A simple yet interactive implementation of Conway's Game of Life using the Raylib library.
Conway's Game of Life is a cellular automaton that simulates the evolution of life on a two-dimensional grid. Each cell on the grid can be either "alive" or "dead," and its state evolves based on four simple rules:
- Survival: A living cell with 2 or 3 living neighbors remains alive.
- Death by Isolation: A living cell with fewer than 2 living neighbors dies.
- Death by Overpopulation: A living cell with more than 3 living neighbors dies.
- Reproduction: A dead cell with exactly 3 living neighbors becomes alive.
This simulation showcases how complex patterns can emerge from simple rules, creating a dynamic, evolving world.
- Interactive Grid: Easily toggle cells between alive and dead using the mouse.
- Real-time Simulation: Watch the game evolve in real-time with each generation.
- Randomization: Generate random living cells to start with a unique pattern.
- Lightweight & Fast: Optimized for smooth performance using the Raylib library.
- Raylib 5 or later
- CMake
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/acc0re/rlgol/.git cd rlgol -
Make sure you have Raylib installed and properly configured on your system.
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Compile using CMake:
cmake . make
- Toggle Cells: Click on the grid to toggle cells between alive and dead.
- Random Generation: Generate random living cells by pressing the corresponding button.
- Start/Pause Simulation: Start or pause the simulation with the SPACE key.
Conway's Game of Life was created by mathematician John Conway in 1970. It is a "zero-player game," meaning the game evolves based on its initial configuration with no further input needed. The game demonstrates how complex and diverse patterns can emerge from a set of simple rules, making it a fascinating example of cellular automata.