solo queue

Definition

Solo queue is a matchmaking mode where a player joins a competitive game alone, without any premade teammates. The player is paired with strangers selected by the matchmaking algorithm. Solo queue is the most common ranked experience and is widely associated with toxicity, communication friction, and inconsistent teammates.

Example

"Climbing solo queue is brutal this season" — the speaker is grinding ranked alone, without a premade duo or stack.

Related terms

• duo queue
• stack
• matchmaking
• Elo
• MMR

Read more

https://jynx.app/blog/toxic-teammates-hidden-cost.html