How do I simulate Conway's Game of Life?

Open this page and use the live Vector Fields 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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Vector Fields for Conway's Game of Life

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

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F(x,y) = (u, v) · quiver plot · drag to trace a flow line

Controls

u = fx(x, y)v = fy(x, y)

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Data Inspector

Arrows374

Domain[-5,5]²

Probe(2.5, 0.0)

Governing equation

F (x, y) = (P, Q) = (- y, x)

Reading this result: A pure rotation field: every arrow is perpendicular to the radius, so the flow circles the origin with zero divergence and constant curl.

Runs locally in your browser — free forever. Scale to the cloud when reality gets heavy.

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About this simulation

The full Vector Fields 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 Vector Fields 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.