---
title: "Phaser.Utils.Objects"
docs: "Phaser v4.0.0"
url: https://phaser.io/oss/docs/api-documentation/4.0.0/namespace/utils-objects
site: Phaser - https://phaser.io
---

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# Phaser.Utils.Objects

Scope: 
static
> Source: [src/utils/object/index.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/index.js#L7)  


## Static functions

### Clone

#### \<static> Clone(obj)


**Description:**

Shallow Object Clone. Will not clone nested objects.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| obj | object | No | The object to clone. |


**Returns:** object - A new object with the same properties as the input object.


> Source: [src/utils/object/Clone.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/Clone.js#L7)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### DeepCopy

#### \<static> DeepCopy(inObject)


**Description:**

Recursively deep copies the given object or array, returning a brand new instance with all nested objects and arrays also cloned. The original object is not modified. If a non-object value is passed (such as a string, number, boolean, or null), it is returned as-is.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| inObject | object | No | The object or array to deep copy. |


**Returns:** object - A deep copy of the original object or array.


> Source: [src/utils/object/DeepCopy.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/DeepCopy.js#L7)  
Since: 3.50.0


---

### Extend

#### \<static> Extend([args])


**Description:**

Merges the properties of one or more source objects into a target object, returning the modified target. This is a slightly modified version of [jQuery.extend](http://api.jquery.com/jQuery.extend/).

The function accepts a variadic argument list. If the first argument is a boolean `true`, a deep (recursive) copy is performed, and the second argument is treated as the target. Otherwise, the first argument is the target and all subsequent arguments are source objects. Properties from each source object are copied onto the target in order; later sources overwrite earlier ones for the same key. Nested plain objects and arrays are cloned rather than referenced during a deep copy, preventing mutation of the originals. `undefined` values on a source are never copied to the target.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| args | * | Yes | An optional leading boolean for deep-copy mode, followed by the target object, then one or more source objects whose properties will be merged into the target. |


**Returns:** object - The extended object.


> Source: [src/utils/object/Extend.js#L13](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/Extend.js#L13)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### GetAdvancedValue

#### \<static> GetAdvancedValue(source, key, defaultValue)


**Description:**

Retrieves a value from an object. Extends `GetValue` with support for dynamic and randomized value types, making it useful for configuration objects where values may be fixed, procedural, or randomly selected at the point of use (for example, particle emitter configs or group configs).

The following value types are supported for the retrieved property:

Explicit value:

{

    x: 4

}

Function — invoked with the property key as its argument; its return value is used:

{

    x: function (key) { return 4; }

}

Array — one element is picked at random from the array:

{

    x: [a, b, c, d, e, f]

}

Random integer between min and max (inclusive):

{

    x: { randInt: [min, max] }

}

Random float between min and max:

{

    x: { randFloat: [min, max] }

}

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| source | object | No | The object to retrieve the value from. |
| key | string | No | The name of the property to retrieve from the object. If a property is nested, the names of its preceding properties should be separated by a dot (`.`) - `banner.hideBanner` would return the value of the `hideBanner` property from the object stored in the `banner` property of the `source` object. |
| defaultValue | * | No | The value to return if the `key` isn't found in the `source` object. |


**Returns:** * - The value of the requested key.


> Source: [src/utils/object/GetAdvancedValue.js#L10](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/GetAdvancedValue.js#L10)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### GetFastValue

#### \<static> GetFastValue(source, key, [defaultValue])


**Description:**

Retrieves the value of the given key from the top level of the source object. If the source is not an object (i.e. it is falsy, a number, or a string), or if the key does not exist on the source, the defaultValue is returned instead.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| source | object | No | The object to search |
| key | string | No | The key for the property on source. Must exist at the top level of the source object (no periods) |
| defaultValue | * | Yes | The default value to use if the key does not exist. |


**Returns:** * - The value if found; otherwise, defaultValue (null if none provided)


> Source: [src/utils/object/GetFastValue.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/GetFastValue.js#L7)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### GetMinMaxValue

#### \<static> GetMinMaxValue(source, key, min, max, defaultValue)


**Description:**

Retrieves a numerical value from a source object using the given key, then clamps it to the inclusive range defined by `min` and `max`. If the property does not exist on the source object, the `defaultValue` is used instead. Nested properties can be accessed by separating key names with a dot. The returned value is always within the specified bounds.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| source | object | No | The object to retrieve the value from. |
| key | string | No | The name of the property to retrieve from the object. If a property is nested, the names of its preceding properties should be separated by a dot (`.`). |
| min | number | No | The minimum value which can be returned. |
| max | number | No | The maximum value which can be returned. |
| defaultValue | number | No | The value to return if the property doesn't exist. If not provided, defaults to `min`. It's also constrained to the given bounds. |


**Returns:** number - The clamped value from the `source` object.


> Source: [src/utils/object/GetMinMaxValue.js#L10](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/GetMinMaxValue.js#L10)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### GetValue

#### \<static> GetValue(source, key, defaultValue, [altSource])


**Description:**

Retrieves a value from an object, or an alternative object, falling to a back-up default value if not found.

The key is a string, which can be split based on the use of the period character.

For example:

```javascript

const source = {

  lives: 3,

  render: {

    screen: {

      width: 1024

    }

  }

}



const lives = GetValue(source, 'lives', 1);

const width = GetValue(source, 'render.screen.width', 800);

const height = GetValue(source, 'render.screen.height', 600);

```

In the code above, `lives` will be 3 because it's defined at the top level of `source`. The `width` value will be 1024 because it can be found inside the `render.screen` object. The `height` value will be 600, the default value, because it is missing from the `render.screen` object.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| source | object | No | The primary object to try to retrieve the value from. If not found in here, `altSource` is checked. |
| key | string | No | The name of the property to retrieve from the object. If a property is nested, the names of its preceding properties should be separated by a dot (`.`) - `banner.hideBanner` would return the value of the `hideBanner` property from the object stored in the `banner` property of the `source` object. |
| defaultValue | * | No | The value to return if the `key` isn't found in the `source` object. |
| altSource | object | Yes | An alternative object to retrieve the value from. If the property exists in `source` then `altSource` will not be used. |


**Returns:** * - The value of the requested key.


> Source: [src/utils/object/GetValue.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/GetValue.js#L7)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### HasAll

#### \<static> HasAll(source, keys)


**Description:**

Verifies that an object contains all requested keys

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| source | object | No | An object on which to check for key existence. |
| keys | Array.\<string> | No | An array of keys to ensure the source object contains. |


**Returns:** boolean - `true` if the source object contains all keys, `false` otherwise.


> Source: [src/utils/object/HasAll.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/HasAll.js#L7)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### HasAny

#### \<static> HasAny(source, keys)


**Description:**

Verifies that an object contains at least one of the requested keys

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| source | object | No | An object on which to check for key existence. |
| keys | Array.\<string> | No | An array of keys to search the object for. |


**Returns:** boolean - `true` if the source object contains at least one of the keys, otherwise `false`.


> Source: [src/utils/object/HasAny.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/HasAny.js#L7)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### HasValue

#### \<static> HasValue(source, key)


**Description:**

Determine whether the source object has its own property with the specified key. This uses `hasOwnProperty` internally, so only own (non-inherited) properties are checked.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| source | object | No | The source object to be checked. |
| key | string | No | The property to check for within the object. |


**Returns:** boolean - `true` if the provided `key` exists on the `source` object, otherwise `false`.


> Source: [src/utils/object/HasValue.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/HasValue.js#L7)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### IsPlainObject

#### \<static> IsPlainObject(obj)


**Description:**

This is a slightly modified version of jQuery.isPlainObject. A plain object is an object whose internal [[Class]] property is `[object Object]`, meaning it was created via `{}`, `new Object()`, or `Object.create(null)`. Objects such as DOM nodes, the `window` object, and instances of custom classes are not considered plain objects and will cause this function to return `false`.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| obj | object | No | The object to inspect. |


**Returns:** boolean - `true` if the object is plain, otherwise `false`.


> Source: [src/utils/object/IsPlainObject.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/IsPlainObject.js#L7)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### Merge

#### \<static> Merge(obj1, obj2)


**Description:**

Performs a shallow merge of two plain objects, returning a brand new object that contains all properties from both. Neither input object is modified. When the same key exists in both objects, the value from obj1 takes precedence over the value from obj2.

This is a shallow copy only. Deeply nested objects are not cloned, so be sure to only use this function on objects with a single level of nesting.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| obj1 | object | No | The base object. Its properties take precedence in the event of a key conflict. |
| obj2 | object | No | The secondary object. Properties unique to this object are added to the result. |


**Returns:** object - A new object containing the merged properties of obj1 and obj2.


> Source: [src/utils/object/Merge.js#L9](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/Merge.js#L9)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### MergeRight

#### \<static> MergeRight(obj1, obj2)


**Description:**

Creates a new object by cloning `obj1`, then merging values from `obj2` into it using a "right wins" strategy.

Only keys that exist in `obj1` are considered. For each key in `obj2` that also exists in `obj1`, the value from `obj2` overwrites the cloned value. Keys present in `obj2` but absent from `obj1` are ignored entirely. This differs from a standard merge in that `obj2` cannot introduce new keys — it can only override existing ones.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| obj1 | object | No | The first object to merge. |
| obj2 | object | No | The second object to merge. Keys from this object which also exist in `obj1` will be copied to `obj1`. |


**Returns:** object - The merged object. `obj1` and `obj2` are not modified.


> Source: [src/utils/object/MergeRight.js#L9](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/MergeRight.js#L9)  
Since: 3.0.0


---

### Pick

#### \<static> Pick(object, keys)


**Description:**

Returns a new object that only contains the `keys` that were found on the object provided. If no `keys` are found, an empty object is returned.

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| object | object | No | The object to pick the provided keys from. |
| keys | array | No | An array of properties to retrieve from the provided object. |


**Returns:** object - A new object that only contains the `keys` that were found on the provided object. If no `keys` were found, an empty object will be returned.


> Source: [src/utils/object/Pick.js#L9](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/Pick.js#L9)  
Since: 3.18.0


---

### SetValue

#### \<static> SetValue(source, key, value)


**Description:**

Sets a value in an object, allowing for dot notation to control the depth of the property.

For example:

```javascript

var data = {

  world: {

    position: {

      x: 200,

      y: 100

    }

  }

};



SetValue(data, 'world.position.y', 300);



console.log(data.world.position.y); // 300

```

**Parameters:**
| name | type | optional | description |
| ---- | ---- | -------- | ----------- |
| source | object | No | The object to set the value in. |
| key | string | No | The name of the property in the object. If a property is nested, the names of its preceding properties should be separated by a dot (`.`) |
| value | any | No | The value to set into the property, if found in the source object. |


**Returns:** boolean - `true` if the property key was valid and the value was set, otherwise `false`.


> Source: [src/utils/object/SetValue.js#L7](https://github.com/phaserjs/phaser/blob/v4.0.0/src/utils/object/SetValue.js#L7)  
Since: 3.17.0


---

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