Amazon GameLift Service
API Reference (API Version 2015-10-01)


Creates a new rule set for FlexMatch matchmaking. A rule set describes the type of match to create, such as the number and size of teams, and sets the parameters for acceptable player matches, such as minimum skill level or character type. A rule set is used by a MatchmakingConfiguration.

To create a matchmaking rule set, provide unique rule set name and the rule set body in JSON format. Rule sets must be defined in the same region as the matchmaking configuration they are used with.

Since matchmaking rule sets cannot be edited, it is a good idea to check the rule set syntax using ValidateMatchmakingRuleSet before creating a new rule set.

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Request Syntax

{ "Name": "string", "RuleSetBody": "string" }

Request Parameters


The request accepts the following data in JSON format.


In the following list, the required parameters are described first.


Unique identifier for a matchmaking rule set. A matchmaking configuration identifies the rule set it uses by this name value. (Note: The rule set name is different from the optional "name" field in the rule set body.)

Type: String

Length Constraints: Maximum length of 128.

Pattern: [a-zA-Z0-9-\.]*

Required: Yes


Collection of matchmaking rules, formatted as a JSON string. Comments are not allowed in JSON, but most elements support a description field.

Type: String

Length Constraints: Minimum length of 1. Maximum length of 65535.

Required: Yes

Response Syntax

{ "RuleSet": { "CreationTime": number, "RuleSetBody": "string", "RuleSetName": "string" } }

Response Elements


The following data is returned in JSON format by the service.


Object that describes the newly created matchmaking rule set.

Type: MatchmakingRuleSet object





HTTP Status Code: 500



HTTP Status Code: 400


The requested operation is not supported in the region specified.

HTTP Status Code: 400

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