Discover Your Gaming Community
Match & Play offers multiple ways to find players who match your gaming style, schedule, and preferences. Whether you want quick recommendations or detailed searches, we’ve got you covered.Quick Match
The fastest way to find compatible gamers.AI-Powered Recommendations
Our matching algorithm considers:
- Shared games in your libraries
- Skill level compatibility
- Overlapping availability schedules
- Communication preferences
- Play style alignment
- Platform compatibility
How Quick Match Works
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Click 'Find Players'
From your dashboard, tap the Quick Match button
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Select a Game
Choose which game you want to play, or select “Any Game” for broader matches
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Review Matches
Swipe through recommended players:
- ✅ Connect to send a friend request
- ❌ Skip to see the next player
- 💾 Save to review later
Advanced Search
For when you know exactly what you’re looking for.Search Filters
- Game Filters
- Availability Filters
Specific Game
- Search for players of a particular game
- Filter by game mode preferences
- Match by server/region
- Exact match your skill level
- Find players within a range
- Look for mentors (higher skill)
- Find students (lower skill)
- Competitive only
- Casual only
- Flexible players
Search Tips & Tricks
Save Your Searches
Save frequently used filter combinations for quick access
Search Alerts
Get notified when new players match your saved searches
Discovery Features
Currently Online
See who’s ready to play right now:- 🟢 Online Now: Available immediately
- 🟡 In Game: Currently playing (see which game)
- 🔵 Away: Online but temporarily unavailable
Players showing as “Online Now” have indicated they’re actively looking for gaming partners
Trending Players
Discover popular community members:- Most Active: Players with high gaming hours
- Rising Stars: New members getting lots of positive feedback
- Community Leaders: Organizers of gaming groups and events
- Helpful Mentors: Players who help others improve
Game-Specific Discovery
Each game has its own discovery section:1
Select a Game
Choose from your library or browse all games
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View Game Community
See all players who play this game with filters:
- Platform specific
- Rank/skill distribution
- Role preferences (for team games)
- Server/region
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Join Game Groups
Find or create groups for:
- Competitive teams
- Casual sessions
- Learning/coaching
- Specific game modes
Smart Recommendations
How Our Algorithm Works
Our recommendation system uses multiple factors:-
Game Compatibility (40%)
- Number of shared games
- Similar game preferences
- Matching game modes
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Schedule Alignment (30%)
- Overlapping play times
- Similar time commitment
- Timezone compatibility
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Social Compatibility (20%)
- Communication preferences
- Play style match
- Age range alignment
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Community Signals (10%)
- Positive feedback score
- Response rate
- Active status
Improving Your Recommendations
The more complete your profile, the better your matches! Aim for at least 80% profile completion.
- Add more games to your library
- Update your availability regularly
- Be specific about your preferences
- Engage with matches (the algorithm learns from your interactions)
- Give feedback on gaming sessions
Discovery Modes
Browse Mode
Explore players at your own pace:- Grid or list view options
- Quick preview cards
- Detailed profile views
- Batch friend requests
Map Mode
Find players near you (optional):- Regional gaming communities
- Local gaming events
- LAN party opportunities
- Low-ping matches
Community Mode
Discover through gaming groups:- Join existing communities
- Find clan/guild recruitment
- Discover gaming events
- Connect through mutual friends
Using Discovery Effectively
Best Practices
Complete Your Profile
80%+ completion = 3x more visibility
Be Active
Regular activity boosts your discovery ranking
Update Availability
Current schedules get priority in results
Engage Positively
Good feedback improves your visibility
Discovery Etiquette
Do’s:- Read profiles before connecting
- Send personalized connection requests
- Mention shared interests
- Be respectful of preferences
- Spam connection requests
- Ignore stated preferences
- Be pushy about voice chat
- Discriminate or harass
Advanced Discovery Tools
Compatibility Score
Each potential match shows a compatibility percentage:- 🟢 90-100%: Excellent match
- 🟡 70-89%: Good match
- 🟠 50-69%: Possible match
- 🔴 Below 50%: Low compatibility
Discovery Analytics
Track your discovery performance:- Profile views this week
- Connection request acceptance rate
- Most successful matching games
- Peak visibility times
Discovery Boost
Increase your visibility:- Complete daily quests for temporary boosts
- Verify your account for permanent boost
- Stream integration for streamer visibility
- Event participation for community presence
Privacy in Discovery
Control Your Visibility
- Visible to All
- Visible to Matches
- Basic profile info
- Game library
- General availability
- Play preferences
Discovery Settings
Customize who can find you:- Discoverable by: Everyone, friends of friends, or friends only
- Hide from searches: Temporary invisibility
- Block regions: Exclude specific countries
- Age restrictions: Only show to age-appropriate players
Next Steps
Ready to start connecting?Update Preferences
Fine-tune your matching criteria
First Message Tips
Learn how to start conversations
Safety Guidelines
Stay safe while gaming