---
title: "intersects(_:)"
framework: spritekit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: "spritekit/sknode/intersects(_:)"
---

# intersects(_:)

Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether this node intersects the specified node.

## Declaration

```swift
func intersects(_ node: SKNode) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

- `node`: Another node in the same node tree.

## Return Value

Return Value true if the two nodes intersect; otherwise false.

## Discussion

Discussion The two nodes are considered to intersect if their frames intersect. The children of both nodes are ignored in this test.