Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has arrived, delivering another intense, fast-paced chapter in the beloved Black Ops series. While many players dive headfirst into ranked multiplayer and Warzone crossovers, there's still a loyal crowd that swears by bot lobbies, offline or private matches filled with AI-controlled opponents. Whether for BO7 Bot Lobbies practice, weapon grinding, or good old-fashioned fun, bot lobbies are a key part of Black Ops 7's experience.

But here's the thing, beneath the surface of standard bot matches lies a collection of hidden gems: clever tricks, settings, and map combinations that make bot lobbies more rewarding, challenging, and entertaining than most players realize. In this guide, we'll reveal the best bot lobby gems you need to know about in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Map-Specific Easter Eggs in Bot Matches

Several maps in Black Ops 7 feature small Easter eggs or interactive elements accessible even in bot lobbies. For example:

Harbor Break: Activate cargo crane traps to drop containers on unsuspecting bots.

Night Siege: Trigger alarms that lure bots to choke points for easy multi-kills.

Frontier Outpost: Open blast doors leading to hidden weapon caches.

Why it matters:

Perfect for setting up custom "challenge runs" or creative kill montages against AI opponents.

Hardcore Mode with Custom Rules

Switching to Black Ops 7 Boosting Hardcore Mode removes the HUD, lowers health, and adds friendly fire, instantly making bot matches feel more tense and tactical. Combine this with:

Lower bot count (4v4)

Limited HUD elements

High-damage weapons only

And you've essentially built a tactical shooter experience offline.

Hidden gem tip:

Use Hardcore + Veteran bots on compact maps like Outpost Nova for some of the most intense AI battles you'll find in Black Ops 7.