--- title: "ParticleEmitter" docs: "Phaser v3.88.2" url: https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter site: Phaser - https://phaser.io --- > This page is about the open-source Phaser framework, for writing a game's code by hand. To make a game with AI, use Phaser AE (https://phaser.io/): the desk's tools work with Web MCP, and the CLI works with your own coding agent. See "For AI agents: Phaser AE" at the end of this page. # ParticleEmitter A Particle Emitter is a special kind of Game Object that controls a pool of [Particles](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particle.md). Particle Emitters are created via a configuration object. The properties of this object can be specified in a variety of formats, given you plenty of scope over the values they return, leading to complex visual effects. Here are the different forms of configuration value you can give: ## An explicit static value: ```js x: 400 ``` The x value will always be 400 when the particle is spawned. ## A random value: ```js x: [ 100, 200, 300, 400 ] ``` The x value will be one of the 4 elements in the given array, picked at random on emission. ## A custom callback: ```js x: (particle, key, t, value) => { return value + 50; } ``` The x value is the result of calling this function. This is only used when the particle is emitted, so it provides it's initial starting value. It is not used when the particle is updated (see the onUpdate callback for that) ## A start / end object: This allows you to control the change in value between the given start and end parameters over the course of the particles lifetime: ```js scale: { start: 0, end: 1 } ``` The particle scale will start at 0 when emitted and ease to a scale of 1 over the course of its lifetime. You can also specify the ease function used for this change (the default is Linear): ```js scale: { start: 0, end: 1, ease: 'bounce.out' } ``` ## A start / end random object: The start and end object can have an optional `random` parameter. This forces it to pick a random value between the two values and use this as the starting value, then easing to the 'end' parameter over its lifetime. ```js scale: { start: 4, end: 0.5, random: true } ``` The particle will start with a random scale between 0.5 and 4 and then scale to the end value over its lifetime. You can combine the above with the `ease` parameter as well to control the value easing. ## An interpolation object: You can provide an array of values which will be used for interpolation during the particles lifetime. You can also define the interpolation function to be used. There are three provided: `linear` (the default), `bezier` and `catmull`, or you can provide your own function. ```js x: { values: [ 50, 500, 200, 800 ], interpolation: 'catmull' } ``` The particle scale will interpolate from 50 when emitted to 800 via the other points over the course of its lifetime. You can also specify an ease function used to control the rate of change through the values (the default is Linear): ```js x: { values: [ 50, 500, 200, 800 ], interpolation: 'catmull', ease: 'bounce.out } ``` ## A stepped emitter object: The `steps` parameter allows you to control the placement of sequential particles across the start-end range: ```js x: { steps: 32, start: 0, end: 576 } ``` Here we have a range of 576 (start to end). This is divided into 32 steps. The first particle will emit at the x position of 0. The next will emit at the next 'step' along, which would be 18. The following particle will emit at the next step, which is 36, and so on. Because the range of 576 has been divided by 32, creating 18 pixels steps. When a particle reaches the 'end' value the next one will start from the beginning again. ## A stepped emitter object with yoyo: You can add the optional `yoyo` property to a stepped object: ```js x: { steps: 32, start: 0, end: 576, yoyo: true } ``` As with the stepped emitter, particles are emitted in sequence, from 'start' to 'end' in step sized jumps. Normally, when a stepped emitter reaches the end it snaps around to the start value again. However, if you provide the 'yoyo' parameter then when it reaches the end it will reverse direction and start emitting back down to 'start' again. Depending on the effect you require this can often look better. ## A min / max object: This allows you to pick a random float value between the min and max properties: ```js x: { min: 100, max: 700 } ``` The x value will be a random float between min and max. You can force it select an integer by setting the 'int' flag: ```js x: { min: 100, max: 700, int: true } ``` Or, you could use the 'random' array approach (see below) ## A random object: This allows you to pick a random integer value between the first and second array elements: ```js x: { random: [ 100, 700 ] } ``` The x value will be a random integer between 100 and 700 as it takes the first element in the 'random' array as the 'min' value and the 2nd element as the 'max' value. ## Custom onEmit and onUpdate callbacks: If the above won't give you the effect you're after, you can provide your own callbacks that will be used when the particle is both emitted and updated: ```js x: { onEmit: (particle, key, t, value) => { return value; }, onUpdate: (particle, key, t, value) => { return value; } } ``` You can provide either one or both functions. The `onEmit` is called at the start of the particles life and defines the value of the property on birth. The `onUpdate` function is called every time the Particle Emitter updates until the particle dies. Both must return a value. The properties are: particle - A reference to the Particle instance. key - The string based key of the property, i.e. 'x' or 'lifespan'. t - The current normalized lifetime of the particle, between 0 (birth) and 1 (death). value - The current property value. At a minimum you should return this. By using the above configuration options you have an unlimited about of control over how your particles behave. ## v3.55 Differences Prior to v3.60 Phaser used a `ParticleEmitterManager`. This was removed in v3.60 and now calling `this.add.particles` returns a `ParticleEmitter` instance instead. In order to streamline memory and the display list we have removed the `ParticleEmitterManager` entirely. When you call `this.add.particles` you're now creating a `ParticleEmitter` instance, which is being added directly to the display list and can be manipulated just like any other Game Object, i.e. scaled, rotated, positioned, added to a Container, etc. It now extends the `GameObject` base class, meaning it's also an event emitter, which allowed us to create some handy new events for particles. So, to create an emitter, you now give it an xy coordinate, a texture and an emitter configuration object (you can also set this later, but most commonly you'd do it on creation). I.e.: ```js const emitter = this.add.particles(100, 300, 'flares', { frame: 'red', angle: { min: -30, max: 30 }, speed: 150 }); ``` This will create a 'red flare' emitter at 100 x 300. Please update your code to ensure it adheres to the new function signatures. **Constructor** `new ParticleEmitter(scene, [x], [y], [texture], [config])` **Parameters** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | scene | [Phaser.Scene](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/scene.md) | No | The Scene to which this Game Object belongs. A Game Object can only belong to one Scene at a time. | | x | number | Yes | The horizontal position of this Game Object in the world. | | y | number | Yes | The vertical position of this Game Object in the world. | | texture | string \| [Phaser.Textures.Texture](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/textures-texture.md) | Yes | The key, or instance of the Texture this Game Object will use to render with, as stored in the Texture Manager. | | config | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterConfig](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterConfig) | Yes | Settings for this emitter. | --- **Scope**: static **Extends** > [Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-scrollfactor.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-texture.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md) > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L104](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L104) Since: 3.60.0 ## Inherited Members **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md):** - [alpha](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md#alpha) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md):** - [blendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md#blendmode) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md):** - [depth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#depth) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md):** - [mask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#mask) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md):** - [defaultPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md#defaultpipeline) - [pipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md#pipeline) - [pipelineData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md#pipelinedata) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md):** - [hasPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#haspostpipeline) - [postFX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#postfx) - [postPipelineData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#postpipelinedata) - [postPipelines](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#postpipelines) - [preFX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#prefx) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-scrollfactor.md):** - [scrollFactorX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-scrollfactor.md#scrollfactorx) - [scrollFactorY](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-scrollfactor.md#scrollfactory) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-texture.md):** - [frame](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-texture.md#frame) - [texture](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-texture.md#texture) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md):** - [angle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#angle) - [hasTransformComponent](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#hastransformcomponent) - [rotation](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#rotation) - [scale](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#scale) - [scaleX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#scalex) - [scaleY](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#scaley) - [w](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#w) - [x](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#x) - [y](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#y) - [z](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#z) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md):** - [visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md#visible) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md):** - [active](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#active) - [body](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#body) - [cameraFilter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#camerafilter) - [data](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#data) - [displayList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#displaylist) - [ignoreDestroy](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#ignoredestroy) - [input](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#input) - [name](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#name) - [parentContainer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#parentcontainer) - [renderFlags](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#renderflags) - [scene](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#scene) - [state](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#state) - [tabIndex](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#tabindex) - [type](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#type) --- ## Public Members ### acceleration #### acceleration: boolean **Description:** Whether accelerationX and accelerationY are non-zero. Set automatically during configuration. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L458](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L458) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### accelerationX #### accelerationX: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The horizontal acceleration applied to emitted particles, in pixels per second squared. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3096](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3096) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### accelerationY #### accelerationY: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The vertical acceleration applied to emitted particles, in pixels per second squared. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3120](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3120) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### animCounter #### animCounter: number **Description:** The internal animation counter. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3738](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3738) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### animQuantity #### animQuantity: number **Description:** The number of consecutive particles that receive a single animation (per frame cycle). > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L784](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L784) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### anims #### anims: Array.\ **Description:** The animations assigned to particles. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L764](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L764) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### bounce #### bounce: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The amount of velocity particles will use when rebounding off the emitter bounds, if set. A value of 0 means no bounce. A value of 1 means a full rebound. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3320](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3320) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### colorEase #### colorEase: string **Description:** Controls the easing function used when you have created an Emitter that uses the `color` property to interpolate the tint of Particles over their lifetime. Setting this has no effect if you haven't also applied a `particleColor` to this Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3437](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3437) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### completeFlag #### completeFlag: boolean **Description:** The internal complete flag. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3807](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3807) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### config #### config: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterConfig](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterConfig) **Description:** An internal object holding the configuration for the Emitter. These are populated as part of the Emitter configuration parsing. You typically do not access them directly, but instead use the `ParticleEmitter.setConfig` or `ParticleEmitter.updateConfig` methods. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L372](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L372) Since: 3.85.0 --- ### currentAnim #### currentAnim: number **Description:** The current animation index. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3899](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3899) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### currentFrame #### currentFrame: number **Description:** The current frame index. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3876](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3876) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### deathCallback #### deathCallback: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleDeathCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleDeathCallback) **Description:** A function to call when a particle dies. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L501](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L501) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### deathCallbackScope #### deathCallbackScope: * **Description:** The calling context for [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#deathCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#deathCallback). > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L511](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L511) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### deathZones #### deathZones: Array.\<[Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Zones.DeathZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-zones-deathzone.md)> **Description:** An array containing Particle Death Zone objects. A particle is immediately killed as soon as its x/y coordinates intersect with any of the configured Death Zones. Prior to Phaser v3.60 an Emitter could only have one single Death Zone. In 3.60 they can now have an array of Death Zones. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L660](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L660) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### delay #### delay: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The number of milliseconds to wait after emission before the particles start updating. This allows you to emit particles that appear 'static' or still on-screen and then, after this value, begin to move. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3635](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3635) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### duration #### duration: number **Description:** The number of milliseconds this emitter will emit particles for when in flow mode, before it stops emission. A value of 0 (the default) means there is no duration. When the duration expires the `STOP` event is emitted. Note that entering a stopped state doesn't mean all the particles have finished, just that it's not emitting any further ones. To know when the final particle expires, listen for the COMPLETE event. The counter is reset each time the `ParticleEmitter.start` method is called. 0 means the emitter will not stop based on duration. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L571](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L571) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### elapsed #### elapsed: number **Description:** The internal elasped counter. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3761](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3761) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### emitCallback #### emitCallback: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterCallback) **Description:** A function to call when a particle is emitted. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L481](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L481) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### emitCallbackScope #### emitCallbackScope: * **Description:** The calling context for [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#emitCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#emitCallback). > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L491](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L491) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### emitting #### emitting: boolean **Description:** Controls if the emitter is currently emitting a particle flow (when frequency >= 0). Already alive particles will continue to update until they expire. Controlled by [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#start](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#start) and [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#stop](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#stop). > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L607](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L607) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### emitZones #### emitZones: Array.\<[Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitZoneObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitZoneObject)> **Description:** An array containing Particle Emission Zones. These can be either EdgeZones or RandomZones. Particles are emitted from a randomly selected zone from this array. Prior to Phaser v3.60 an Emitter could only have one single Emission Zone. In 3.60 they can now have an array of Emission Zones. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L645](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L645) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### flowCounter #### flowCounter: number **Description:** The internal flow counter. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3692](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3692) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### follow #### follow: [Phaser.Types.Math.Vector2Like](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-math.md#Vector2Like) **Description:** A Game Object whose position is used as the particle origin. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L699](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L699) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### followOffset #### followOffset: [Phaser.Math.Vector2](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/math-vector2.md) **Description:** The offset of the particle origin from the [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#follow](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#follow) target. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L711](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L711) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### frameCounter #### frameCounter: number **Description:** The internal frame counter. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3715](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3715) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### frameQuantity #### frameQuantity: number **Description:** The number of consecutive particles that receive a single texture frame (per frame cycle). > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L753](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L753) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### frames #### frames: Array.\<[Phaser.Textures.Frame](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/textures-frame.md)> **Description:** The texture frames assigned to particles. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L733](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L733) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### frequency #### frequency: number **Description:** For a flow emitter, the time interval (>= 0) between particle flow cycles in ms. A value of 0 means there is one particle flow cycle for each logic update (the maximum flow frequency). This is the default setting. For an exploding emitter, this value will be -1. Calling [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#flow](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#flow) also puts the emitter in flow mode (frequency >= 0). Calling [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#explode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#explode) also puts the emitter in explode mode (frequency = -1). > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L592](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L592) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### gravityX #### gravityX: number **Description:** Horizontal acceleration applied to emitted particles, in pixels per second squared. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L436](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L436) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### gravityY #### gravityY: number **Description:** Vertical acceleration applied to emitted particles, in pixels per second squared. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L447](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L447) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### hold #### hold: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The number of milliseconds to wait after a particle has finished its life before it will be removed. This allows you to 'hold' a particle on the screen once it has reached its final state before it then vanishes. Note that all particle updates will cease, including changing alpha, scale, movement or animation. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3662](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3662) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### lifespan #### lifespan: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The lifespan of the emitted particles. This value is given in milliseconds and defaults to 1000ms (1 second). When a particle reaches this amount it is killed. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3526](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3526) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### maxAliveParticles #### maxAliveParticles: number **Description:** The maximum number of alive and rendering particles this emitter will update. When this limit is reached, a particle needs to die before another can be emitted. 0 means no limits. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L535](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L535) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### maxParticles #### maxParticles: number **Description:** Set to hard limit the amount of particle objects this emitter is allowed to create in total. This is the number of `Particle` instances it can create, not the number of 'alive' particles. 0 means unlimited. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L521](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L521) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### maxVelocityX #### maxVelocityX: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The maximum horizontal velocity emitted particles can reach, in pixels per second squared. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3144](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3144) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### maxVelocityY #### maxVelocityY: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The maximum vertical velocity emitted particles can reach, in pixels per second squared. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3169](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3169) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### moveTo #### moveTo: boolean **Description:** Whether moveToX and moveToY are set. Set automatically during configuration. When true the particles move toward the moveToX and moveToY coordinates and arrive at the end of their life. Emitter angle, speedX, and speedY are ignored. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L468](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L468) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### moveToX #### moveToX: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The x coordinate emitted particles move toward, when [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#moveTo](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#moveTo) is true. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3272](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3272) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### moveToY #### moveToY: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The y coordinate emitted particles move toward, when [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#moveTo](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#moveTo) is true. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3296](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3296) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### ops #### ops: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterOps](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterOps) **Description:** An internal object holding all of the EmitterOp instances. These are populated as part of the Emitter configuration parsing. You typically do not access them directly, but instead use the provided getters and setters on this class, such as `ParticleEmitter.speedX` etc. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L386](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L386) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleAlpha #### particleAlpha: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The alpha value of the emitted particles. This is a value between 0 and 1. Particles with alpha zero are invisible and are therefore not rendered, but are still processed by the Emitter. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3499](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3499) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleAngle #### particleAngle: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The angle at which the particles are emitted. The values are given in degrees. This allows you to control the direction of the emitter. If you wish instead to change the rotation of the particles themselves, see the `particleRotate` property. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3552](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3552) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleBringToTop #### particleBringToTop: boolean **Description:** Newly emitted particles are added to the top of the particle list, i.e. rendered above those already alive. Set to false to send them to the back. Also see the `sortOrder` property for more complex particle sorting. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L621](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L621) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### particleClass #### particleClass: function **Description:** The Particle Class which will be emitted by this Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L361](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L361) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### particleColor #### particleColor: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** A color tint value that is applied to the texture of the emitted particle. The value should be given in hex format, i.e. 0xff0000 for a red tint, and should not include the alpha channel. Tints are additive, meaning a tint value of white (0xffffff) will effectively reset the tint to nothing. Modify the `ParticleEmitter.tintFill` property to change between an additive and replacement tint mode. When you define the color via the Emitter config you should give it as an array of color values. The Particle will then interpolate through these colors over the course of its lifespan. Setting this will override any `tint` value that may also be given. This is a WebGL only feature. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3398](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3398) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleRotate #### particleRotate: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The rotation (or angle) of each particle when it is emitted. The value is given in degrees and uses a right-handed coordinate system, where 0 degrees points to the right, 90 degrees points down and -90 degrees points up. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3579](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3579) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleScaleX #### particleScaleX: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The horizontal scale of emitted particles. This is relative to the Emitters scale and that of any parent. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3346](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3346) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleScaleY #### particleScaleY: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The vertical scale of emitted particles. This is relative to the Emitters scale and that of any parent. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3372](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3372) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleTint #### particleTint: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** A color tint value that is applied to the texture of the emitted particle. The value should be given in hex format, i.e. 0xff0000 for a red tint, and should not include the alpha channel. Tints are additive, meaning a tint value of white (0xffffff) will effectively reset the tint to nothing. Modify the `ParticleEmitter.tintFill` property to change between an additive and replacement tint mode. The `tint` value will be overriden if a `color` array is provided. This is a WebGL only feature. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3463](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3463) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleX #### particleX: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType), [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnUpdateType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnUpdateType) **Description:** The x coordinate the particles are emitted from. This is relative to the Emitters x coordinate and that of any parent. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3044](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3044) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### particleY #### particleY: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType), [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnUpdateType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnUpdateType) **Description:** The y coordinate the particles are emitted from. This is relative to the Emitters x coordinate and that of any parent. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3070](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3070) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### processors #### processors: Phaser.Structs.List.\ **Description:** A list of Particle Processors being managed by this Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L890](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L890) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### quantity #### quantity: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The number of particles that are emitted each time an emission occurs, i.e. from one 'explosion' or each frame in a 'flow' cycle. The default is 1. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3606](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3606) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### radial #### radial: boolean **Description:** A radial emitter will emit particles in all directions between angle min and max, using [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#speed](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#speed) as the value. If set to false then this acts as a point Emitter. A point emitter will emit particles only in the direction derived from the speedX and speedY values. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L423](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L423) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### randomAnim #### randomAnim: boolean **Description:** Whether animations [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#anims](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#anims) are selected at random. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L773](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L773) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### randomFrame #### randomFrame: boolean **Description:** Whether texture [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#frames](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#frames) are selected at random. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L742](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L742) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### skipping #### skipping: boolean **Description:** An internal property used to tell when the emitter is in fast-forwarc mode. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L836](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L836) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### sortCallback #### sortCallback: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleSortCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleSortCallback) **Description:** The callback used to sort the particles. Only used if `sortProperty` has been set. Set this via the `setSortCallback` method. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L880](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L880) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### sortOrderAsc #### sortOrderAsc: boolean **Description:** When `sortProperty` is defined this controls the sorting order, either ascending or descending. Toggle to control the visual effect. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L870](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L870) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### sortProperty #### sortProperty: string **Description:** Optionally sort the particles before they render based on this property. The property must exist on the `Particle` class, such as `y`, `lifeT`, `scaleX`, etc. When set this overrides the `particleBringToTop` setting. To reset this and disable sorting, so this property to an empty string. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L855](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L855) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### speed #### speed: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The initial speed of emitted particles, in pixels per second. If using this as a getter it will return the `speedX` value. If using it as a setter it will update both `speedX` and `speedY` to the given value. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3194](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3194) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### speedX #### speedX: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The initial horizontal speed of emitted particles, in pixels per second. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3224](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3224) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### speedY #### speedY: [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) **Description:** The initial vertical speed of emitted particles, in pixels per second. Accessing this property should typically return a number. However, it can be set to any valid EmitterOp onEmit type. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3248](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3248) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### stopAfter #### stopAfter: number **Description:** If set, either via the Emitter config, or by directly setting this property, the Particle Emitter will stop emitting particles once this total has been reached. It will then enter a 'stopped' state, firing the `STOP` event. Note that entering a stopped state doesn't mean all the particles have finished, just that it's not emitting any further ones. To know when the final particle expires, listen for the COMPLETE event. Use this if you wish to launch an exact number of particles and then stop your emitter afterwards. The counter is reset each time the `ParticleEmitter.start` method is called. 0 means the emitter will not stop based on total emitted particles. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L548](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L548) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### stopCounter #### stopCounter: number **Description:** The internal stop counter. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3784](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3784) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### timeScale #### timeScale: number **Description:** The time rate applied to active particles, affecting lifespan, movement, and tweens. Values larger than 1 are faster than normal. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L635](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L635) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### tintFill #### tintFill: boolean **Description:** The tint fill mode used by the Particles in this Emitter. `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. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L899](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L899) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### trackVisible #### trackVisible: boolean **Description:** Whether the emitter's [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#visible) state will track the [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#follow](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#follow) target's visibility state. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L721](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L721) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### viewBounds #### viewBounds: [Phaser.Geom.Rectangle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/geom-rectangle.md) **Description:** An optional Rectangle object that is used during rendering to cull Particles from display. For example, if your particles are limited to only move within a 300x300 sized area from their origin, then you can set this Rectangle to those dimensions. The renderer will check to see if the `viewBounds` Rectangle intersects with the Camera bounds during the render step and if not it will skip rendering the Emitter entirely. This allows you to create many emitters in a Scene without the cost of rendering if the contents aren't visible. Note that the Emitter will not perform any checks to see if the Particles themselves are outside of these bounds, or not. It will simply check the bounds against the camera. Use the `getBounds` method with the `advance` parameter to help define the location and placement of the view bounds. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L674](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L674) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### worldMatrix #### worldMatrix: [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.TransformMatrix](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-components-transformmatrix.md) **Description:** An internal Transform Matrix used to cache this emitters world matrix. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L846](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L846) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### zoneIndex #### zoneIndex: number **Description:** The internal zone index. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3830](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3830) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### zoneTotal #### zoneTotal: number **Description:** The internal zone total. Treat this property as read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3853](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3853) Since: 3.60.0 --- ## Inherited Methods **From [Phaser.Events.EventEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md):** - [addListener](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#addlistener) - [emit](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#emit) - [eventNames](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#eventnames) - [listenerCount](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#listenercount) - [listeners](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#listeners) - [off](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#off) - [on](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#on) - [once](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#once) - [removeAllListeners](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#removealllisteners) - [removeListener](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#removelistener) - [shutdown](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/events-eventemitter.md#shutdown) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md):** - [clearAlpha](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md#clearalpha) - [setAlpha](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md#setalpha) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md):** - [setBlendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md#setblendmode) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md):** - [setAbove](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#setabove) - [setBelow](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#setbelow) - [setDepth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#setdepth) - [setToBack](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#settoback) - [setToTop](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#settotop) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md):** - [clearMask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#clearmask) - [createBitmapMask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#createbitmapmask) - [createGeometryMask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#creategeometrymask) - [setMask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#setmask) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Pipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md):** - [getPipelineName](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md#getpipelinename) - [initPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md#initpipeline) - [resetPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md#resetpipeline) - [setPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md#setpipeline) - [setPipelineData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-pipeline.md#setpipelinedata) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md):** - [clearFX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#clearfx) - [getPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#getpostpipeline) - [initPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#initpostpipeline) - [removePostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#removepostpipeline) - [resetPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#resetpostpipeline) - [setPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#setpostpipeline) - [setPostPipelineData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#setpostpipelinedata) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.ScrollFactor](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-scrollfactor.md):** - [setScrollFactor](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-scrollfactor.md#setscrollfactor) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Texture](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-texture.md):** - [setFrame](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-texture.md#setframe) - [setTexture](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-texture.md#settexture) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Transform](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md):** - [copyPosition](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#copyposition) - [getLocalPoint](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#getlocalpoint) - [getLocalTransformMatrix](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#getlocaltransformmatrix) - [getParentRotation](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#getparentrotation) - [getWorldPoint](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#getworldpoint) - [getWorldTransformMatrix](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#getworldtransformmatrix) - [setAngle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#setangle) - [setPosition](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#setposition) - [setRandomPosition](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#setrandomposition) - [setRotation](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#setrotation) - [setScale](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#setscale) - [setW](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#setw) - [setX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#setx) - [setY](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#sety) - [setZ](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-transform.md#setz) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md):** - [setVisible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md#setvisible) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md):** - [addedToScene](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#addedtoscene) - [addToDisplayList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#addtodisplaylist) - [addToUpdateList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#addtoupdatelist) - [destroy](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#destroy) - [disableInteractive](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#disableinteractive) - [getData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#getdata) - [getDisplayList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#getdisplaylist) - [getIndexList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#getindexlist) - [incData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#incdata) - [removedFromScene](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#removedfromscene) - [removeFromDisplayList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#removefromdisplaylist) - [removeFromUpdateList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#removefromupdatelist) - [removeInteractive](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#removeinteractive) - [setActive](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#setactive) - [setData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#setdata) - [setDataEnabled](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#setdataenabled) - [setInteractive](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#setinteractive) - [setName](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#setname) - [setState](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#setstate) - [toggleData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#toggledata) - [update](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#update) - [willRender](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md#willrender) --- ## Public Methods ### addDeathZone #### \ addDeathZone(config) **Description:** Adds a new Particle Death Zone to this Emitter. A particle is immediately killed as soon as its x/y coordinates intersect with any of the configured Death Zones. The `source` can be a Geometry Shape, such as a Circle, Rectangle or Triangle. Any valid object from the `Phaser.Geometry` namespace is allowed, as long as it supports a `contains` function. You can set the `type` to be either `onEnter` or `onLeave`. A single Death Zone instance can only exist once within this Emitter, but can belong to multiple Emitters. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | config | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.DeathZoneObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#DeathZoneObject) \| Array.\<[Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.DeathZoneObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#DeathZoneObject)> | No | A Death Zone configuration object, a Death Zone instance, a valid Geometry object or an array of them. | **Returns:** Array.\<[Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Zones.DeathZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-zones-deathzone.md)> - An array of the Death Zones that were added to this Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1705](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1705) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### addEmitZone #### \ addEmitZone(zone) **Description:** Adds a new Particle Emission Zone to this Emitter. An [EdgeZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterEdgeZoneConfig) places particles on its edges. Its [source](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EdgeZoneSource) can be a Curve, Path, Circle, Ellipse, Line, Polygon, Rectangle, or Triangle; or any object with a suitable [getPoints](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EdgeZoneSourceCallback) method. A [RandomZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterRandomZoneConfig) places the particles randomly within its interior. Its [source](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-zones-randomzone.md#source) can be a Circle, Ellipse, Line, Polygon, Rectangle, or Triangle; or any object with a suitable [getRandomPoint](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#RandomZoneSourceCallback) method. An Emission Zone can only exist once within this Emitter. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | zone | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitZoneData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitZoneData) \| Array.\<[Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitZoneData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitZoneData)> | No | An Emission Zone configuration object, a RandomZone or EdgeZone instance, or an array of them. | **Returns:** Array.\<[Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitZoneObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitZoneObject)> - An array of the Emission Zones that were added to this Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1803](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1803) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### addParticleBounds #### \ addParticleBounds(x, [y], [width], [height], [collideLeft], [collideRight], [collideTop], [collideBottom]) **Description:** Creates a Particle Bounds processor and adds it to this Emitter. This processor will check to see if any of the active Particles hit the defined boundary, as specified by a Rectangle shape in world-space. If so, they are 'rebounded' back again by having their velocity adjusted. The strength of the rebound is controlled by the `Particle.bounce` property. You should be careful to ensure that you emit particles within a bounds, if set, otherwise it will lead to unpredictable visual results as the particles are hastily repositioned. The Particle Bounds processor is returned from this method. If you wish to modify the area you can directly change its `bounds` property, along with the `collideLeft` etc values. To disable the bounds you can either set its `active` property to `false`, or if you no longer require it, call `ParticleEmitter.removeParticleProcessor`. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | x | number \| [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterBounds](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterBounds) | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterBoundsAlt](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterBoundsAlt) | No | | The x-coordinate of the left edge of the boundary, or an object representing a rectangle. | | y | number | Yes | | The y-coordinate of the top edge of the boundary. | | width | number | Yes | | The width of the boundary. | | height | number | Yes | | The height of the boundary. | | collideLeft | boolean | Yes | true | Whether particles interact with the left edge of the bounds. | | collideRight | boolean | Yes | true | Whether particles interact with the right edge of the bounds. | | collideTop | boolean | Yes | true | Whether particles interact with the top edge of the bounds. | | collideBottom | boolean | Yes | true | Whether particles interact with the bottom edge of the bounds. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleBounds](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particlebounds.md) - The Particle Bounds processor. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1459](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1459) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### addParticleProcessor #### \ addParticleProcessor(processor) **Description:** Adds a Particle Processor, such as a Gravity Well, to this Emitter. It will start processing particles from the next update as long as its `active` property is set. **Tags:** - generic **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | processor | T | No | The Particle Processor to add to this Emitter Manager. | **Returns:** T - The Particle Processor that was added to this Emitter Manager. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2034](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2034) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### atLimit #### \ atLimit() **Description:** Whether this emitter is at either its hard-cap limit (maxParticles), if set, or the max allowed number of 'alive' particles (maxAliveParticles). **Returns:** boolean - Returns `true` if this Emitter is at its limit, or `false` if no limit, or below the `maxParticles` level. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2195](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2195) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### clearDeathZones #### \ clearDeathZones() **Description:** Clear all Death Zones from this Particle Emitter. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1788](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1788) Since: 3.70.0 --- ### clearEmitZones #### \ clearEmitZones() **Description:** Clear all Emission Zones from this Particle Emitter. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1898](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1898) Since: 3.70.0 --- ### createEmitter #### \ createEmitter() **Description:** Prints a warning to the console if you mistakenly call this function thinking it works the same way as Phaser v3.55. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3032](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3032) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### createGravityWell #### \ createGravityWell(config) **Description:** Creates a new Gravity Well, adds it to this Emitter and returns a reference to it. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | config | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.GravityWellConfig](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#GravityWellConfig) | No | Configuration settings for the Gravity Well to create. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.GravityWell](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-gravitywell.md) - The Gravity Well that was created. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2106](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2106) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### depthSort #### \ depthSort() **Description:** Sorts active particles with [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#depthSortCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#depthSortCallback). **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2532](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2532) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### depthSortCallback #### \ depthSortCallback(a, b) **Description:** Calculates the difference of two particles, for sorting them by depth. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | a | object | No | The first particle. | | b | object | No | The second particle. | **Returns:** number - The difference of a and b's y coordinates. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2547](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2547) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### emitParticle #### \ emitParticle([count], [x], [y]) **Description:** Emits particles at a given position (or the emitters current position). **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | count | number | Yes | "this.quantity" | The number of Particles to emit. | | x | number | Yes | "this.x" | The x coordinate to emit the Particles from. | | y | number | Yes | "this.x" | The y coordinate to emit the Particles from. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Particle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particle.md), undefined - The most recently emitted Particle, or `undefined` if the emitter is at its limit. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2648](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2648) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### emitParticleAt #### \ emitParticleAt([x], [y], [count]) **Description:** Emits particles at the given position. If no position is given, it will emit from this Emitters current location. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | x | number | Yes | "this.x" | The x coordinate to emit the Particles from. | | y | number | Yes | "this.x" | The y coordinate to emit the Particles from. | | count | number | Yes | "this.quantity" | The number of Particles to emit. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Particle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particle.md), undefined - The most recently emitted Particle, or `undefined` if the emitter is at its limit. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2630](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2630) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### explode #### \ explode([count], [x], [y]) **Description:** Puts the emitter in explode mode (frequency = -1), stopping any current particle flow, and emits several particles all at once. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | count | number | Yes | "this.quantity" | The number of Particles to emit. | | x | number | Yes | "this.x" | The x coordinate to emit the Particles from. | | y | number | Yes | "this.x" | The y coordinate to emit the Particles from. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Particle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particle.md), undefined - The most recently emitted Particle, or `undefined` if the emitter is at its limit. **Fires:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Events#event:EXPLODE](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/event/gameobjects-particles-events.md#EXPLODE) > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2604](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2604) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### fastForward #### \ fastForward(time, [delta]) **Description:** Fast forwards this Particle Emitter and all of its particles. Works by running the Emitter `preUpdate` handler in a loop until the `time` has been reached at `delta` steps per loop. All callbacks and emitter related events that would normally be fired will still be invoked. You can make an emitter 'fast forward' via the emitter config using the `advance` property. Set this value to the number of ms you wish the emitter to be fast-forwarded by. Or, call this method post-creation. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | time | number | No | The number of ms to advance the Particle Emitter by. | | delta | number | Yes | The amount of delta to use for each step. Defaults to 1000 / 60. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2729](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2729) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### flow #### \ flow(frequency, [count], [stopAfter]) **Description:** Puts the emitter in flow mode (frequency >= 0) and starts (or restarts) a particle flow. To resume a flow at the current frequency and quantity, use [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#start](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#start) instead. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | frequency | number | No | | The time interval (>= 0) of each flow cycle, in ms. | | count | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) | Yes | 1 | The number of particles to emit at each flow cycle. | | stopAfter | number | Yes | | Stop this emitter from firing any more particles once this value is reached. Set to zero for unlimited. Setting this parameter will override any `stopAfter` value already set in the Emitter configuration object. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. **Fires:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Events#event:START](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/event/gameobjects-particles-events.md#START) > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2572](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2572) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### forEachAlive #### \ forEachAlive(callback, context) **Description:** Calls a function for each active particle in this emitter. The function is sent two parameters: a reference to the Particle instance and to this Emitter. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | callback | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterCallback) | No | The function. | | context | * | No | The functions calling context. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2301](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2301) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### forEachDead #### \ forEachDead(callback, context) **Description:** Calls a function for each inactive particle in this emitter. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | callback | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterCallback) | No | The function. | | context | * | No | The functions calling context. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2327](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2327) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### getAliveParticleCount #### \ getAliveParticleCount() **Description:** Gets the number of active (in-use) particles in this emitter. **Returns:** number - The number of particles with `active=true`. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2156](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2156) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### getAnim #### \ getAnim() **Description:** Chooses an animation from [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#anims](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#anims), if populated. **Returns:** string - The animation to play, or `null` if there aren't any. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1332](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1332) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### getBounds #### \ getBounds([padding], [advance], [delta], [output]) **Description:** Returns a bounds Rectangle calculated from the bounds of all currently _active_ Particles in this Emitter. If this Emitter has only just been created and not yet rendered, then calling this method will return a Rectangle with a max safe integer for dimensions. Use the `advance` parameter to avoid this. Typically it takes a few seconds for a flow Emitter to 'warm up'. You can use the `advance` and `delta` parameters to force the Emitter to 'fast forward' in time to try and allow the bounds to be more accurate, as it will calculate the bounds based on the particle bounds across all timesteps, giving a better result. You can also use the `padding` parameter to increase the size of the bounds. Emitters with a lot of randomness in terms of direction or lifespan can often return a bounds smaller than their possible maximum. By using the `padding` (and `advance` if needed) you can help limit this. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | padding | number | Yes | The amount of padding, in pixels, to add to the bounds Rectangle. | | advance | number | Yes | The number of ms to advance the Particle Emitter by. Defaults to 0, i.e. not used. | | delta | number | Yes | The amount of delta to use for each step. Defaults to 1000 / 60. | | output | [Phaser.Geom.Rectangle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/geom-rectangle.md) | Yes | The Rectangle to store the results in. If not given a new one will be created. | **Returns:** [Phaser.Geom.Rectangle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/geom-rectangle.md) - A Rectangle containing the calculated bounds of this Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2930](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2930) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### getDeadParticleCount #### \ getDeadParticleCount() **Description:** Gets the number of inactive (available) particles in this emitter. **Returns:** number - The number of particles with `active=false`. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2169](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2169) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### getDeathZone #### \ getDeathZone(particle) **Description:** Takes the given particle and checks to see if any of the configured Death Zones will kill it and returns the result. This method is called automatically as part of the `Particle.update` process. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | particle | [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Particle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particle.md) | No | The particle to test against the Death Zones. | **Returns:** boolean - `true` if the particle should be killed, otherwise `false`. **Fires:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Events#event:DEATH_ZONE](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/event/gameobjects-particles-events.md#DEATH_ZONE) > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1962](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1962) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### getEmitZone #### \ getEmitZone(particle) **Description:** Takes the given particle and sets its x/y coordinates to match the next available emission zone, if any have been configured. This method is called automatically as part of the `Particle.fire` process. The Emit Zones are iterated in sequence. Once a zone has had a particle emitted from it, then the next zone is used and so on, in a loop. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | particle | [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Particle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particle.md) | No | The particle to set the emission zone for. | > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1915](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1915) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### getFrame #### \ getFrame() **Description:** Chooses a texture frame from [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#frames](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#frames). **Returns:** [Phaser.Textures.Frame](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/textures-frame.md) - The texture frame. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1221](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1221) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### getParticleCount #### \ getParticleCount() **Description:** Gets the total number of particles in this emitter. **Returns:** number - The number of particles, including both alive and dead. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2182](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2182) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### getProcessors #### \ getProcessors() **Description:** Gets all active Particle Processors. **Returns:** Array.\<[Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleProcessor](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleprocessor.md)> - - An array of active Particle Processors. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2093](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2093) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### killAll #### \ killAll() **Description:** Deactivates every particle in this emitter immediately. This particles are killed but do not emit an event or callback. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2278](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2278) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### onParticleDeath #### \ onParticleDeath(callback, [context]) **Description:** Sets a function to call for each particle death. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | callback | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleDeathCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleDeathCallback) | No | The function. | | context | * | Yes | The function's calling context. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2246](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2246) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### onParticleEmit #### \ onParticleEmit(callback, [context]) **Description:** Sets a function to call for each newly emitted particle. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | callback | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterCallback) | No | The function. | | context | * | Yes | The calling context. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2214](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2214) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### overlap #### \ overlap(target) **Description:** Takes either a Rectangle Geometry object or an Arcade Physics Body and tests to see if it intersects with any currently alive Particle in this Emitter. Overlapping particles are returned in an array, where you can perform further processing on them. If nothing overlaps then the array will be empty. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | target | [Phaser.Geom.Rectangle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/geom-rectangle.md) \| [Phaser.Physics.Arcade.Body](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/physics-arcade-body.md) | No | A Rectangle or Arcade Physics Body to check for intersection against all alive particles. | **Returns:** Array.\<[Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Particle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particle.md)> - An array of Particles that overlap with the given target. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2894](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2894) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### pause #### \ pause() **Description:** [Deactivates](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#active) the emitter. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2431](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2431) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### preDestroy #### \ preDestroy() **Description:** Destroys this Particle Emitter and all Particles it owns. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3922](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L3922) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### preUpdate #### \ preUpdate(time, delta) **Description:** Updates this emitter and its particles. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | time | number | No | The current timestamp as generated by the Request Animation Frame or SetTimeout. | | delta | number | No | The delta time, in ms, elapsed since the last frame. | **Fires:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Events#event:COMPLETE](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/event/gameobjects-particles-events.md#COMPLETE) > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2770](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2770) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### removeDeathZone #### \ removeDeathZone(zone) **Description:** Removes the given Particle Death Zone from this Emitter. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | zone | [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Zones.DeathZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-zones-deathzone.md) | No | The Death Zone that should be removed from this Emitter. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1771](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1771) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### removeEmitZone #### \ removeEmitZone(zone) **Description:** Removes the given Particle Emission Zone from this Emitter. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | zone | [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Zones.EdgeZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-zones-edgezone.md) \| [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Zones.RandomZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-zones-randomzone.md) | No | The Emission Zone that should be removed from this Emitter. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1879](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1879) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### removeParticleProcessor #### \ removeParticleProcessor(processor) **Description:** Removes a Particle Processor from this Emitter. The Processor must belong to this Emitter to be removed. It is not destroyed when removed, allowing you to move it to another Emitter Manager, so if you no longer require it you should call its `destroy` method directly. **Tags:** - generic **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | processor | T | No | The Particle Processor to remove from this Emitter Manager. | **Returns:** T - The Particle Processor that was removed, or null if it could not be found. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2065](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2065) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### reserve #### \ reserve(count) **Description:** Creates inactive particles and adds them to this emitter's pool. If `ParticleEmitter.maxParticles` is set it will limit the value passed to this method to make sure it's not exceeded. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | count | number | No | The number of particles to create. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2121](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2121) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### resetCounters #### \ resetCounters(frequency, on) **Description:** Resets the internal counter trackers. You shouldn't ever need to call this directly. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | frequency | number | No | The frequency counter. | | on | boolean | No | Set the complete flag. | > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1153](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1153) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### resume #### \ resume() **Description:** [Activates](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#active) the emitter. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2446](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2446) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### setAnim #### \ setAnim(anims, [pickRandom], [quantity]) **Description:** Sets a pattern for assigning animations to emitted particles. The `anims` configuration can be any of: anim: 'red' anim: [ 'red', 'green', 'blue', 'pink', 'white' ] anim: { anims: [ 'red', 'green', 'blue', 'pink', 'white' ], [cycle: bool], [quantity: int] } Call this method at least once before any particles are created, or set `anim` in the Particle Emitter's configuration when creating the Emitter. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | anims | string \| Array.\ | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterAnimConfig](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterAnimConfig) | No | | One or more animations, or a configuration object. | | pickRandom | boolean | Yes | true | Whether animations should be assigned at random from `anims`. If a config object is given, this parameter is ignored. | | quantity | number | Yes | 1 | The number of consecutive particles that will receive each animation. If a config object is given, this parameter is ignored. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1373](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1373) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setConfig #### \ setConfig(config) **Description:** Takes an Emitter Configuration file and resets this Emitter, using any properties defined in the config to then set it up again. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | config | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterConfig](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterConfig) | No | Settings for this emitter. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L936](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L936) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setEmitterAngle #### \ setEmitterAngle(value) **Description:** Sets the angle of a [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#radial](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#radial) particle stream. The value is given in degrees using Phaser's right-handed coordinate system. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | value | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) | No | The angle of the initial velocity of emitted particles, in degrees. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1626](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1626) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### setEmitterFrame #### \ setEmitterFrame(frames, [pickRandom], [quantity]) **Description:** Sets a pattern for assigning texture frames to emitted particles. The `frames` configuration can be any of: frame: 0 frame: 'red' frame: [ 0, 1, 2, 3 ] frame: [ 'red', 'green', 'blue', 'pink', 'white' ] frame: { frames: [ 'red', 'green', 'blue', 'pink', 'white' ], [cycle: bool], [quantity: int] } **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | frames | array \| string | number | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterFrameConfig](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterFrameConfig) | No | | One or more texture frames, or a configuration object. | | pickRandom | boolean | Yes | true | Whether frames should be assigned at random from `frames`. | | quantity | number | Yes | 1 | The number of consecutive particles that will receive each frame. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1265](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1265) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### setEmitZone #### \ setEmitZone(zone) **Description:** Changes the currently active Emission Zone. The zones should have already been added to this Emitter either via the emitter config, or the `addEmitZone` method. Call this method by passing either a numeric zone index value, or the zone instance itself. Prior to v3.60 an Emitter could only have a single Emit Zone and this method was how you set it. From 3.60 and up it now performs a different function and swaps between all available active zones. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | zone | number \| [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Zones.EdgeZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-zones-edgezone.md) | [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Zones.RandomZone](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-zones-randomzone.md) | No | The Emit Zone to set as the active zone. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1994](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1994) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### setFrequency #### \ setFrequency(frequency, [quantity]) **Description:** Sets the emitter's [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#frequency](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#frequency) and [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#quantity](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#quantity). **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | frequency | number | No | The time interval (>= 0) of each flow cycle, in ms; or -1 to put the emitter in explosion mode. | | quantity | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) | Yes | The number of particles to release at each flow cycle or explosion. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1679](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1679) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### setParticleAlpha #### \ setParticleAlpha(value) **Description:** Sets the opacity (alpha) of emitted particles. You can also set the alpha of the entire emitter via `setAlpha`. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | value | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) \| [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnUpdateType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnUpdateType) | No | A value between 0 (transparent) and 1 (opaque). | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1587](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1587) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setParticleGravity #### \ setParticleGravity(x, y) **Description:** Sets the gravity applied to emitted particles. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | x | number | No | Horizontal acceleration due to gravity, in pixels per second squared. Set to zero for no gravity. | | y | number | No | Vertical acceleration due to gravity, in pixels per second squared. Set to zero for no gravity. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1568](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1568) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setParticleLifespan #### \ setParticleLifespan(value) **Description:** Sets the lifespan of newly emitted particles in milliseconds. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | value | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) | No | The lifespan of a particle, in ms. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1645](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1645) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setParticleScale #### \ setParticleScale([x], [y]) **Description:** Sets the vertical and horizontal scale of the emitted particles. You can also set the scale of the entire emitter via `setScale`. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | x | number | Yes | 1 | The horizontal scale of the emitted Particles. | | y | number | Yes | "x" | The vertical scale of emitted Particles. If not set it will use the `x` value. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1544](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1544) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setParticleSpeed #### \ setParticleSpeed(x, [y]) **Description:** Sets the initial radial speed of emitted particles. Changes the emitter to radial mode. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | x | number | No | | The horizontal speed of the emitted Particles. | | y | number | Yes | "x" | The vertical speed of emitted Particles. If not set it will use the `x` value. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1510](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1510) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setParticleTint #### \ setParticleTint(value) **Description:** Sets the color tint of emitted particles. This is a WebGL only feature. **Tags:** - webglOnly **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | value | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) \| [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnUpdateType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnUpdateType) | No | A value between 0 and 0xffffff. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1606](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1606) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setQuantity #### \ setQuantity(quantity) **Description:** Sets the number of particles released at each flow cycle or explosion. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | quantity | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.EmitterOpOnEmitType](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#EmitterOpOnEmitType) | No | The number of particles to release at each flow cycle or explosion. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1662](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1662) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### setRadial #### \ setRadial([value]) **Description:** Turns [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#radial](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#radial) particle movement on or off. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | value | boolean | Yes | true | Radial mode (true) or point mode (true). | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1440](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1440) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### setSortCallback #### \ setSortCallback([callback]) **Description:** Sets a callback to be used to sort the particles before rendering each frame. This allows you to define your own logic and behavior in the callback. The callback will be sent two parameters: the two Particles being compared, and must adhere to the criteria of the `compareFn` in `Array.sort`: [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Array/sort#description](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Array/sort#description) Call this method with no parameters to reset the sort callback. Setting your own callback will override both the `particleBringToTop` and `sortProperty` settings of this Emitter. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | callback | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleSortCallback](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleSortCallback) | Yes | The callback to invoke when the particles are sorted. Leave undefined to reset to the default. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2494](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2494) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### setSortProperty #### \ setSortProperty([property], [ascending]) **Description:** Set the property by which active particles are sorted prior to be rendered. It allows you to control the rendering order of the particles. This can be any valid property of the `Particle` class, such as `y`, `alpha` or `lifeT`. The 'alive' particles array is sorted in place each game frame. Setting a sort property will override the `particleBringToTop` setting. If you wish to use your own sorting function, see `setSortCallback` instead. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | property | string | Yes | | The property on the `Particle` class to sort by. | | ascending | boolean | Yes | true | Should the particles be sorted in ascending or descending order? | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2461](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2461) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### start #### \ start([advance], [duration]) **Description:** Turns [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#on](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#on) the emitter and resets the flow counter. If this emitter is in flow mode (frequency >= 0; the default), the particle flow will start (or restart). If this emitter is in explode mode (frequency = -1), nothing will happen. Use [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#explode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#explode) or [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter#flow](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#flow) instead. Calling this method will emit the `START` event. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | advance | number | Yes | 0 | Advance this number of ms in time through the emitter. | | duration | number | Yes | 0 | Limit this emitter to only emit particles for the given number of ms. Setting this parameter will override any duration already set in the Emitter configuration object. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. **Fires:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Events#event:START](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/event/gameobjects-particles-events.md#START) > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2351](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2351) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### startFollow #### \ startFollow(target, [offsetX], [offsetY], [trackVisible]) **Description:** Continuously moves the particle origin to follow a Game Object's position. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | target | [Phaser.Types.Math.Vector2Like](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-math.md#Vector2Like) | No | | The Object to follow. | | offsetX | number | Yes | 0 | Horizontal offset of the particle origin from the Game Object. | | offsetY | number | Yes | 0 | Vertical offset of the particle origin from the Game Object. | | trackVisible | boolean | Yes | false | Whether the emitter's visible state will track the target's visible state. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1178](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1178) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### stop #### \ stop([kill]) **Description:** Turns [off](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md#emitting) the emitter and stops it from emitting further particles. Currently alive particles will remain active until they naturally expire unless you set the `kill` parameter to `true`. Calling this method will emit the `STOP` event. When the final particle has expired the `COMPLETE` event will be emitted. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | kill | boolean | Yes | false | Kill all particles immediately (true), or leave them to die after their lifespan expires? (false, the default) | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. **Fires:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.Events#event:STOP](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/event/gameobjects-particles-events.md#STOP) > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2396](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L2396) Since: 3.11.0 --- ### stopFollow #### \ stopFollow() **Description:** Stops following a Game Object. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1204](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1204) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### toJSON #### \ toJSON() **Description:** Creates a description of this emitter suitable for JSON serialization. **Overrides:** Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#toJSON **Returns:** [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.JSONGameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects.md#JSONGameObject) - A JSON representation of the Game Object. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1102](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1102) Since: 3.0.0 --- ### updateConfig #### \ updateConfig(config) **Description:** Takes an existing Emitter Configuration file and updates this Emitter. Existing properties are overriden while new properties are added. The updated configuration is then passed to the `setConfig` method to reset the Emitter with the updated configuration. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | config | [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitterConfig](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/typedef/types-gameobjects-particles.md#ParticleEmitterConfig) | No | Settings for this emitter. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Particles.ParticleEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.88.2/class/gameobjects-particles-particleemitter.md) - This Particle Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1072](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.88.2/src/gameobjects/particles/ParticleEmitter.js#L1072) Since: 3.85.0 --- --- ## For AI agents: Phaser AE Phaser AE (Agentic Edition) is how people make games with AI on phaser.io. 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