An Extern Game Object is a special type of Game Object that allows you to pass rendering off to a 3rd party.

When you create an Extern and place it in the display list of a Scene, the renderer will process the list as usual. When it finds an Extern it will flush the current batch, clear down the pipeline and prepare a transform matrix which your render function can take advantage of, if required.

The WebGL context is then left in a 'clean' state, ready for you to bind your own shaders, or draw to it, whatever you wish to do. This should all take place in the render method. The correct way to deploy an Extern object is to create a class that extends it, then override the render (and optionally preUpdate) methods and pass off control to your 3rd party libraries or custom WebGL code there.

Once you've finished, you should free-up any of your resources. The Extern will then rebind the Phaser pipeline and carry on rendering the display list.

Although this object has lots of properties such as Alpha, Blend Mode and Tint, none of them are used during rendering unless you take advantage of them in your own render code.

Constructor

new Extern(scene)

Parameters

name	type	optional	description
scene	Phaser.Scene	No	The Scene to which this Game Object belongs. A Game Object can only belong to one Scene at a time.

Scope: static

Extends

Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Alpha
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform
Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible

Source: src/gameobjects/extern/Extern.js#L12
Since: 3.16.0

Public Methods

addedToScene

<instance> addedToScene()

Description:

This callback is invoked when this Game Object is added to a Scene.

Can be overriden by custom Game Objects, but be aware of some Game Objects that will use this, such as Sprites, to add themselves into the Update List.

You can also listen for the ADDED_TO_SCENE event from this Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#addedToScene

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L562
Since: 3.50.0

addListener

<instance> addListener(event, fn, [context])

Description:

Add a listener for a given event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
event	string \| symbol	No		The event name.
fn	function	No		The listener function.
context	*	Yes	"this"	The context to invoke the listener with.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - this.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#addListener

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L111
Since: 3.0.0

addToDisplayList

<instance> addToDisplayList([displayList])

Description:

Adds this Game Object to the given Display List.

If no Display List is specified, it will default to the Display List owned by the Scene to which this Game Object belongs.

A Game Object can only exist on one Display List at any given time, but may move freely between them.

If this Game Object is already on another Display List when this method is called, it will first be removed from it, before being added to the new list.

You can query which list it is on by looking at the Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#displayList property.

If a Game Object isn't on any display list, it will not be rendered. If you just wish to temporarly disable it from rendering, consider using the setVisible method, instead.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
displayList	Phaser.GameObjects.DisplayList \| Phaser.GameObjects.Layer	Yes	The Display List to add to. Defaults to the Scene Display List.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object.

Fires: Phaser.Scenes.Events#event:ADDED_TO_SCENE, Phaser.GameObjects.Events#event:ADDED_TO_SCENE

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#addToDisplayList

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L684
Since: 3.53.0

addToUpdateList

<instance> addToUpdateList()

Description:

Adds this Game Object to the Update List belonging to the Scene.

When a Game Object is added to the Update List it will have its preUpdate method called every game frame. This method is passed two parameters: delta and time.

If you wish to run your own logic within preUpdate then you should always call super.preUpdate(delta, time) within it, or it may fail to process required operations, such as Sprite animations.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#addToUpdateList

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L735
Since: 3.53.0

clearAlpha

<instance> clearAlpha()

Description:

Clears all alpha values associated with this Game Object.

Immediately sets the alpha levels back to 1 (fully opaque).

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Alpha#clearAlpha

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Alpha.js#L77
Since: 3.0.0

clearTint

<instance> clearTint()

Description:

Clears all tint values associated with this Game Object.

Immediately sets the color values back to 0xffffff and the tint type to 'additive', which results in no visible change to the texture.

Tags:

webglOnly

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#clearTint

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L79
Since: 3.0.0

copyPosition

<instance> copyPosition(source)

Description:

Copies an object's coordinates to this Game Object's position.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
source	Phaser.Types.Math.Vector2Like \| Phaser.Types.Math.Vector3Like	Phaser.Types.Math.Vector4Like	No

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#copyPosition

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L293
Since: 3.50.0

destroy

<instance> destroy([fromScene])

Description:

Destroys this Game Object removing it from the Display List and Update List and severing all ties to parent resources.

Also removes itself from the Input Manager and Physics Manager if previously enabled.

Use this to remove a Game Object from your game if you don't ever plan to use it again. As long as no reference to it exists within your own code it should become free for garbage collection by the browser.

If you just want to temporarily disable an object then look at using the Game Object Pool instead of destroying it, as destroyed objects cannot be resurrected.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
fromScene	boolean	Yes	false	`True` if this Game Object is being destroyed by the Scene, `false` if not.

Fires: Phaser.GameObjects.Events#event:DESTROY

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#destroy

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L855
Since: 3.0.0

disableInteractive

<instance> disableInteractive([resetCursor])

Description:

If this Game Object has previously been enabled for input, this will disable it.

An object that is disabled for input stops processing or being considered for input events, but can be turned back on again at any time by simply calling setInteractive() with no arguments provided.

If want to completely remove interaction from this Game Object then use removeInteractive instead.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
resetCursor	boolean	Yes	false	Should the currently active Input cursor, if any, be reset to the default cursor?

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#disableInteractive

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L494
Since: 3.7.0

emit

<instance> emit(event, [args])

Description:

Calls each of the listeners registered for a given event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
event	string \| symbol	No	The event name.
args	*	Yes	Additional arguments that will be passed to the event handler.

Returns: boolean - true if the event had listeners, else false.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#emit

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L86
Since: 3.0.0

eventNames

<instance> eventNames()

Description:

Return an array listing the events for which the emitter has registered listeners.

Returns: Array.<(string | symbol)> - undefined

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#eventNames

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L55
Since: 3.0.0

getData

<instance> getData(key)

Description:

Retrieves the value for the given key in this Game Objects Data Manager, or undefined if it doesn't exist.

You can also access values via the values object. For example, if you had a key called gold you can do either:

sprite.getData('gold');

Or access the value directly:

sprite.data.values.gold;

You can also pass in an array of keys, in which case an array of values will be returned:

sprite.getData([ 'gold', 'armor', 'health' ]);

This approach is useful for destructuring arrays in ES6.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
key	string \| Array.<string>	No	The key of the value to retrieve, or an array of keys.

Returns: * - The value belonging to the given key, or an array of values, the order of which will match the input array.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#getData

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L416
Since: 3.0.0

getDisplayList

<instance> getDisplayList()

Description:

Returns a reference to the underlying display list array that contains this Game Object, which will be either the Scene's Display List or the internal list belonging to its parent Container, if it has one.

If this Game Object is not on a display list or in a container, it will return null.

You should be very careful with this method, and understand that it returns a direct reference to the internal array used by the Display List. Mutating this array directly can cause all kinds of subtle and difficult to debug issues in your game.

Returns: Array.<Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject> - The internal Display List array of Game Objects, or null.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#getDisplayList

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L823
Since: 3.85.0

getIndexList

<instance> getIndexList()

Description:

Returns an array containing the display list index of either this Game Object, or if it has one, its parent Container. It then iterates up through all of the parent containers until it hits the root of the display list (which is index 0 in the returned array).

Used internally by the InputPlugin but also useful if you wish to find out the display depth of this Game Object and all of its ancestors.

Returns: Array.<number> - An array of display list position indexes.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#getIndexList

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L635
Since: 3.4.0

getLocalPoint

<instance> getLocalPoint(x, y, [point], [camera])

Description:

Takes the given x and y coordinates and converts them into local space for this Game Object, taking into account parent and local transforms, and the Display Origin.

The returned Vector2 contains the translated point in its properties.

A Camera needs to be provided in order to handle modified scroll factors. If no camera is specified, it will use the main camera from the Scene to which this Game Object belongs.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
x	number	No	The x position to translate.
y	number	No	The y position to translate.
point	Phaser.Math.Vector2	Yes	A Vector2, or point-like object, to store the results in.
camera	Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera	Yes	The Camera which is being tested against. If not given will use the Scene default camera.

Returns: Phaser.Math.Vector2 - The translated point.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#getLocalPoint

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L542
Since: 3.50.0

getLocalTransformMatrix

<instance> getLocalTransformMatrix([tempMatrix])

Description:

Gets the local transform matrix for this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
tempMatrix	Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix	Yes	The matrix to populate with the values from this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix - The populated Transform Matrix.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#getLocalTransformMatrix

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L484
Since: 3.4.0

getParentRotation

<instance> getParentRotation()

Description:

Gets the sum total rotation of all of this Game Objects parent Containers.

The returned value is in radians and will be zero if this Game Object has no parent container.

Returns: number - The sum total rotation, in radians, of all parent containers of this Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#getParentRotation

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L592
Since: 3.18.0

getWorldTransformMatrix

<instance> getWorldTransformMatrix([tempMatrix], [parentMatrix])

Description:

Gets the world transform matrix for this Game Object, factoring in any parent Containers.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
tempMatrix	Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix	Yes	The matrix to populate with the values from this Game Object.
parentMatrix	Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix	Yes	A temporary matrix to hold parent values during the calculations.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix - The populated Transform Matrix.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#getWorldTransformMatrix

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L501
Since: 3.4.0

incData

<instance> incData(key, [amount])

Description:

Increase a value for the given key within this Game Objects Data Manager. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is increased from 0.

If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via setDataEnabled) then it will be enabled before setting the value.

If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created.

When the value is first set, a setdata event is emitted from this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
key	string	No		The key to change the value for.
amount	number	Yes	1	The amount to increase the given key by. Pass a negative value to decrease the key.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#incData

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L357
Since: 3.23.0

listenerCount

<instance> listenerCount(event)

Description:

Return the number of listeners listening to a given event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
event	string \| symbol	No	The event name.

Returns: number - The number of listeners.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#listenerCount

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L75
Since: 3.0.0

listeners

<instance> listeners(event)

Description:

Return the listeners registered for a given event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
event	string \| symbol	No	The event name.

Returns: Array.<function()> - The registered listeners.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#listeners

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L64
Since: 3.0.0

off

<instance> off(event, [fn], [context], [once])

Description:

Remove the listeners of a given event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
event	string \| symbol	No	The event name.
fn	function	Yes	Only remove the listeners that match this function.
context	*	Yes	Only remove the listeners that have this context.
once	boolean	Yes	Only remove one-time listeners.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - this.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#off

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L151
Since: 3.0.0

on

<instance> on(event, fn, [context])

Description:

Add a listener for a given event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
event	string \| symbol	No		The event name.
fn	function	No		The listener function.
context	*	Yes	"this"	The context to invoke the listener with.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - this.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#on

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L98
Since: 3.0.0

once

<instance> once(event, fn, [context])

Description:

Add a one-time listener for a given event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
event	string \| symbol	No		The event name.
fn	function	No		The listener function.
context	*	Yes	"this"	The context to invoke the listener with.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - this.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#once

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L124
Since: 3.0.0

removeAllListeners

<instance> removeAllListeners([event])

Description:

Remove all listeners, or those of the specified event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
event	string \| symbol	Yes	The event name.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - this.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#removeAllListeners

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L165
Since: 3.0.0

removedFromScene

<instance> removedFromScene()

Description:

This callback is invoked when this Game Object is removed from a Scene.

Can be overriden by custom Game Objects, but be aware of some Game Objects that will use this, such as Sprites, to removed themselves from the Update List.

You can also listen for the REMOVED_FROM_SCENE event from this Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#removedFromScene

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L577
Since: 3.50.0

removeFromDisplayList

<instance> removeFromDisplayList()

Description:

Removes this Game Object from the Display List it is currently on.

A Game Object can only exist on one Display List at any given time, but may move freely removed and added back at a later stage.

You can query which list it is on by looking at the Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#displayList property.

If a Game Object isn't on any Display List, it will not be rendered. If you just wish to temporarly disable it from rendering, consider using the setVisible method, instead.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object.

Fires: Phaser.Scenes.Events#event:REMOVED_FROM_SCENE, Phaser.GameObjects.Events#event:REMOVED_FROM_SCENE

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#removeFromDisplayList

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L760
Since: 3.53.0

removeFromUpdateList

<instance> removeFromUpdateList()

Description:

Removes this Game Object from the Scene's Update List.

When a Game Object is on the Update List, it will have its preUpdate method called every game frame. Calling this method will remove it from the list, preventing this.

Removing a Game Object from the Update List will stop most internal functions working. For example, removing a Sprite from the Update List will prevent it from being able to run animations.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#removeFromUpdateList

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L798
Since: 3.53.0

removeInteractive

<instance> removeInteractive([resetCursor])

Description:

If this Game Object has previously been enabled for input, this will queue it for removal, causing it to no longer be interactive. The removal happens on the next game step, it is not immediate.

The Interactive Object that was assigned to this Game Object will be destroyed, removed from the Input Manager and cleared from this Game Object.

If you wish to re-enable this Game Object at a later date you will need to re-create its InteractiveObject by calling setInteractive again.

If you wish to only temporarily stop an object from receiving input then use disableInteractive instead, as that toggles the interactive state, where-as this erases it completely.

If you wish to resize a hit area, don't remove and then set it as being interactive. Instead, access the hitarea object directly and resize the shape being used. I.e.: sprite.input.hitArea.setSize(width, height) (assuming the shape is a Rectangle, which it is by default.)

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
resetCursor	boolean	Yes	false	Should the currently active Input cursor, if any, be reset to the default cursor?

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#removeInteractive

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L519
Since: 3.7.0

removeListener

<instance> removeListener(event, [fn], [context], [once])

Description:

Remove the listeners of a given event.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
event	string \| symbol	No	The event name.
fn	function	Yes	Only remove the listeners that match this function.
context	*	Yes	Only remove the listeners that have this context.
once	boolean	Yes	Only remove one-time listeners.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - this.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#removeListener

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L137
Since: 3.0.0

resetFlip

<instance> resetFlip()

Description:

Resets the horizontal and vertical flipped state of this Game Object back to their default un-flipped state.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip#resetFlip

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Flip.js#L140
Since: 3.0.0

setAbove

<instance> setAbove(gameObject)

Description:

Move this Game Object so that it appears above the given Game Object.

This means it will render immediately after the other object in the display list.

Both objects must belong to the same display list, or parent container.

This method does not change this Game Objects depth value, it simply alters its list position.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
gameObject	Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject	No	The Game Object that this Game Object will be moved to be above.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setAbove

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Depth.js#L139
Since: 3.85.0

setActive

<instance> setActive(value)

Description:

Sets the active property of this Game Object and returns this Game Object for further chaining. A Game Object with its active property set to true will be updated by the Scenes UpdateList.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
value	boolean	No	True if this Game Object should be set as active, false if not.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setActive

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L216
Since: 3.0.0

setAlpha

<instance> setAlpha([topLeft], [topRight], [bottomLeft], [bottomRight])

Description:

Set the Alpha level of this Game Object. The alpha controls the opacity of the Game Object as it renders. Alpha values are provided as a float between 0, fully transparent, and 1, fully opaque.

If your game is running under WebGL you can optionally specify four different alpha values, each of which correspond to the four corners of the Game Object. Under Canvas only the topLeft value given is used.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
topLeft	number	Yes	1	The alpha value used for the top-left of the Game Object. If this is the only value given it's applied across the whole Game Object.
topRight	number	Yes		The alpha value used for the top-right of the Game Object. WebGL only.
bottomLeft	number	Yes		The alpha value used for the bottom-left of the Game Object. WebGL only.
bottomRight	number	Yes		The alpha value used for the bottom-right of the Game Object. WebGL only.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Alpha#setAlpha

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Alpha.js#L92
Since: 3.0.0

setAngle

<instance> setAngle([degrees])

Description:

Sets the angle of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
degrees	number	Yes	0	The rotation of this Game Object, in degrees.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setAngle

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L364
Since: 3.0.0

setBelow

<instance> setBelow(gameObject)

Description:

Move this Game Object so that it appears below the given Game Object.

This means it will render immediately under the other object in the display list.

Both objects must belong to the same display list, or parent container.

This method does not change this Game Objects depth value, it simply alters its list position.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
gameObject	Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject	No	The Game Object that this Game Object will be moved to be below.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setBelow

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Depth.js#L167
Since: 3.85.0

setBlendMode

<instance> setBlendMode(value)

Description:

Sets the Blend Mode being used by this Game Object.

This can be a const, such as Phaser.BlendModes.SCREEN, or an integer, such as 4 (for Overlay)

Under WebGL only the following Blend Modes are available:

NORMAL
ADD
MULTIPLY
SCREEN
ERASE (only works when rendering to a framebuffer, like a Render Texture)

Canvas has more available depending on browser support.

You can also create your own custom Blend Modes in WebGL.

Blend modes have different effects under Canvas and WebGL, and from browser to browser, depending on support. Blend Modes also cause a WebGL batch flush should it encounter a new blend mode. For these reasons try to be careful about the construction of your Scene and the frequency in which blend modes are used.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
value	string \| Phaser.BlendModes	number	No

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode#setBlendMode

Source: src/gameobjects/components/BlendMode.js#L80
Since: 3.0.0

setData

<instance> setData(key, [data])

Description:

Allows you to store a key value pair within this Game Objects Data Manager.

If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via setDataEnabled) then it will be enabled before setting the value.

If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created.

sprite.setData('name', 'Red Gem Stone');

You can also pass in an object of key value pairs as the first argument:

sprite.setData({ name: 'Red Gem Stone', level: 2, owner: 'Link', gold: 50 });

To get a value back again you can call getData:

sprite.getData('gold');

Or you can access the value directly via the values property, where it works like any other variable:

sprite.data.values.gold += 50;

When the value is first set, a setdata event is emitted from this Game Object.

If the key already exists, a changedata event is emitted instead, along an event named after the key. For example, if you updated an existing key called PlayerLives then it would emit the event changedata-PlayerLives. These events will be emitted regardless if you use this method to set the value, or the direct values setter.

Please note that the data keys are case-sensitive and must be valid JavaScript Object property strings. This means the keys gold and Gold are treated as two unique values within the Data Manager.

Tags:

generic
genericUse

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
key	string \| object	No	The key to set the value for. Or an object of key value pairs. If an object the `data` argument is ignored.
data	*	Yes	The value to set for the given key. If an object is provided as the key this argument is ignored.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setData

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L295
Since: 3.0.0

setDataEnabled

<instance> setDataEnabled()

Description:

Adds a Data Manager component to this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setDataEnabled

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L276
Since: 3.0.0

setDepth

<instance> setDepth(value)

Description:

The depth of this Game Object within the Scene.

The depth is also known as the 'z-index' in some environments, and allows you to change the rendering order of Game Objects, without actually moving their position in the display list.

The default depth is zero. A Game Object with a higher depth value will always render in front of one with a lower value.

Setting the depth will queue a depth sort event within the Scene.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
value	number	No	The depth of this Game Object. Ensure this value is only ever a number data-type.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setDepth

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Depth.js#L64
Since: 3.0.0

setDisplayOrigin

<instance> setDisplayOrigin([x], [y])

Description:

Sets the display origin of this Game Object. The difference between this and setting the origin is that you can use pixel values for setting the display origin.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
x	number	Yes	0	The horizontal display origin value.
y	number	Yes	"x"	The vertical display origin value. If not defined it will be set to the value of `x`.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin#setDisplayOrigin

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Origin.js#L159
Since: 3.0.0

setDisplaySize

<instance> setDisplaySize(width, height)

Description:

Sets the display size of this Game Object.

Calling this will adjust the scale.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
width	number	No	The width of this Game Object.
height	number	No	The height of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#setDisplaySize

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Size.js#L166
Since: 3.0.0

setFlip

<instance> setFlip(x, y)

Description:

Sets the horizontal and vertical flipped state of this Game Object.

A Game Object that is flipped will render inversed on the flipped axis. Flipping always takes place from the middle of the texture and does not impact the scale value. If this Game Object has a physics body, it will not change the body. This is a rendering toggle only.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
x	boolean	No	The horizontal flipped state. `false` for no flip, or `true` to be flipped.
y	boolean	No	The horizontal flipped state. `false` for no flip, or `true` to be flipped.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip#setFlip

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Flip.js#L117
Since: 3.0.0

setFlipX

<instance> setFlipX(value)

Description:

Sets the horizontal flipped state of this Game Object.

A Game Object that is flipped horizontally will render inversed on the horizontal axis. Flipping always takes place from the middle of the texture and does not impact the scale value. If this Game Object has a physics body, it will not change the body. This is a rendering toggle only.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
value	boolean	No	The flipped state. `false` for no flip, or `true` to be flipped.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip#setFlipX

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Flip.js#L79
Since: 3.0.0

setFlipY

<instance> setFlipY(value)

Description:

Sets the vertical flipped state of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
value	boolean	No	The flipped state. `false` for no flip, or `true` to be flipped.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip#setFlipY

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Flip.js#L100
Since: 3.0.0

setFrame

<instance> setFrame(frame, [updateSize], [updateOrigin])

Description:

Sets the frame this Game Object will use to render with.

If you pass a string or index then the Frame has to belong to the current Texture being used by this Game Object.

If you pass a Frame instance, then the Texture being used by this Game Object will also be updated.

Calling setFrame will modify the width and height properties of your Game Object.

It will also change the origin if the Frame has a custom pivot point, as exported from packages like Texture Packer.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
frame	string \| number	Phaser.Textures.Frame	No
updateSize	boolean	Yes	true	Should this call adjust the size of the Game Object?
updateOrigin	boolean	Yes	true	Should this call adjust the origin of the Game Object?

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#setFrame

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Texture.js#L75
Since: 3.0.0

setInteractive

<instance> setInteractive([hitArea], [callback], [dropZone])

Description:

Pass this Game Object to the Input Manager to enable it for Input.

Input works by using hit areas, these are nearly always geometric shapes, such as rectangles or circles, that act as the hit area for the Game Object. However, you can provide your own hit area shape and callback, should you wish to handle some more advanced input detection.

If no arguments are provided it will try and create a rectangle hit area based on the texture frame the Game Object is using. If this isn't a texture-bound object, such as a Graphics or BitmapText object, this will fail, and you'll need to provide a specific shape for it to use.

You can also provide an Input Configuration Object as the only argument to this method.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
hitArea	Phaser.Types.Input.InputConfiguration \| any	Yes		Either an input configuration object, or a geometric shape that defines the hit area for the Game Object. If not given it will try to create a Rectangle based on the texture frame.
callback	Phaser.Types.Input.HitAreaCallback	Yes		The callback that determines if the pointer is within the Hit Area shape or not. If you provide a shape you must also provide a callback.
dropZone	boolean	Yes	false	Should this Game Object be treated as a drop zone target?

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setInteractive

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L456
Since: 3.0.0

setName

<instance> setName(value)

Description:

Sets the name property of this Game Object and returns this Game Object for further chaining. The name property is not populated by Phaser and is presented for your own use.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
value	string	No	The name to be given to this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setName

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L234
Since: 3.0.0

setOrigin

<instance> setOrigin([x], [y])

Description:

Sets the origin of this Game Object.

The values are given in the range 0 to 1.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
x	number	Yes	0.5	The horizontal origin value.
y	number	Yes	"x"	The vertical origin value. If not defined it will be set to the value of `x`.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin#setOrigin

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Origin.js#L112
Since: 3.0.0

setOriginFromFrame

<instance> setOriginFromFrame()

Description:

Sets the origin of this Game Object based on the Pivot values in its Frame.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin#setOriginFromFrame

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Origin.js#L136
Since: 3.0.0

setPosition

<instance> setPosition([x], [y], [z], [w])

Description:

Sets the position of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
x	number	Yes	0	The x position of this Game Object.
y	number	Yes	"x"	The y position of this Game Object. If not set it will use the `x` value.
z	number	Yes	0	The z position of this Game Object.
w	number	Yes	0	The w position of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setPosition

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L265
Since: 3.0.0

setRandomPosition

<instance> setRandomPosition([x], [y], [width], [height])

Description:

Sets the position of this Game Object to be a random position within the confines of the given area.

If no area is specified a random position between 0 x 0 and the game width x height is used instead.

The position does not factor in the size of this Game Object, meaning that only the origin is guaranteed to be within the area.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
x	number	Yes	0	The x position of the top-left of the random area.
y	number	Yes	0	The y position of the top-left of the random area.
width	number	Yes		The width of the random area.
height	number	Yes		The height of the random area.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setRandomPosition

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L313
Since: 3.8.0

setRotation

<instance> setRotation([radians])

Description:

Sets the rotation of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
radians	number	Yes	0	The rotation of this Game Object, in radians.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setRotation

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L345
Since: 3.0.0

setScale

<instance> setScale([x], [y])

Description:

Sets the scale of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
x	number	Yes	1	The horizontal scale of this Game Object.
y	number	Yes	"x"	The vertical scale of this Game Object. If not set it will use the `x` value.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setScale

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L383
Since: 3.0.0

setScrollFactor

<instance> setScrollFactor(x, [y])

Description:

Sets the scroll factor of this Game Object.

The scroll factor controls the influence of the movement of a Camera upon this Game Object.

When a camera scrolls it will change the location at which this Game Object is rendered on-screen. It does not change the Game Objects actual position values.

A value of 1 means it will move exactly in sync with a camera. A value of 0 means it will not move at all, even if the camera moves. Other values control the degree to which the camera movement is mapped to this Game Object.

Please be aware that scroll factor values other than 1 are not taken in to consideration when calculating physics collisions. Bodies always collide based on their world position, but changing the scroll factor is a visual adjustment to where the textures are rendered, which can offset them from physics bodies if not accounted for in your code.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
x	number	No		The horizontal scroll factor of this Game Object.
y	number	Yes	"x"	The vertical scroll factor of this Game Object. If not set it will use the `x` value.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor#setScrollFactor

Source: src/gameobjects/components/ScrollFactor.js#L64
Since: 3.0.0

setSize

<instance> setSize(width, height)

Description:

Sets the internal size of this Game Object, as used for frame or physics body creation.

This will not change the size that the Game Object is rendered in-game. For that you need to either set the scale of the Game Object (setScale) or call the setDisplaySize method, which is the same thing as changing the scale but allows you to do so by giving pixel values.

If you have enabled this Game Object for input, changing the size will not change the size of the hit area. To do this you should adjust the input.hitArea object directly.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
width	number	No	The width of this Game Object.
height	number	No	The height of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#setSize

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Size.js#L139
Since: 3.0.0

setSizeToFrame

<instance> setSizeToFrame([frame])

Description:

Sets the size of this Game Object to be that of the given Frame.

If you have enabled this Game Object for input, changing the size will not change the size of the hit area. To do this you should adjust the input.hitArea object directly.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
frame	Phaser.Textures.Frame \| boolean	Yes	The frame to base the size of this Game Object on.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#setSizeToFrame

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Size.js#L103
Since: 3.0.0

setState

<instance> setState(value)

Description:

Sets the current state of this Game Object.

Phaser itself will never modify the State of a Game Object, although plugins may do so.

For example, a Game Object could change from a state of 'moving', to 'attacking', to 'dead'. The state value should typically be an integer (ideally mapped to a constant in your game code), but could also be a string. It is recommended to keep it light and simple. If you need to store complex data about your Game Object, look at using the Data Component instead.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
value	number \| string	No	The state of the Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#setState

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L252
Since: 3.16.0

setTexture

<instance> setTexture(key, [frame], [updateSize], [updateOrigin])

Description:

Sets the texture and frame this Game Object will use to render with.

Textures are referenced by their string-based keys, as stored in the Texture Manager.

Calling this method will modify the width and height properties of your Game Object.

It will also change the origin if the Frame has a custom pivot point, as exported from packages like Texture Packer.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
key	string \| Phaser.Textures.Texture	No		The key of the texture to be used, as stored in the Texture Manager, or a Texture instance.
frame	string \| number	Yes		The name or index of the frame within the Texture.
updateSize	boolean	Yes	true	Should this call adjust the size of the Game Object?
updateOrigin	boolean	Yes	true	Should this call change the origin of the Game Object?

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#setTexture

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Texture.js#L49
Since: 3.0.0

setTint

<instance> setTint([topLeft], [topRight], [bottomLeft], [bottomRight])

Description:

Sets an additive tint on this Game Object.

The tint works by taking the pixel color values from the Game Objects texture, and then multiplying it by the color value of the tint. You can provide either one color value, in which case the whole Game Object will be tinted in that color. Or you can provide a color per corner. The colors are blended together across the extent of the Game Object.

To modify the tint color once set, either call this method again with new values or use the tint property to set all colors at once. Or, use the properties tintTopLeft, tintTopRight, tintBottomLeftandtintBottomRight` to set the corner color values independently.

To remove a tint call clearTint.

To swap this from being an additive tint to a fill based tint set the property tintFill to true.

Tags:

webglOnly

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
topLeft	number	Yes	"0xffffff"	The tint being applied to the top-left of the Game Object. If no other values are given this value is applied evenly, tinting the whole Game Object.
topRight	number	Yes		The tint being applied to the top-right of the Game Object.
bottomLeft	number	Yes		The tint being applied to the bottom-left of the Game Object.
bottomRight	number	Yes		The tint being applied to the bottom-right of the Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#setTint

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L98
Since: 3.0.0

setTintFill

<instance> setTintFill([topLeft], [topRight], [bottomLeft], [bottomRight])

Description:

Sets a fill-based tint on this Game Object.

Unlike an additive tint, a fill-tint literally replaces the pixel colors from the texture with those in the tint. You can use this for effects such as making a player flash 'white' if hit by something. You can provide either one color value, in which case the whole Game Object will be rendered in that color. Or you can provide a color per corner. The colors are blended together across the extent of the Game Object.

To remove a tint call clearTint.

To swap this from being a fill-tint to an additive tint set the property tintFill to false.

Tags:

webglOnly

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
topLeft	number	Yes	"0xffffff"	The tint being applied to the top-left of the Game Object. If not other values are given this value is applied evenly, tinting the whole Game Object.
topRight	number	Yes		The tint being applied to the top-right of the Game Object.
bottomLeft	number	Yes		The tint being applied to the bottom-left of the Game Object.
bottomRight	number	Yes		The tint being applied to the bottom-right of the Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#setTintFill

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L146
Since: 3.11.0

setToBack

<instance> setToBack()

Description:

Sets this Game Object to the back of the display list, or the back of its parent container.

Being at the back means it will render below everything else.

This method does not change this Game Objects depth value, it simply alters its list position.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setToBack

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Depth.js#L115
Since: 3.85.0

setToTop

<instance> setToTop()

Description:

Sets this Game Object to be at the top of the display list, or the top of its parent container.

Being at the top means it will render on-top of everything else.

This method does not change this Game Objects depth value, it simply alters its list position.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setToTop

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Depth.js#L91
Since: 3.85.0

setVisible

<instance> setVisible(value)

Description:

Sets the visibility of this Game Object.

An invisible Game Object will skip rendering, but will still process update logic.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
value	boolean	No	The visible state of the Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible#setVisible

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Visible.js#L63
Since: 3.0.0

setW

<instance> setW([value])

Description:

Sets the w position of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
value	number	Yes	0	The w position of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setW

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L465
Since: 3.0.0

setX

<instance> setX([value])

Description:

Sets the x position of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
value	number	Yes	0	The x position of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setX

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L405
Since: 3.0.0

setY

<instance> setY([value])

Description:

Sets the y position of this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
value	number	Yes	0	The y position of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setY

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L424
Since: 3.0.0

setZ

<instance> setZ([value])

Description:

Sets the z position of this Game Object.

Note: The z position does not control the rendering order of 2D Game Objects. Use Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#setDepth instead.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	default	description
value	number	Yes	0	The z position of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#setZ

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L443
Since: 3.0.0

shutdown

<instance> shutdown()

Description:

Removes all listeners.

Inherits: Phaser.Events.EventEmitter#shutdown

Source: src/events/EventEmitter.js#L31
Since: 3.0.0

toggleData

<instance> toggleData(key)

Description:

Toggle a boolean value for the given key within this Game Objects Data Manager. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is toggled from false.

If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via setDataEnabled) then it will be enabled before setting the value.

If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created.

When the value is first set, a setdata event is emitted from this Game Object.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
key	string	No	The key to toggle the value for.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This GameObject.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#toggleData

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L387
Since: 3.23.0

toggleFlipX

<instance> toggleFlipX()

Description:

Toggles the horizontal flipped state of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip#toggleFlipX

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Flip.js#L45
Since: 3.0.0

toggleFlipY

<instance> toggleFlipY()

Description:

Toggles the vertical flipped state of this Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip#toggleFlipY

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Flip.js#L64
Since: 3.0.0

toJSON

<instance> toJSON()

Description:

Returns a JSON representation of the Game Object.

Returns: Phaser.Types.GameObjects.JSONGameObject - A JSON representation of the Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#toJSON

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L604
Since: 3.0.0

update

<instance> update([args])

Description:

To be overridden by custom GameObjects. Allows base objects to be used in a Pool.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
args	*	Yes	args

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#update

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L592
Since: 3.0.0

updateDisplayOrigin

<instance> updateDisplayOrigin()

Description:

Updates the Display Origin cached values internally stored on this Game Object. You don't usually call this directly, but it is exposed for edge-cases where you may.

Returns: Phaser.GameObjects.Extern - This Game Object instance.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin#updateDisplayOrigin

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Origin.js#L182
Since: 3.0.0

willRender

<instance> willRender(camera)

Description:

Compares the renderMask with the renderFlags to see if this Game Object will render or not. Also checks the Game Object against the given Cameras exclusion list.

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
camera	Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera	No	The Camera to check against this Game Object.

Returns: boolean - True if the Game Object should be rendered, otherwise false.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#willRender

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L617
Since: 3.0.0

Private Methods

renderWebGL

<instance> renderWebGL(renderer, src, camera, parentMatrix)

Description:

Renders this Game Object with the WebGL Renderer to the given Camera. The object will not render if any of its renderFlags are set or it is being actively filtered out by the Camera. This method should not be called directly. It is a utility function of the Render module.

Access: private

Parameters:

name	type	optional	description
renderer	Phaser.Renderer.WebGL.WebGLRenderer	No	A reference to the current active WebGL renderer.
src	Phaser.GameObjects.Extern	No	The Game Object being rendered in this call.
camera	Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera	No	The Camera that is rendering the Game Object.
parentMatrix	Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix	No	This transform matrix is defined if the game object is nested

Source: src/gameobjects/extern/ExternWebGLRenderer.js#L9
Since: 3.16.0

Public Members

active

active: boolean

Description:

The active state of this Game Object. A Game Object with an active state of true is processed by the Scenes UpdateList, if added to it. An active object is one which is having its logic and internal systems updated.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#active

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L113
Since: 3.0.0

alpha

alpha: number

Description:

The alpha value of the Game Object.

This is a global value, impacting the entire Game Object, not just a region of it.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Alpha#alpha

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Alpha.js#L129
Since: 3.0.0

alphaBottomLeft

alphaBottomLeft: number

Description:

The alpha value starting from the bottom-left of the Game Object. This value is interpolated from the corner to the center of the Game Object.

Tags:

webglOnly

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Alpha#alphaBottomLeft

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Alpha.js#L227
Since: 3.0.0

alphaBottomRight

alphaBottomRight: number

Description:

The alpha value starting from the bottom-right of the Game Object. This value is interpolated from the corner to the center of the Game Object.

Tags:

webglOnly

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Alpha#alphaBottomRight

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Alpha.js#L257
Since: 3.0.0

alphaTopLeft

alphaTopLeft: number

Description:

The alpha value starting from the top-left of the Game Object. This value is interpolated from the corner to the center of the Game Object.

Tags:

webglOnly

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Alpha#alphaTopLeft

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Alpha.js#L167
Since: 3.0.0

alphaTopRight

alphaTopRight: number

Description:

The alpha value starting from the top-right of the Game Object. This value is interpolated from the corner to the center of the Game Object.

Tags:

webglOnly

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Alpha#alphaTopRight

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Alpha.js#L197
Since: 3.0.0

angle

angle: number

Description:

The angle of this Game Object as expressed in degrees.

Phaser uses a right-hand clockwise rotation system, where 0 is right, 90 is down, 180/-180 is left and -90 is up.

If you prefer to work in radians, see the rotation property instead.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#angle

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L211
Since: 3.0.0

blendMode

blendMode: Phaser.BlendModes, string, number

Description:

Sets the Blend Mode being used by this Game Object.

This can be a const, such as Phaser.BlendModes.SCREEN, or an integer, such as 4 (for Overlay)

Under WebGL only the following Blend Modes are available:

NORMAL
ADD
MULTIPLY
SCREEN
ERASE

Canvas has more available depending on browser support.

You can also create your own custom Blend Modes in WebGL.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode#blendMode

Source: src/gameobjects/components/BlendMode.js#L30
Since: 3.0.0

body

body: Phaser.Physics.Arcade.Body, Phaser.Physics.Arcade.StaticBody, MatterJS.BodyType

Description:

If this Game Object is enabled for Arcade or Matter Physics then this property will contain a reference to a Physics Body.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#body

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L186
Since: 3.0.0

cameraFilter

cameraFilter: number

Description:

A bitmask that controls if this Game Object is drawn by a Camera or not. Not usually set directly, instead call Camera.ignore, however you can set this property directly using the Camera.id property:

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#cameraFilter

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L160
Since: 3.0.0

data

data: Phaser.Data.DataManager

Description:

A Data Manager. It allows you to store, query and get key/value paired information specific to this Game Object. null by default. Automatically created if you use getData or setData or setDataEnabled.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#data

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L136
Since: 3.0.0

depth

depth: number

Description:

The depth of this Game Object within the Scene. Ensure this value is only ever set to a number data-type.

The depth is also known as the 'z-index' in some environments, and allows you to change the rendering order of Game Objects, without actually moving their position in the display list.

The default depth is zero. A Game Object with a higher depth value will always render in front of one with a lower value.

Setting the depth will queue a depth sort event within the Scene.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth#depth

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Depth.js#L30
Since: 3.0.0

displayHeight

displayHeight: number

Description:

The displayed height of this Game Object.

This value takes into account the scale factor.

Setting this value will adjust the Game Object's scale property.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#displayHeight

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Size.js#L78
Since: 3.0.0

displayList

displayList: Phaser.GameObjects.DisplayList, Phaser.GameObjects.Layer

Description:

Holds a reference to the Display List that contains this Game Object.

This is set automatically when this Game Object is added to a Scene or Layer.

You should treat this property as being read-only.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#displayList

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L53
Since: 3.50.0

displayOriginX

displayOriginX: number

Description:

The horizontal display origin of this Game Object. The origin is a normalized value between 0 and 1. The displayOrigin is a pixel value, based on the size of the Game Object combined with the origin.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin#displayOriginX

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Origin.js#L64
Since: 3.0.0

displayOriginY

displayOriginY: number

Description:

The vertical display origin of this Game Object. The origin is a normalized value between 0 and 1. The displayOrigin is a pixel value, based on the size of the Game Object combined with the origin.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin#displayOriginY

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Origin.js#L88
Since: 3.0.0

displayWidth

displayWidth: number

Description:

The displayed width of this Game Object.

This value takes into account the scale factor.

Setting this value will adjust the Game Object's scale property.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#displayWidth

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Size.js#L53
Since: 3.0.0

flipX

flipX: boolean

Description:

The horizontally flipped state of the Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip#flipX

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Flip.js#L17
Since: 3.0.0

flipY

flipY: boolean

Description:

The vertically flipped state of the Game Object.

A Game Object that is flipped vertically will render inversed on the vertical axis (i.e. upside down) Flipping always takes place from the middle of the texture and does not impact the scale value. If this Game Object has a physics body, it will not change the body. This is a rendering toggle only.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Flip#flipY

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Flip.js#L31
Since: 3.0.0

frame

frame: Phaser.Textures.Frame

Description:

The Texture Frame this Game Object is using to render with.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#frame

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Texture.js#L30
Since: 3.0.0

hasTransformComponent

hasTransformComponent: boolean

Description:

A property indicating that a Game Object has this component.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#hasTransformComponent

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L26
Since: 3.60.0

height

height: number

Description:

The native (un-scaled) height of this Game Object.

Changing this value will not change the size that the Game Object is rendered in-game. For that you need to either set the scale of the Game Object (setScale) or use the displayHeight property.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#height

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Size.js#L40
Since: 3.0.0

ignoreDestroy

ignoreDestroy: boolean

Description:

This Game Object will ignore all calls made to its destroy method if this flag is set to true. This includes calls that may come from a Group, Container or the Scene itself. While it allows you to persist a Game Object across Scenes, please understand you are entirely responsible for managing references to and from this Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#ignoreDestroy

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L196
Since: 3.5.0

input

input: Phaser.Types.Input.InteractiveObject

Description:

If this Game Object is enabled for input then this property will contain an InteractiveObject instance. Not usually set directly. Instead call GameObject.setInteractive().

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#input

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L175
Since: 3.0.0

isTinted

isTinted: boolean

Description:

Does this Game Object have a tint applied?

It checks to see if the 4 tint properties are set to the value 0xffffff and that the tintFill property is false. This indicates that a Game Object isn't tinted.

Tags:

webglOnly

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#isTinted

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L205
Since: 3.11.0

name

name: string

Description:

The name of this Game Object. Empty by default and never populated by Phaser, this is left for developers to use.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#name

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L102
Since: 3.0.0

originX

originX: number

Description:

The horizontal origin of this Game Object. The origin maps the relationship between the size and position of the Game Object. The default value is 0.5, meaning all Game Objects are positioned based on their center. Setting the value to 0 means the position now relates to the left of the Game Object. Set this value with setOrigin().

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin#originX

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Origin.js#L30
Since: 3.0.0

originY

originY: number

Description:

The vertical origin of this Game Object. The origin maps the relationship between the size and position of the Game Object. The default value is 0.5, meaning all Game Objects are positioned based on their center. Setting the value to 0 means the position now relates to the top of the Game Object. Set this value with setOrigin().

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Origin#originY

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Origin.js#L45
Since: 3.0.0

parentContainer

parentContainer: Phaser.GameObjects.Container

Description:

The parent Container of this Game Object, if it has one.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#parentContainer

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L93
Since: 3.4.0

renderFlags

renderFlags: number

Description:

The flags that are compared against RENDER_MASK to determine if this Game Object will render or not. The bits are 0001 | 0010 | 0100 | 1000 set by the components Visible, Alpha, Transform and Texture respectively. If those components are not used by your custom class then you can use this bitmask as you wish.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#renderFlags

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L148
Since: 3.0.0

rotation

rotation: number

Description:

The angle of this Game Object in radians.

Phaser uses a right-hand clockwise rotation system, where 0 is right, PI/2 is down, +-PI is left and -PI/2 is up.

If you prefer to work in degrees, see the angle property instead.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#rotation

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L238
Since: 3.0.0

scale

scale: number

Description:

This is a special setter that allows you to set both the horizontal and vertical scale of this Game Object to the same value, at the same time. When reading this value the result returned is (scaleX + scaleY) / 2.

Use of this property implies you wish the horizontal and vertical scales to be equal to each other. If this isn't the case, use the scaleX or scaleY properties instead.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#scale

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L113
Since: 3.18.0

scaleX

scaleX: number

Description:

The horizontal scale of this Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#scaleX

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L149
Since: 3.0.0

scaleY

scaleY: number

Description:

The vertical scale of this Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#scaleY

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L180
Since: 3.0.0

scene

scene: Phaser.Scene

Description:

A reference to the Scene to which this Game Object belongs.

Game Objects can only belong to one Scene.

You should consider this property as being read-only. You cannot move a Game Object to another Scene by simply changing it.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#scene

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L39
Since: 3.0.0

scrollFactorX

scrollFactorX: number

Description:

The horizontal scroll factor of this Game Object.

The scroll factor controls the influence of the movement of a Camera upon this Game Object.

When a camera scrolls it will change the location at which this Game Object is rendered on-screen. It does not change the Game Objects actual position values.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor#scrollFactorX

Source: src/gameobjects/components/ScrollFactor.js#L16
Since: 3.0.0

scrollFactorY

scrollFactorY: number

Description:

The vertical scroll factor of this Game Object.

The scroll factor controls the influence of the movement of a Camera upon this Game Object.

When a camera scrolls it will change the location at which this Game Object is rendered on-screen. It does not change the Game Objects actual position values.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor#scrollFactorY

Source: src/gameobjects/components/ScrollFactor.js#L40
Since: 3.0.0

state

state: number, string

Description:

The current state of this Game Object.

Phaser itself will never modify this value, although plugins may do so.

Use this property to track the state of a Game Object during its lifetime. For example, it could change from a state of 'moving', to 'attacking', to 'dead'. The state value should be an integer (ideally mapped to a constant in your game code), or a string. These are recommended to keep it light and simple, with fast comparisons. If you need to store complex data about your Game Object, look at using the Data Component instead.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#state

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L77
Since: 3.16.0

tabIndex

tabIndex: number

Description:

The Tab Index of the Game Object. Reserved for future use by plugins and the Input Manager.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#tabIndex

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L125
Since: 3.0.0

texture

texture: Phaser.Textures.Texture, Phaser.Textures.CanvasTexture

Description:

The Texture this Game Object is using to render with.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture#texture

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Texture.js#L21
Since: 3.0.0

tint

tint: number

Description:

The tint value being applied to the whole of the Game Object. Return tintTopLeft when read this tint property.

Tags:

webglOnly

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#tint

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L183
Since: 3.0.0

tintBottomLeft

tintBottomLeft: number

Description:

The tint value being applied to the bottom-left vertice of the Game Object. This value is interpolated from the corner to the center of the Game Object. The value should be set as a hex number, i.e. 0xff0000 for red, or 0xff00ff for purple.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#tintBottomLeft

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L42
Since: 3.0.0

tintBottomRight

tintBottomRight: number

Description:

The tint value being applied to the bottom-right vertice of the Game Object. This value is interpolated from the corner to the center of the Game Object. The value should be set as a hex number, i.e. 0xff0000 for red, or 0xff00ff for purple.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#tintBottomRight

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L54
Since: 3.0.0

tintFill

tintFill: boolean

Description:

The tint fill mode.

false = An additive tint (the default), where vertices colors are blended with the texture. true = A fill tint, where the vertices colors replace the texture, but respects texture alpha.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#tintFill

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L66
Since: 3.11.0

tintTopLeft

tintTopLeft: number

Description:

The tint value being applied to the top-left vertice of the Game Object. This value is interpolated from the corner to the center of the Game Object. The value should be set as a hex number, i.e. 0xff0000 for red, or 0xff00ff for purple.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#tintTopLeft

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L18
Since: 3.0.0

tintTopRight

tintTopRight: number

Description:

The tint value being applied to the top-right vertice of the Game Object. This value is interpolated from the corner to the center of the Game Object. The value should be set as a hex number, i.e. 0xff0000 for red, or 0xff00ff for purple.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Tint#tintTopRight

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Tint.js#L30
Since: 3.0.0

type

type: string

Description:

A textual representation of this Game Object, i.e. sprite. Used internally by Phaser but is available for your own custom classes to populate.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#type

Source: src/gameobjects/GameObject.js#L67
Since: 3.0.0

visible

visible: boolean

Description:

The visible state of the Game Object.

An invisible Game Object will skip rendering, but will still process update logic.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible#visible

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Visible.js#L31
Since: 3.0.0

w

w: number

Description:

The w position of this Game Object.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform#w

Source: src/gameobjects/components/Transform.js#L103
Since: 3.0.0

width

width: number

Description:

The native (un-scaled) width of this Game Object.

Changing this value will not change the size that the Game Object is rendered in-game. For that you need to either set the scale of the Game Object (setScale) or use the displayWidth property.

Inherits: Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Size#width