[Home](./index.md) > [server](./server.md) > [EntityModelAnimation](./server.entitymodelanimation.md) > [play](./server.entitymodelanimation.play.md) ## EntityModelAnimation.play() method Plays the entity model animation, does nothing if already playing. \*\*Side effects:\*\* Emits `EntityModelAnimationEvent.PLAY` when spawned. \*\*Category:\*\* Entities **Signature:** ```typescript play(): void; ``` **Returns:** void