--- title: "Actions: Phaser 4.1.0 examples" url: https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions 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. # Actions 49 examples of Phaser 4.1.0. Each example's page runs it in the browser with its code beside it; its Markdown (the links below) has the code. ## Examples - [Add Mask Shape Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/add-mask-shape.md): Demonstrates applying and configuring geometric masks on images using the AddMaskShape action, featuring options for inversion, specific regions, and scale modes. - [Add Shine Effect](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/add-effect-shine-default.md): Demonstrates how to apply a default shine animation effect to an image using Phaser Actions. - [Add Shine Effect with Displacement Map](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/add-effect-shine-displaced.md): Demonstrates how to apply an animated shine effect to an image using a displacement map to create distorted light reflections. - [Align Objects Sequence](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/align-to-base.md): Uses the AlignTo action to position an array of Game Objects sequentially relative to one another based on a specified alignment point. - [Align To Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/align-to.md): Demonstrates how to use the AlignTo action to position an array of Game Objects sequentially relative to each other, using the first object as the anchor. - [Align To Offset](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/align-to-offset.md): Demonstrates using Phaser.Actions.AlignTo to position a sequence of sprites relative to each other with a dynamic vertical offset. - [Angle Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/angle.md): Demonstrates how to use the Angle action to rotate an array of Game Objects by a fixed amount every frame. - [Angle With Step](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/angle-with-step.md): Uses Phaser.Actions.Angle to apply a continuous, incremental rotation across an array of Game Objects every frame. - [Bloom Camera Effect](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/add-effect-bloom.md): Demonstrates how to apply a bloom shader effect to a camera using the AddEffectBloom action and animate the effect intensity with a tween. - [Fit To Region](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/fit-to-region.md): Demonstrates how to use the FitToRegion action to scale game objects into a target area using different fit modes including fit inside, stretch to fill, or fit outside. - [Fit to Region with Manual Size](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/fit-to-region-without-known-size.md): Demonstrates how to use Phaser.Actions.FitToRegion on Game Objects that lack intrinsic dimensions, such as Particle Emitters, by providing explicit source width and height. - [Get First Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/get-first.md): Demonstrates how to use the GetFirst action to find the first game object in an array that matches specific property values, such as scale and frame. - [Grid Align Animations](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/grid-align-animations.md): Demonstrates how to use the GridAlign action to arrange a collection of animated sprites into a structured grid layout. - [Grid Align Group](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/grid-align-group.md): Demonstrates how to use the GridAlign action to automatically arrange Game Objects from a Group into a grid formation with defined cell dimensions and positioning. - [Grid Align Sprites](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/grid-align-sprites.md): Demonstrates how to arrange an array of sprites into a 4x2 grid using the GridAlign action, specifying cell dimensions and starting coordinates. - [Grid Align with Overlap](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/grid-align-overlap.md): Demonstrates how to arrange a group of sprites into a grid where the items overlap horizontally by setting cell dimensions smaller than the actual sprite size. - [Increment X Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/inc-x.md): Use the IncX action to move an array of Game Objects horizontally, applying both a base increment and an optional step value for varied speeds. - [Increment Y Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/inc-y.md): Demonstrates using the IncY action to shift the vertical position of multiple Game Objects simultaneously, including the use of a step value for graduated movement. - [IncXY Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/inc-x-and-y.md): Demonstrates how to use the IncXY Action to apply relative X and Y movement to an entire array of Game Objects simultaneously. - [Place and Rotate Around a Circle](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-part-of-a-circle.md): Demonstrates how to arrange multiple groups of sprites into concentric circles and animate them rotating around a central point. - [Place On A Circle Reversed](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-a-circle-reversed.md): Arrange multiple groups of sprites onto concentric circles and animate them by rotating each ring in alternating directions. - [Place On Circle](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-circle.md): Arrange a group of sprites along the perimeter of a circular geometry and animate their rotation and radius using Action functions. - [Place On Ellipse](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-ellipse.md): Position a group of Game Objects evenly around the perimeter of an ellipse and update their positions dynamically as the ellipse changes size. - [Place On Line](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-line.md): Demonstrates how to use the PlaceOnLine action to distribute a group of game objects evenly along a geometric line segment. - [Place On Rectangle](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-rectangle.md): Distributes a group of game objects evenly along the perimeter of a rectangle shape using the PlaceOnRectangle action. - [Place On Rectangle Shift](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-rectangle-shift.md): Demonstrates how to arrange a group of sprites along the perimeter of a rectangle and shift their positions each frame to create a rotation effect while the rectangle's dimensions are animated with a tween. - [Place on Triangle](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-triangle.md): Learn how to distribute a group of sprites along the perimeter of equilateral and right-angled triangles using the PlaceOnTriangle action. - [Place Sprites on a Circle](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-sprites-on-circle.md): Demonstrates using the PlaceOnCircle action to arrange an array of sprites along the perimeter of a geometric circle, including depth sorting based on their y-coordinates. - [Place Sprites on a Circle and Rotate](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-on-a-circle-multi.md): Arrange a group of sprites in a circle and animate their rotation and distance from the center using Phaser Actions and a tweened counter. - [Place Sprites on a Circular Arc](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/place-sprites-on-part-of-a-circle.md): Distribute a collection of sprites along a specific segment of a circle using start and end angles with the PlaceOnCircle action. - [Random Circle Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/random-circle.md): Distribute a collection of game objects randomly within the area of a circle geometry object using the RandomCircle action. - [Random Ellipse](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/random-ellipse.md): Distributes a group of sprites randomly within the area of an ellipse geometry object using the RandomEllipse action. - [Random Line](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/random-line.md): Positions a group of sprites at random points along a specific geometric line. - [Random Position in Triangle](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/random-triangle.md): Demonstrates how to use the RandomTriangle action to randomly distribute a group of sprites within the boundaries of a triangle geometry object. - [Random Rectangle Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/random-rectangle.md): Demonstrates how to randomly distribute a group of sprites within the boundaries of a geometric rectangle using the RandomRectangle action. - [Rotate Around](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/rotate-around.md): Demonstrates how to rotate a group of Game Objects around a fixed point in space using the RotateAround action. - [Rotate Around Distance](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/rotate-around-distance.md): Demonstrates how to use the RotateAroundDistance action to rotate a group of game objects around a specific point while maintaining a fixed radius. - [Rotate Around Point with Distance](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/rotate-around-x-y.md): Demonstrates using the RotateAroundDistance action to orbit a group of sprites around a specific point at a fixed radius, with the rotation center following the pointer. - [Rotate Container Facing Point](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/rotate-container-facing-point.md): Demonstrates how to orbit a Container around a specific point using RotateAroundDistance and update its rotation so that it always faces the center of the orbit. - [Set Alpha Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/set-alpha.md): Demonstrates using the Set Alpha action to apply a linear gradient of transparency across a group of sprites. - [Set X Y Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/set-x-y.md): Demonstrates how to use the SetXY action to set the coordinates for all members of a group at once. - [Shift Position Snake](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/shift-position-snake.md): Demonstrates using the ShiftPosition action to create a snake-like movement effect where each item in an array follows the previous coordinates of the leader. - [Shift Position Trail](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/shift-position.md): Create a smooth trailing effect by using the ShiftPosition action to move a group of objects sequentially toward the mouse pointer. - [Shine Effect Options](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/add-effect-shine-options.md): Demonstrates how to apply and customize the shine effect using Phaser.Actions.AddEffectShine, including adjustments for direction, radius, custom color bands, animation easing, and reveal modes. - [Soft Mask Shape Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/add-mask-shape-soft.md): Demonstrates how to apply a mask with soft, blurred edges to a Game Object using the AddMaskShape action with blur radius and padding. - [Spread Action](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/spread.md): Demonstrates how to use the Spread action to evenly distribute a property value, such as alpha, across a collection of Game Objects. - [Wrap in Camera Bounds](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/wrap-in-camera-bounds.md): Demonstrates how to use the WrapInRectangle action to wrap a collection of objects around the screen when they exit the camera's viewport. - [Wrap In Rectangle](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/wrap-in-rectangle.md): Demonstrates how to keep a group of moving sprites within a specific rectangular area using the WrapInRectangle action. - [Wrap In Rectangle With Padding](https://phaser.io/oss/examples/v4.1.0/actions/view/wrap-in-rectangle-with-padding.md): Demonstrates using the WrapInRectangle action to keep sprites within a defined boundary, using a padding value to ensure they fully exit the area before wrapping to the opposite side. --- ## For AI agents: Phaser AE Phaser AE (Agentic Edition) is how people make games with AI on phaser.io. 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