Conway's Game of Life
A downloadable game for Windows
Conway's Game of Life is a mathematical model of an infinite two-dimensional square grid where all cells are alive or dead in each generation.
The game has three following rules:
- If a dead cell has exactly three alive neighbors out of a total of eight neighbors, it will become alive in the next generation.
- If an alive cell has exactly two or three alive neighbors out of a total eight neighbors, it will keep being alive for the next generation.
- If an alive cell has less than two or more than three alive neighbors out of a total eight neighbors, it will become dead in the next generation.
This simple game was designed by British mathematician John Horton Conway in 1970 AD.
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows |
Rating | Rated 2.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
Author | Mikulus |
Genre | Simulation, Educational |
Made with | pygame, GIMP |
Tags | 2D, Fangame, Level Editor, Life Simulation, Math, Minimalist, Physics, Sandbox |
Code license | GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL) |
Average session | A few minutes |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Mouse |
Links | Wikipedia |
Install instructions
- Instructions:
- Unzip game_of_life.zip file in any location on your hard drive.
- Run game_of_life.exe file to start the game.
- If Windows Defender blocked the game click "More info" > "Run anyway" or go to "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Windows Security" > "Virus & threat protection" > "Current threats" > select given file > "Action options:" > "Allow on device".
- Requirements:
- Operating system: Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit
- Screen resolution: 640x480 or any higher resolution
- Input device: mouse with three buttons
- Additional Info:
- In order to change fullscreen setting open fullscreen.json file in any text editor and change its content to "false" or "true".
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