How do I simulate Conway's Game of Life?

Open this page and use the live Fractal Explorer tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive Conway's Game of Life from your own measurements.

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Fractal Explorer for Conway's Game of Life

Simulate Conway's Game of Life live in your browser. This runs the real Fractal Explorer solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Mandelbrot & Julia sets · escape-time

Controls

Left-click to zoom in, right-click to zoom out.

Presets

Max iterations

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Data Inspector

Setmandelbrot

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Iterations150

Governing equation

z_{n + 1} = z_{n}^{2} + c, ∣ z_{n} ∣ \leq 2, n \leq 150

Reading this result: In Mandelbrot mode every pixel is a candidate c; a point counts as inside only if z stays bounded through all 150 iterations, so raising the cap sharpens the boundary filaments.

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About this simulation

The full Fractal Explorer tool models Conway's Game of Life with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate Conway's Game of Life?: Open this page and use the live Fractal Explorer tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive Conway's Game of Life from your own measurements.