Computer-implemented method and system for asynchronous multiplayer matchmaking in a skill-based game environment

A computer-implemented method (100) for asynchronous multiplayer matchmaking in a skill-based game environment, the method (100) comprising the steps of:

• receiving (at step 102), via a network interface, an entry request from a client device, including an associated entry fee;
• determining (at step 104) a predicted performance score for a player by dynamically computing a skill score, the skill score being updated using a combination of the player's historical average score and the deviation between actual and predicted performance;
• retrieving (at step 106), from a time-restricted score database, a set of timestamped opponent scores submitted within a predefined time window, selected to fall within predefined bands around the predicted performance score;
• generating (at step 108), on the client device, a real-time leaderboard instance including the player's rank and the ranks of matched opponents;
• receiving (at step 110) the player's actual score from the client device after gameplay;
• updating (at step 112) the player's skill score using an adaptive update function, wherein different update logic is applied based on whether the player has played more or fewer than a threshold number of games;
• rendering (at step 114) a leaderboard update with a progressive animation reflecting the new ranking position;
• and
• distributing (at step 116) a calculated reward to the player's wallet based on their final rank using a dynamic multiplier-based reward distribution logic;
• wherein the method (100) ensures fair asynchronous gameplay by adapting opponent selection and leaderboard generation without requiring concurrent player participation.