Skip to content

Boomerang

Throw an object that returns to the thrower like a boomerang.

Authors and contributors to this experimental extension: Entropy, VictrisGames.

Throw an object that returns to the thrower after a length of time, or when an action is used to return it.

How to throw a boomerang:

  • Create a bomerang object that has this behavior
  • Use one of the "Throw boomerang..." actions
  • Run the "Track location of thrower" action every frame so the boomerang returns correctly

Tips:

  • If you want the boomerang to bounce off objects, check for collisions and then use the action "Send boomerang back to thrower"

Tip

Learn how to install new extensions by following a step-by-step guide.

Boomerang

Throw an object that returns to the thrower like a boomerang.

Behavior actions

Send boomerang back to thrower
Send boomerang back to thrower.

See parameters
  • Parameter 0: 👾 Object
  • Parameter 1: 🧩 Behavior

Technical note: parameter 2 are internal parameters handled by GDevelop.

Set amount of time before boomerang changes directions
Set amount of time before boomerang changes directions (seconds).

See parameters
  • Parameter 0: 👾 Object
  • Parameter 1: 🧩 Behavior
  • Parameter 2 (🔢 Number): Time before boomerange changes direction (seconds)

Technical note: parameter 3 are internal parameters handled by GDevelop.

Throw boomerang toward an angle
Throw boomerang toward an angle.

See parameters
  • Parameter 0: 👾 Object
  • Parameter 1: 🧩 Behavior
  • Parameter 2 (🔢 Number): Angle (degrees)
  • Parameter 3 (🔢 Number): Throw speed (pixels per second)
  • Parameter 4 (🔢 Number): Time before changing directions (seconds)
  • Parameter 5 (🔢 Number): Rotation (degrees per second)

Technical note: parameter 6 are internal parameters handled by GDevelop.

Throw boomerang toward a position
Throw boomerang toward a position.

See parameters
  • Parameter 0: 👾 Object
  • Parameter 1: 🧩 Behavior
  • Parameter 2 (🔢 Number): Target X position
  • Parameter 3 (🔢 Number): Target Y position
  • Parameter 4 (🔢 Number): Throw speed (pixels per second)
  • Parameter 5 (🔢 Number): Time before changing directions (seconds)
  • Parameter 6 (🔢 Number): Rotation (degrees per second)

Technical note: parameter 7 are internal parameters handled by GDevelop.

Track position of boomerang thrower
Track position of boomerang thrower.

See parameters
  • Parameter 0: 👾 Object
  • Parameter 1: 🧩 Behavior
  • Parameter 2 (👾 Object): Thrower

Technical note: parameter 3 are internal parameters handled by GDevelop.

Behavior conditions

Boomerang is returning to thrower
Boomerang is returning to thrower.

See parameters
  • Parameter 0: 👾 Object
  • Parameter 1: 🧩 Behavior

Technical note: parameter 2 are internal parameters handled by GDevelop.

No expressions for this behavior.

This page is an auto-generated reference page about the Boomerang extension, made by the community of GDevelop, the open-source, cross-platform game engine designed for everyone. Learn more about all GDevelop community-made extensions here.