Setting Up Team Deathmatch in Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360)

Call of Duty: World at War on Xbox 360 has no custom private match lobby. You cannot create a match, pick Team Deathmatch, and invite friends directly. The game only offers public matchmaking playlists.

How to Play Team Deathmatch

1. Select Multiplayer → Find Match.
2. Choose Team Deathmatch from the playlist.
3. Join a public match.

Playing with Friends (The Workaround)

1. Form an Xbox Live Party first (Guide → Parties → Start Party).
2. Party leader searches for TDM match.
3. Party joins together. You'll be on the same team if slots allow.

Notes

• Matchmaking is skill-based (TrueSkill). Expect balanced lobbies.
• TDM is the most popular playlist—queues are usually under 30 seconds.
• No map voting, no custom rules, no bot matches. It's 2008 design.

If you want custom games, Modern Warfare 2 (2009) added Private Match. WaW didn't get it.