How matchmaking and ranks work
Every Math Class match is a 1v1 against an opponent near your skill level. Here’s how the game decides who you face and what your rank means.
Your skill rating (MMR)
Behind your visible rank is a number — your matchmaking rating (MMR). Win matches and it goes up; lose and it goes down. How much it moves depends on the gap between you and your opponent: beating a stronger player moves you further than beating a weaker one.
Each game mode (Elementary, Middle, High) tracks its own rating, so being an Einstein in Elementary says nothing about your Middle placement.
How opponents are picked
When you queue, the game looks for another player with a rating close to yours:
- The search starts narrow — only near-equal opponents qualify.
- The longer you wait, the wider the acceptable skill range grows, so you always find a game within a reasonable time.
This keeps matches fair when lots of players are online, while still finding you someone during quiet hours.
The ranks
Your rating places you into one of seven ranks:
Wood → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Amethyst → Epic → Einstein
New players complete placement matches before receiving their first rank. After that, climb by winning — there’s no season reset to grind back from.
Climbing tips
- Play your best mode. Ratings are per-mode; focus where you’re strongest first.
- Consistency beats hero games. The rating rewards sustained wins, not one lucky blowout.
- Don’t dodge stronger opponents. Upsets are where the big rating gains live.