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Conway's Game of Life
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⚙️ Settings
Speed (ms)
100
Cell Size (px)
14
Wrap Edges (Toroidal Grid)
Show Grid Lines
Theme
Classic
Neon
Ocean
Fire
Matrix
Sunset
Cyber
Plasma
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🧬 Pattern Library
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❓ How to Play
🎮 Controls
Click/Drag
- Draw or erase cells
Space
- Play/Pause simulation
R
- Randomize grid
C
- Clear all cells
S
- Step one generation
📜 Rules
Each cell follows simple rules based on its 8 neighbors:
Underpopulation:
A live cell with <2 neighbors dies
Survival:
A live cell with 2-3 neighbors lives
Overpopulation:
A live cell with >3 neighbors dies
Reproduction:
A dead cell with exactly 3 neighbors becomes alive
🧬 Pattern Types
Still Lifes:
Stable patterns that don't change
Oscillators:
Patterns that repeat in a cycle
Spaceships:
Patterns that move across the grid
Guns:
Patterns that emit spaceships
Methuselahs:
Small patterns with long evolution
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