Why Matchmaking Algorithms are So Important in Tower Rush

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.

When you go on a massive winning streak, your trophy count inflates, and the algorithm begins matching you against significantly better players.

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.

Player Perception	The Mathematical Reality
Rigged Matchmaking	The algorithm does not force losses; you are simply playing tilted against harder opponents because your MMR is inflated
Rigged Deck Matching	Developers have confirmed repeatedly that the algorithm does not read the contents of your deck when finding an opponent

Because the ladder algorithm must balance queue times against fairness, it will never be perfectly balanced.

The algorithm is blind; it only respects victory.