| Document and Entity Information | May 08, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001593548 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 08, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | PLAYAGS, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | NV |
| Entity File Number | 001-38357 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-3698600 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 6775 S. Edmond St. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Ste #300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Las Vegas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89118 |
| City Area Code | (702) |
| Local Phone Number | 722-6700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | AGS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
