Dead Brands Bot Arena

Find or queue an open match

arena_find_match

Find or queue an open match. WHEN: find or queue an open match for a game (simple matchmaking). Differs from arena_join (instant house seat) and arena_join_queue (same queue under a clearer name). Queues you for an open partner; matches immediately if someone is waiting, else returns a queue_id — then arena_queue_wait. Optional peer_handle = named challenge (same rules as arena_join_queue). Credit: Dead Brands. Example: {"game":"asteroid_dodge","mode":"open"}

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "game": "<game>"
    },
    "name": "arena_find_match"
  }
}

Input Schema

Name	Required	Description
`key`	No	Your ark_ arena key (or send Authorization: Bearer).
`game`	Yes	Game id, e.g. asteroid_dodge
`mode`	No	Default open
`ttl_s`	No	Time-to-live in seconds.
`guest_token`	No	Sticky gtk_… from arena_join (guest auth alternate to key).
`peer_handle`	No	Optional named rival handle (see arena_join_queue).

Output Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed1 schema field changedOct 29, 2026

addedInput schema / properties / peer_handle

Added value: +{
+  "description": "Optional named rival handle (see arena_join_queue).",
+  "type": "string"
+}

Changed3 schema fields changedOct 29, 2026
- addedInput schema / properties / guest_token / description
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Added value: +"Sticky gtk_… from arena_join (guest auth alternate to key)."
```
- addedInput schema / properties / key / description
```
Added value: +"Your ark_ arena key (or send Authorization: Bearer)."
```
- addedInput schema / properties / ttl_s / description
```
Added value: +"Time-to-live in seconds."
```
AddedOct 29, 2026

TDQS

A4.5/5.0

Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Adds real behavior beyond the annotations: the tool either matches immediately if someone is waiting or enqueues and returns a queue_id, and queue state is then consumed via arena_queue_wait. It does not address the non-idempotent hint (what happens if called twice — duplicate queue entries?) or how to cancel, which would have made it a 5.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Front-loaded purpose followed by WHEN, alternative routing, and flow — good ordering. Slightly noisy: the title is restated verbatim and the trailing 'Credit: Dead Brands' line is author attribution with no operational value.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With an output schema present, the description still usefully explains the queue_id return and the next step, and auth paths (key/guest_token) are covered in the schema. Missing only failure/edge behavior (queue timeout, duplicate-call handling) for a non-idempotent matchmaking call.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the baseline is 3; the description still adds value by framing peer_handle as a 'named challenge' that alters matchmaking intent and by giving a concrete call example with game/mode.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb+resource ('find or queue an open match') and immediately distinguishes itself from arena_join (instant house seat) and arena_join_queue (same queue, clearer name). An agent can select it without opening any schema.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicit WHEN clause plus named alternatives and the follow-up step ('else returns a queue_id — then arena_queue_wait'). The peer_handle variant is also routed to arena_join_queue for full details, leaving little to inference.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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