1 Why Matchmaking Algorithms are So Important in Tower Rush

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If this system fails, the game becomes a frustrating, unplayable mess that bleeds players instantly.

Many players believe that matchmaking is intentionally rigged against them, constantly forcing them to fight 'hard counters' after a win streak.
The Elo System Adapted
Your trophy count is a numerical representation of your skill; win a match, and you take trophies from the loser.

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.Losing streaks are also self-correcting. The Problem of Card Levels
The standard Elo system works perfectly for chess because all pieces are equal, but tower rush games feature upgradeable cards.

The system will try its best to match you with someone who has the same trophies AND a similar tower level.
Matchmaking FactorWeightTrophy CountThe system will always prioritize finding an opponent within a 50-trophy rangeAccount StrengthThe system tries to match levels, but will abandon this check if the queue takes longer than 10 seconds The Esports Standard
Because the ladder algorithm must balance queue times against fairness, it will never be perfectly balanced.

When levels are equalized, the matchmaking system shines, ensuring that the better player almost always wins.