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BirdHouse: Matchmaking and live ops for game developers

Matchmaking is in early access

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Matchmaking Groups players and parties by rules your game server sends. Early access Analytics Planned event tracking, retention, and player behavior analysis. Target Q4 2026 Feature flags & configuration Planned feature flags and configuration values for live games. Target Q1 2027 Join the waitlist Experiments Planned tools to compare variants and measure their impact. Target Q1 2027 Join the waitlist

Matchmaking, configured in code.

Your game server creates a ticket for a player or party, with the rules a match must meet. BirdHouse groups compatible tickets across your servers and returns the match.

matchmaking.server.luau
-- Configured client, current player, sample skill.
local session = client:CreateSession({
  players = {{ id = tostring(player.UserId) }},
  meta = { mode = "ranked", skill = 1200 },
  constraints = {
    type = "and",
    constraints = {
      -- Four players, same mode.
      { type = "playerCount", min = 4, max = 4 },
      { type = "fieldEqualsDeep", field = "mode" },
      -- Widen the skill range as players wait.
      {
        type = "fieldWindow", field = "skill",
        min = 50, max = 200, spreadRate = 2,
      },
    },
  },
})

What these rules do

Set the match size
Four players in this example.
Match by mode
Keep ranked players together using your own ticket metadata.
Ease the skill range
Start at ±50 points. Widen by 2 points per second, up to ±200.

Combine rules with AND, OR, and NOT. Every ticket’s rules must pass.

Luau SDK · Example values · Client setup requiredExplore matching rules

Your game reserves the server and teleports or moves the players. SDK package access and a service endpoint are arranged with the team.

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Our mission

The tools needed to manage and grow software are still out of reach for many new developers. BirdHouse’s mission is to close that gap.

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FAQ

What is available now?

Matchmaking is in early access, and access is arranged with the team. Analytics is in development and not available yet. Feature flags, configuration, and experiments are planned.

Does Matchmaking work with Roblox and other engines?

On Roblox, yes: a Luau SDK runs in server Scripts, not LocalScripts. There is no SDK for other engines; a game server or backend you control can call the HTTP API.

Does BirdHouse reserve servers or teleport players?

No. BirdHouse returns the matched group. Your game reserves the server and teleports or moves the players into it.

How do I ask about pricing?

Pricing is discussed directly with the team. Add your question to the optional notes in the form below.