---
title: nextInt()
framework: gameplaykit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: gameplaykit/gkrandom/nextint()
---

# nextInt()

Generates and returns a new random integer.

## Declaration

```swift
func nextInt() -> Int
```

## Return Value

Return Value A random integer value in the range [INT32_MIN, INT32_MAX].

## Discussion

Discussion For more information, see GameplayKit Programming Guide.

## See Also

### Generating Random Numbers

- [nextInt(upperBound:)](gameplaykit/gkrandom/nextint(upperbound:).md)
- [nextUniform()](gameplaykit/gkrandom/nextuniform().md)
- [nextBool()](gameplaykit/gkrandom/nextbool().md)