager channel points on the outcome of each hand, enhancing engagement.
• Chat Bot Announcements: Automated messages to guide players, such as “Type !start to begin!”

Technical Highlights

• Built with Next.js, tmi.js and Pusher for real-time communication.
• Utilizes Twitch API for seamless integration with OAuth authentication and chat announcements c/o tadjhbot.
• Designed with a focus on performance to ensure a smooth experience during live streams.