The matchmaking algorithm is the unsung hero that determines exactly who you will face every time you press the 'Battle' button.
This article explores how developers design these algorithms to keep queue times short while maintaining a competitive environment.
How You Are Ranked
The algorithm's primary goal is to match you against someone with the exact same—or very similar—trophy count.
This is why winning streaks inevitably end in a 'wall' of difficult matches; the system is functioning exactly as intended.
If you are hovering around 50%, you are in the correct arena for your skill level.Queue times increase at the top of the ladder.If you drop trophies, the algorithm matches you against easier opponents.
The Free-to-Play Dilemma
The standard Elo system works perfectly for chess because all pieces are equal, but tower rush games feature upgradeable cards.
To combat this, developers have implemented secondary checks that look at the player's King Tower level.
Community MythThe Mathematical RealityThe Loser's QueueThe algorithm does not force losses; you are simply playing tilted against harder opponents because your MMR is inflatedThe Deck Counter CodeDevelopers have confirmed repeatedly that the algorithm does not read the contents of your deck when finding an opponent
The Esports Standard
Because the ladder algorithm must balance queue times against fairness, it will never be perfectly balanced.
The algorithm is blind; it only respects victory.
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Why Matchmaking Algorithms are So Important in Tower Rush
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