Target Pattern (Click to Edit)
Best Solution (so far)
Generation Sample
Best Action Sequences
Fitness Progress
Population Diversity
Evolutionary Algorithm Controls
Evolution Settings
Evolution Metrics
Click the target pattern to draw, then press Start.
Game Meta-Controls
Game Play Actions
Game Board
Target Pattern
Current Metrics
Game Instructions - Pattern Matching in Conway's "Game of Life"
• Goal: Match Target Pattern at step 12
• Actions (Keyboard Shortcuts):
  • Arrow Keys: MOVE 2x2 write window Up, Down, Left, or Right
  • Space Bar: PASS
  • Hex Keys(0-9 & A-F): WRITE a 2×2 pattern
• Update Rule: An action (i.e. move, pass, or write) is always preceded by a "Game of Life" update step.
• Reset Game: Use the Reset Game button to play again.
• Save Game State as Target Pattern: Save the current Game of Life state as the new target pattern for Manual Play or Evolution Mode.
Playback Controls
Target Pattern
Playback
Results: Best Action Sequence Evolved
Best Action Sequence Evolved