The matchmaking algorithm is the unsung hero that determines exactly who you will face every time you press the 'Battle' button.
Many players believe that matchmaking is intentionally rigged against them, constantly forcing them to fight 'hard counters' after a win streak.
How You Are Ranked
Your trophy count is a numerical representation of your skill; win a match, and you take trophies from the loser.
If the system matches you perfectly, you should mathematically have a 50% chance of winning every single game you play.
The algorithm does not care what deck you are playing.With millions of players, you will occasionally draw a bad matchup.In the lower arenas, the system often includes 'bots'.
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.
Conspiracy TheoryThe TruthRigged MatchmakingThe algorithm does not force losses; you are simply playing tilted against harder opponents because your MMR is inflatedRigged Deck MatchingDevelopers have confirmed repeatedly that the algorithm does not read the contents of your deck when finding an opponent
The Esports Standard
This is why all true esports tournaments and competitive challenges utilize the 'Tournament Standard' ruleset.
Trust the math, ignore the conspiracy theories, and focus on improving your own gameplay.
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Why Matchmaking Algorithms are So Important in Tower Rush
Claudette Grove edited this page 2026-07-16 21:54:04 +00:00