GeoPatternLabGame of Life
Conway's Game of Life and other life-like cellular automata, animated live.
Cells live or die each generation by their neighbor count. Pause any time to export a frame.
About Game of Life
Conway's Game of Life is the most famous cellular automaton: cells live or die each generation based on how many neighbors they have. Watch gliders, oscillators and still lifes emerge in real time, switch between rule presets like HighLife, Day & Night and Seeds or type your own B/S rule, drop in a Gosper glider gun, then pause and export a high-resolution PNG.
How to use Game of Life
- Press Play. Start Game of Life and watch the animation evolve in real time. Use Pause and Step to inspect it frame by frame.
- Adjust the rules. Use the side panel to change the parameters — the simulation responds live, so you can steer the emerging pattern.
- Explore variations. Press Randomize for a new starting point, or copy the share link to reproduce an exact result.
- Export. Pause on a frame you like and download it as a high-resolution PNG.
Frequently asked questions
What is Game of Life?
Conway's Game of Life is the most famous cellular automaton: cells live or die each generation based on how many neighbors they have. Watch gliders, oscillators and still lifes emerge in real time, switch between rule presets like HighLife, Day & Night and Seeds or type your own B/S rule, drop in a Gosper glider gun, then pause and export a high-resolution PNG. It runs entirely in your web browser on GeoPatternLab, free and with no sign-up.
Is Game of Life free to use?
Yes. Game of Life on GeoPatternLab is completely free, with no sign-up or download required. Create as much art as you like and export it directly from your browser.
How do I download my Game of Life artwork?
Use the export buttons in the toolbar to save your work as a high-resolution PNG image. Files download straight to your device.
Does Game of Life work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Game of Life is fully responsive and works with touch input on phones and tablets as well as with a mouse or trackpad on desktop.
Can I use Game of Life artwork commercially?
Yes. Artwork you create with Game of Life is yours to use for personal and commercial projects, such as wallpapers, prints, textiles, and teaching materials. See our Terms of Use for full details.
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