--- title: "Layer" docs: "Phaser v3.90.0" url: https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer 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. # Layer A Layer Game Object. A Layer is a special type of Game Object that acts as a Display List. You can add any type of Game Object to a Layer, just as you would to a Scene. Layers can be used to visually group together 'layers' of Game Objects: ```javascript const spaceman = this.add.sprite(150, 300, 'spaceman'); const bunny = this.add.sprite(400, 300, 'bunny'); const elephant = this.add.sprite(650, 300, 'elephant'); const layer = this.add.layer(); layer.add([ spaceman, bunny, elephant ]); ``` The 3 sprites in the example above will now be managed by the Layer they were added to. Therefore, if you then set `layer.setVisible(false)` they would all vanish from the display. You can also control the depth of the Game Objects within the Layer. For example, calling the `setDepth` method of a child of a Layer will allow you to adjust the depth of that child _within the Layer itself_, rather than the whole Scene. The Layer, too, can have its depth set as well. The Layer class also offers many different methods for manipulating the list, such as the methods `moveUp`, `moveDown`, `sendToBack`, `bringToTop` and so on. These allow you to change the display list position of the Layers children, causing it to adjust the order in which they are rendered. Using `setDepth` on a child allows you to override this. Layers can have Post FX Pipelines set, which allows you to easily enable a post pipeline across a whole range of children, which, depending on the effect, can often be far more efficient that doing so on a per-child basis. Layers have no position or size within the Scene. This means you cannot enable a Layer for physics or input, or change the position, rotation or scale of a Layer. They also have no scroll factor, texture, tint, origin, crop or bounds. If you need those kind of features then you should use a Container instead. Containers can be added to Layers, but Layers cannot be added to Containers. However, you can set the Alpha, Blend Mode, Depth, Mask and Visible state of a Layer. These settings will impact all children being rendered by the Layer. **Constructor** `new Layer(scene, [children])` **Parameters** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | scene | [Phaser.Scene](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/scene.md) | No | The Scene to which this Game Object belongs. A Game Object can only belong to one Scene at a time. | | children | Array.\<[Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md)> | Yes | An optional array of Game Objects to add to this Layer. | --- **Scope**: static **Extends** > Phaser.Structs.List.\ > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md) > [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md) > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L19](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L19) Since: 3.50.0 ## Inherited Members **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md):** - [alpha](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md#alpha) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md):** - [blendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md#blendmode) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md):** - [depth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#depth) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md):** - [mask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#mask) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md):** - [hasPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#haspostpipeline) - [postFX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#postfx) - [postPipelineData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#postpipelinedata) - [postPipelines](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#postpipelines) - [preFX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#prefx) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md):** - [visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md#visible) --- ## Public Members ### active #### active: boolean **Description:** The active state of this Game Object. A Game Object with an active state of `true` is processed by the Scenes UpdateList, if added to it. An active object is one which is having its logic and internal systems updated. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L178](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L178) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### body #### body: [Phaser.Physics.Arcade.Body](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/physics-arcade-body.md), [Phaser.Physics.Arcade.StaticBody](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/physics-arcade-staticbody.md), MatterJS.BodyType **Description:** This property is kept purely so a Layer has the same shape as a Game Object. You cannot give a Layer a physics body. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L251](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L251) Since: 3.51.0 --- ### cameraFilter #### cameraFilter: number **Description:** A bitmask that controls if this Game Object is drawn by a Camera or not. Not usually set directly, instead call `Camera.ignore`, however you can set this property directly using the Camera.id property: > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L225](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L225) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### data #### data: [Phaser.Data.DataManager](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/data-datamanager.md) **Description:** A Data Manager. It allows you to store, query and get key/value paired information specific to this Game Object. `null` by default. Automatically created if you use `getData` or `setData` or `setDataEnabled`. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L201](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L201) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### displayList #### displayList: [Phaser.GameObjects.DisplayList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-displaylist.md), [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) **Description:** Holds a reference to the Display List that contains this Game Object. This is set automatically when this Game Object is added to a Scene or Layer. You should treat this property as being read-only. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L115](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L115) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### events #### events: [Phaser.Events.EventEmitter](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/events-eventemitter.md) **Description:** A reference to the Scene Event Emitter. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L284](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L284) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### ignoreDestroy #### ignoreDestroy: boolean **Description:** This Game Object will ignore all calls made to its destroy method if this flag is set to `true`. This includes calls that may come from a Group, Container or the Scene itself. While it allows you to persist a Game Object across Scenes, please understand you are entirely responsible for managing references to and from this Game Object. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L262](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L262) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### input #### input: [Phaser.Types.Input.InteractiveObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/typedef/types-input.md#InteractiveObject) **Description:** This property is kept purely so a Layer has the same shape as a Game Object. You cannot input enable a Layer. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L240](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L240) Since: 3.51.0 --- ### name #### name: string **Description:** The name of this Game Object. Empty by default and never populated by Phaser, this is left for developers to use. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L167](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L167) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### parentContainer #### parentContainer: [Phaser.GameObjects.Container](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-container.md) **Description:** A Layer cannot be placed inside a Container. This property is kept purely so a Layer has the same shape as a Game Object. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L155](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L155) Since: 3.51.0 --- ### renderFlags #### renderFlags: number **Description:** The flags that are compared against `RENDER_MASK` to determine if this Game Object will render or not. The bits are 0001 | 0010 | 0100 | 1000 set by the components Visible, Alpha, Transform and Texture respectively. If those components are not used by your custom class then you can use this bitmask as you wish. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L213](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L213) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### scene #### scene: [Phaser.Scene](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/scene.md) **Description:** A reference to the Scene to which this Game Object belongs. Game Objects can only belong to one Scene. You should consider this property as being read-only. You cannot move a Game Object to another Scene by simply changing it. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L101](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L101) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### sortChildrenFlag #### sortChildrenFlag: boolean **Description:** The flag the determines whether Game Objects should be sorted when `depthSort()` is called. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L293](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L293) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### state #### state: number, string **Description:** The current state of this Game Object. Phaser itself will never modify this value, although plugins may do so. Use this property to track the state of a Game Object during its lifetime. For example, it could change from a state of 'moving', to 'attacking', to 'dead'. The state value should be an integer (ideally mapped to a constant in your game code), or a string. These are recommended to keep it light and simple, with fast comparisons. If you need to store complex data about your Game Object, look at using the Data Component instead. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L139](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L139) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### systems #### systems: [Phaser.Scenes.Systems](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/scenes-systems.md) **Description:** A reference to the Scene Systems. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L275](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L275) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### tabIndex #### tabIndex: number **Description:** The Tab Index of the Game Object. Reserved for future use by plugins and the Input Manager. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L190](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L190) Since: 3.51.0 --- ### type #### type: string **Description:** A textual representation of this Game Object, i.e. `sprite`. Used internally by Phaser but is available for your own custom classes to populate. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L129](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L129) Since: 3.50.0 --- ## Inherited Methods **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.AlphaSingle](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md):** - [clearAlpha](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md#clearalpha) - [setAlpha](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-alphasingle.md#setalpha) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.BlendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md):** - [setBlendMode](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-blendmode.md#setblendmode) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Depth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md):** - [setAbove](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#setabove) - [setBelow](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#setbelow) - [setDepth](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#setdepth) - [setToBack](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#settoback) - [setToTop](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-depth.md#settotop) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Mask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md):** - [clearMask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#clearmask) - [createBitmapMask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#createbitmapmask) - [createGeometryMask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#creategeometrymask) - [setMask](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-mask.md#setmask) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.PostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md):** - [clearFX](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#clearfx) - [getPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#getpostpipeline) - [initPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#initpostpipeline) - [removePostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#removepostpipeline) - [resetPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#resetpostpipeline) - [setPostPipeline](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#setpostpipeline) - [setPostPipelineData](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-postpipeline.md#setpostpipelinedata) **From [Phaser.GameObjects.Components.Visible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md):** - [setVisible](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/namespace/gameobjects-components-visible.md#setvisible) --- ## Public Methods ### addedToScene #### \ addedToScene() **Description:** This callback is invoked when this Game Object is added to a Scene. Can be overriden by custom Game Objects, but be aware of some Game Objects that will use this, such as Sprites, to add themselves into the Update List. You can also listen for the `ADDED_TO_SCENE` event from this Game Object. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L607](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L607) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### addToDisplayList #### \ addToDisplayList([displayList]) **Description:** Adds this Layer to the given Display List. If no Display List is specified, it will default to the Display List owned by the Scene to which this Layer belongs. A Layer can only exist on one Display List at any given time, but may move freely between them. If this Layer is already on another Display List when this method is called, it will first be removed from it, before being added to the new list. You can query which list it is on by looking at the `Phaser.GameObjects.Layer#displayList` property. If a Layer isn't on any display list, it will not be rendered. If you just wish to temporarily disable it from rendering, consider using the `setVisible` method, instead. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | displayList | [Phaser.GameObjects.DisplayList](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-displaylist.md) \| [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) | Yes | The Display List to add to. Defaults to the Scene Display List. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This Layer instance. **Fires:** [Phaser.Scenes.Events#event:ADDED_TO_SCENE](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/event/scenes-events.md#ADDED_TO_SCENE), [Phaser.GameObjects.Events#event:ADDED_TO_SCENE](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/event/gameobjects-events.md#ADDED_TO_SCENE) > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L832](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L832) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### depthSort #### \ depthSort() **Description:** Immediately sorts the display list if the flag is set. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L785](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L785) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### destroy #### \ destroy([fromScene]) **Description:** Destroys this Layer removing it from the Display List and Update List and severing all ties to parent resources. Also destroys all children of this Layer. If you do not wish for the children to be destroyed, you should move them from this Layer first. Use this to remove this Layer from your game if you don't ever plan to use it again. As long as no reference to it exists within your own code it should become free for garbage collection by the browser. If you just want to temporarily disable an object then look at using the Game Object Pool instead of destroying it, as destroyed objects cannot be resurrected. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | default | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ------- | ----------- | | fromScene | boolean | Yes | false | `True` if this Game Object is being destroyed by the Scene, `false` if not. | **Fires:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Events#event:DESTROY](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/event/gameobjects-events.md#DESTROY) > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L953](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L953) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### disableInteractive #### \ disableInteractive() **Description:** A Layer cannot be enabled for input. This method does nothing and is kept to ensure the Layer has the same shape as a Game Object. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L575](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L575) Since: 3.51.0 --- ### getChildren #### \ getChildren() **Description:** Returns a reference to the array which contains all Game Objects in this Layer. This is a reference, not a copy of it, so be very careful not to mutate it. **Returns:** Array.\<[Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md)> - An array of Game Objects within this Layer. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L817](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L817) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### getData #### \ getData(key) **Description:** Retrieves the value for the given key in this Game Objects Data Manager, or undefined if it doesn't exist. You can also access values via the `values` object. For example, if you had a key called `gold` you can do either: ```javascript sprite.getData('gold'); ``` Or access the value directly: ```javascript sprite.data.values.gold; ``` You can also pass in an array of keys, in which case an array of values will be returned: ```javascript sprite.getData([ 'gold', 'armor', 'health' ]); ``` This approach is useful for destructuring arrays in ES6. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | key | string \| Array.\ | No | The key of the value to retrieve, or an array of keys. | **Returns:** * - The value belonging to the given key, or an array of values, the order of which will match the input array. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L519](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L519) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### getDisplayList #### \ getDisplayList() **Description:** Returns a reference to the underlying display list _array_ that contains this Game Object, which will be either the Scene's Display List or the internal list belonging to its parent Container, if it has one. If this Game Object is not on a display list or in a container, it will return `null`. You should be very careful with this method, and understand that it returns a direct reference to the internal array used by the Display List. Mutating this array directly can cause all kinds of subtle and difficult to debug issues in your game. **Returns:** Array.\<[Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md)> - The internal Display List array of Game Objects, or `null`. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L921](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L921) Since: 3.88.0 --- ### getIndexList #### \ getIndexList() **Description:** Returns an array containing the display list index of either this Game Object, or if it has one, its parent Container. It then iterates up through all of the parent containers until it hits the root of the display list (which is index 0 in the returned array). Used internally by the InputPlugin but also useful if you wish to find out the display depth of this Game Object and all of its ancestors. **Returns:** Array.\ - An array of display list position indexes. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L678](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L678) Since: 3.51.0 --- ### incData #### \ incData(key, [data]) **Description:** Increase a value for the given key within this Game Objects Data Manager. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is increased from 0. If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via `setDataEnabled`) then it will be enabled before setting the value. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created. When the value is first set, a `setdata` event is emitted from this Game Object. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | key | string \| object | No | The key to increase the value for. | | data | * | Yes | The value to increase for the given key. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L460](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L460) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### queueDepthSort #### \ queueDepthSort() **Description:** Force a sort of the display list on the next call to depthSort. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L774](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L774) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### removedFromScene #### \ removedFromScene() **Description:** This callback is invoked when this Game Object is removed from a Scene. Can be overriden by custom Game Objects, but be aware of some Game Objects that will use this, such as Sprites, to removed themselves from the Update List. You can also listen for the `REMOVED_FROM_SCENE` event from this Game Object. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L622](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L622) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### removeFromDisplayList #### \ removeFromDisplayList() **Description:** Removes this Layer from the Display List it is currently on. A Layer can only exist on one Display List at any given time, but may move freely removed and added back at a later stage. You can query which list it is on by looking at the `Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject#displayList` property. If a Layer isn't on any Display List, it will not be rendered. If you just wish to temporarily disable it from rendering, consider using the `setVisible` method, instead. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This Layer instance. **Fires:** [Phaser.Scenes.Events#event:REMOVED_FROM_SCENE](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/event/scenes-events.md#REMOVED_FROM_SCENE), [Phaser.GameObjects.Events#event:REMOVED_FROM_SCENE](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/event/gameobjects-events.md#REMOVED_FROM_SCENE) > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L883](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L883) Since: 3.60.0 --- ### removeInteractive #### \ removeInteractive() **Description:** A Layer cannot be enabled for input. This method does nothing and is kept to ensure the Layer has the same shape as a Game Object. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L591](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L591) Since: 3.51.0 --- ### setActive #### \ setActive(value) **Description:** Sets the `active` property of this Game Object and returns this Game Object for further chaining. A Game Object with its `active` property set to `true` will be updated by the Scenes UpdateList. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | value | boolean | No | True if this Game Object should be set as active, false if not. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L322](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L322) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### setData #### \ setData(key, [data]) **Description:** Allows you to store a key value pair within this Game Objects Data Manager. If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via `setDataEnabled`) then it will be enabled before setting the value. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created. ```javascript sprite.setData('name', 'Red Gem Stone'); ``` You can also pass in an object of key value pairs as the first argument: ```javascript sprite.setData({ name: 'Red Gem Stone', level: 2, owner: 'Link', gold: 50 }); ``` To get a value back again you can call `getData`: ```javascript sprite.getData('gold'); ``` Or you can access the value directly via the `values` property, where it works like any other variable: ```javascript sprite.data.values.gold += 50; ``` When the value is first set, a `setdata` event is emitted from this Game Object. If the key already exists, a `changedata` event is emitted instead, along an event named after the key. For example, if you updated an existing key called `PlayerLives` then it would emit the event `changedata-PlayerLives`. These events will be emitted regardless if you use this method to set the value, or the direct `values` setter. Please note that the data keys are case-sensitive and must be valid JavaScript Object property strings. This means the keys `gold` and `Gold` are treated as two unique values within the Data Manager. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | key | string \| object | No | The key to set the value for. Or an object of key value pairs. If an object the `data` argument is ignored. | | data | * | Yes | The value to set for the given key. If an object is provided as the key this argument is ignored. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L401](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L401) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### setDataEnabled #### \ setDataEnabled() **Description:** Adds a Data Manager component to this Game Object. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L382](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L382) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### setInteractive #### \ setInteractive() **Description:** A Layer cannot be enabled for input. This method does nothing and is kept to ensure the Layer has the same shape as a Game Object. **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L559](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L559) Since: 3.51.0 --- ### setName #### \ setName(value) **Description:** Sets the `name` property of this Game Object and returns this Game Object for further chaining. The `name` property is not populated by Phaser and is presented for your own use. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | value | string | No | The name to be given to this Game Object. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L340](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L340) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### setState #### \ setState(value) **Description:** Sets the current state of this Game Object. Phaser itself will never modify the State of a Game Object, although plugins may do so. For example, a Game Object could change from a state of 'moving', to 'attacking', to 'dead'. The state value should typically be an integer (ideally mapped to a constant in your game code), but could also be a string. It is recommended to keep it light and simple. If you need to store complex data about your Game Object, look at using the Data Component instead. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | value | number \| string | No | The state of the Game Object. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L358](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L358) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### sortByDepth #### \ sortByDepth(childA, childB) **Description:** Compare the depth of two Game Objects. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | childA | [Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md) | No | The first Game Object. | | childB | [Phaser.GameObjects.GameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-gameobject.md) | No | The second Game Object. | **Returns:** number - The difference between the depths of each Game Object. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L801](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L801) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### toggleData #### \ toggleData(key) **Description:** Toggle a boolean value for the given key within this Game Objects Data Manager. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is toggled from false. If the Game Object has not been enabled for data (via `setDataEnabled`) then it will be enabled before setting the value. If the key doesn't already exist in the Data Manager then it is created. When the value is first set, a `setdata` event is emitted from this Game Object. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | key | string \| object | No | The key to toggle the value for. | **Returns:** [Phaser.GameObjects.Layer](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/gameobjects-layer.md) - This GameObject. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L490](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L490) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### toJSON #### \ toJSON() **Description:** Returns a JSON representation of the Game Object. **Returns:** [Phaser.Types.GameObjects.JSONGameObject](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/typedef/types-gameobjects.md#JSONGameObject) - A JSON representation of the Game Object. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L649](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L649) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### update #### \ update([args]) **Description:** To be overridden by custom GameObjects. Allows base objects to be used in a Pool. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | args | * | Yes | args | > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L637](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L637) Since: 3.50.0 --- ### willRender #### \ willRender(camera) **Description:** Compares the renderMask with the renderFlags to see if this Game Object will render or not. Also checks the Game Object against the given Cameras exclusion list. **Parameters:** | name | type | optional | description | | ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- | | camera | [Phaser.Cameras.Scene2D.Camera](https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/3.90.0/class/cameras-scene2d-camera.md) | No | The Camera to check against this Game Object. | **Returns:** boolean - True if the Game Object should be rendered, otherwise false. > Source: [src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L662](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v3.90.0/src/gameobjects/layer/Layer.js#L662) Since: 3.50.0 --- --- ## For AI agents: Phaser AE Phaser AE (Agentic Edition) is how people make games with AI on phaser.io. 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