Game of Life Live
About This Game
Inspired by a late-night YouTube deep dive into cellular automata, I set out to recreate Conway’s legendary Game of Life — a simple yet mesmerizing simulation where patterns emerge from four fundamental rules. With just a cup of coffee and a six-hour deadline, I dove into Godot to bring these digital cells to life. Watch as lonely cells die, neighbors keep each other alive, and new life spontaneously bursts forth, all wrapped in a seamless, infinite-feeling grid that cleverly loops edges to edges. Behind the scenes, optimizations keep the simulation running smoothly even as complex patterns grow and evolve. Integrated right into a Django-powered website and optimized for the web, this project isn’t just a tribute to cellular automata — it’s a testament to rapid prototyping, problem-solving, and the joy of watching simple rules create infinite complexity. Try it yourself and see what fascinating forms you can discover in the dance of life and death. Future updates will bring new twists like cell aging and predator-prey dynamics — but for now, enjoy the hypnotic beauty of pure Conway’s Game of Life.
Technology Stack
Key Features
- Real-Time Visualization
- Web Integration
- Simulation
Screenshots
Development Notes
Self-imposed 6-hour challenge to develop core game logic and basic UI, emphasizing simplicity and essential functionality first.