Customize Your Matches
Your matching preferences help us find the ideal gaming companions for you. The more specific you are, the better your matches will be.Core Matching Criteria
Skill Level Matching
Find players at the right competitive level:- Skill Preferences
- Competitive Settings
Match By Skill
- 🏆 Same Level: Players at your exact skill tier
- 📊 Similar Range: Within one tier up or down
- 🎓 Learning Mode: Higher skilled players (mentors)
- 🤝 Teaching Mode: Lower skilled players (students)
- 🎯 Any Level: Skill doesn’t matter
Communication Preferences
How you want to interact:Voice Required
Only match with players who use voice chat
Text Only
Prefer text-based communication
Flexible
Open to either communication style
- Primary language
- Secondary languages
- Voice languages vs text languages
- Region preferences for ping
Advanced Filters
Gaming Goals
What are you looking for?1
Session Type
- Quick Matches: 30-60 minute sessions
- Long Sessions: Multi-hour gaming
- Regular Squad: Consistent team
- One-Time: Single session partners
2
Team Dynamics
- Leadership: Want to lead/follow
- Role Flexibility: Willing to fill needs
- Playstyle: Aggressive/defensive/balanced
- Communication: Shot-caller/listener
3
Social Preferences
- Friendship Focus: Building long-term connections
- Game Focus: Just here to play
- Community: Interested in joining groups
- Solo Queue: Temporary teammates only
Demographic Preferences
Age Preferences:- Your age group only
- Specific age range (e.g., 21-30)
- 18+ only
- Any age
- Timezone proximity
- Country/region
- Platform (PC/Console/Mobile)
- Mic quality requirements
Game-Specific Settings
Per-Game Customization
Set unique preferences for each game:- FPS Games
- MOBAs
- Battle Royale
Example: Valorant
- Role: Duelist/Controller/Sentinel
- Rank Range: Within 2 ranks
- Server: NA West only
- Mode: Competitive only
Matching Algorithm
How We Match You
Our AI considers multiple factors:Match Score Calculation
Primary Factors (60%)
- Game overlap
- Skill compatibility
- Schedule alignment
- Communication match
- Playstyle compatibility
- Session length preference
- Community reputation
- Response rate
- Profile completeness
Improving Your Matches
Quick Tips:- Be Specific: Detailed preferences = better matches
- Stay Flexible: Some flexibility increases options
- Update Regularly: Gaming preferences change
- Try Different Settings: Experiment to find what works
Smart Features
Learning Algorithm
Match & Play learns from your behavior:- Who you connect with
- Who you play with repeatedly
- Session success rates
- Feedback after games
The more you use Match & Play, the smarter our recommendations become!
Preference Templates
Save time with preset configurations:Competitive Grinder
- Same skill or higher
- Voice required
- Long sessions
- Serious mindset
Casual Explorer
- Any skill level
- Communication flexible
- Short sessions OK
- Fun focused
Exclusion Settings
Block Lists
Control who you don’t match with:- Blocked users (never shown)
- Hidden players (reduced priority)
- Reported players (automatic)
Avoid Criteria
Set dealbreakers:- No rage quitters
- No toxic behavior history
- Minimum reputation score
- Verified accounts only
Notification Preferences
Match Alerts
Get notified about:- New high-compatibility matches
- Friends of friends online
- Favorite players available
- Special event matches
Set up smart notifications to never miss great gaming opportunities!
Privacy & Safety
Preference Privacy
What Others See:- General preferences (casual/competitive)
- Communication style
- Gaming goals
- Specific filters
- Age preferences
- Block lists
- Match history
Best Practices
Do’s and Don’ts
Do:- Be honest about preferences
- Give new players a chance
- Update after gaming style changes
- Provide feedback on matches
- Set impossible criteria
- Discriminate unfairly
- Misrepresent your preferences
- Judge solely on stats
Troubleshooting
Not getting matches?
Not getting matches?
- Broaden your criteria slightly
- Check your availability settings
- Ensure preferences aren’t too restrictive
- Complete your profile (80%+ recommended)
Bad match quality?
Bad match quality?
- Be more specific in preferences
- Update skill levels accurately
- Use feedback system after games
- Check per-game settings
Too many matches?
Too many matches?
- Narrow your criteria
- Set specific gaming goals
- Use skill level filters
- Adjust availability windows
Next Steps
Start Matching
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Profile Tips
Optimize your profile
Safety Settings
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