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Why Matchmaking Algorithms are So Important in Tower Rush

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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.
Trophy and Rating Systems
Your trophy count is a numerical representation of your skill; win a match, and you take trophies from the loser.

When you go on a massive winning streak, your trophy count inflates, and the algorithm begins matching you against significantly better players.
Do not expect to win every game.Queue times increase at the top of the ladder.Losing streaks are also self-correcting. 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 MythHow it Actually WorksRigged MatchmakingThe algorithm does not force losses; you are simply playing tilted against harder opponents because your MMR is inflatedAnti-Strategy CodeDevelopers have confirmed repeatedly that the algorithm does not read the contents of your deck when finding an opponent True Fairness
Because the ladder algorithm must balance queue times against fairness, it will never be perfectly balanced.

The algorithm is blind; it only respects victory.