This repository contains a Python implementation of Conway's Game of Life using the Pygame library for visualization and user interaction. Conway's Game of Life is a cellular automaton devised by mathematician John Conway, where the state of each cell evolves over time based on simple rules.
To run the simulation, follow these steps:
- Make sure you have Python installed on your system.
- Install the Pygame library using the following command:
pip install pygame
Clone this repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/JimmyVS/Game-Of-Life.git
Navigate to the project directory:
cd Game-Of-Life
Run the game_of_life.py script:
python Game_Of_Life.py
| Keys/Clicks | Actions |
|---|---|
| Left Click | Place cells |
| Right Click | Place a "glider" pattern |
| Space | Play/Pause the simulation |
| Escape or close window | Quit the simulation |
The rules of Conway's Game of Life are applied to update the grid:
- A living cell with fewer than 2 or more than 3 living neighbors dies.
- A dead cell with exactly 3 living neighbors becomes alive.
- Otherwise, cells maintain their current state.
If you'd like to contribute to the project, feel free to open an issue, suggest enhancements, or submit pull requests.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. Made by Jim Grysmpolakis. Please do not claim as yours.
Have fun exploring the fascinating patterns and behaviors that emerge in Conway's Game of Life!