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A period 5 oscillator discovered by Achim Flammenkamp in 1994. The name '101' was suggested by Bill Gosper, as the pattern's phase resembles the binary representation of the number 5.
A period 177 oscillator discovered by Karel Suhajda. It is notable for its relatively large size and uncommon period.
104P177 is an oscillator with a period of 177, discovered by Jason Summers. It is notable for its synthesis from 24 gliders.
104P177 reactions involve interactions between a glider and the 105P177 oscillator. It is a complex pattern showcasing interesting dynamics.
104P25 is a period-25 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies. It is known for its relatively large size and complex behavior.
105P25 is a period-25 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It is known for its relatively large size and complex structure.
106P135 is the smallest known period-135 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A collection of 109 still life patterns synthesized by David Buckingham, assembled by Dean Hickerson.
A 10-cell pattern that exhibits infinite growth. It is the smallest known pattern by cell count that achieves this.
A c/12 period 96 diagonal spaceship known as a Cordership, utilizing 10 switch engines, which was the fewest possible known at the time of its discovery.
The smallest known period-62 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
112P15 is a period-15 oscillator that was discovered by a user named thunk. It is known for its symmetrical structure and moderate size.
112P15 is an oscillator with a period of 15. It was discovered by Mark Niemec and is known for its glider synthesis.
112P51 is the first known true period 51 oscillator. It was discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko in March 2009.
112P51 is an oscillator with a period of 51. It was synthesized using 76 gliders.
An extension of the period 51 oscillator 112P51, discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko.
A period 6 orthogonal spaceship with speed c/6, discovered by Paul Tooke in October 2008.
A pushalong for the c/6 orthogonal period 6 spaceship 114P6H1V0.
117P18 is the first period 18 oscillator to be discovered. It features a complex structure that repeats every 18 generations.
117P9H3V0 is the first known period 9 spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
The first c/4 orthogonal spaceship to be discovered, known for its unique movement pattern.
A tagalong for the 119P4H1V0 spaceship, which modifies its behavior or appearance.
The smallest known period-80 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 3 oscillator that was discovered in August 1972.
A period 4 oscillator that exhibits a simple, repetitive pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 1-2-3-4 pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for the 1-2-3 object, which is a known still life in Conway's Game of Life.
123P27.1 is the first known period 27 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Noam Elkies.
124P21 is the first known period 21 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Robert Wainwright.
124P37 is the first known period 37 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko in April 2009.
126P3H1V0 is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life, known for being the basis of the 117P9H3V0 pattern.
The smallest known period-78 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
128P10.2 is a period 10 oscillator discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It is notable for its symmetry and relatively large size for its period.
132P37 is an oscillator with a period of 37. It was the second unique oscillator of this period to be discovered.
134P25 is the first known period 25 oscillator, discovered by Noam Elkies. It is notable for its relatively large size and complex structure.
134P39.1 is the first known period 39 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Noam Elkies and David Buckingham.
The 13-engine Cordership is the first c/12 diagonal spaceship discovered in Conway's Game of Life. It is a large and complex pattern that moves diagonally across the grid.
144P24 is a period 24 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies. It was one of the first oscillators of this period to be found.
145P20 is a period 20 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies. It is notable for its relatively large size and complex structure.
A non-monotonic c/3 spaceship derived from the 233P3H1V0 pattern.
168P22.1 is the first known period 22 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Noam Elkies in 1997.
A reaction between a pi-heptomino and a blinker where the pi moves forward 17 cells over 45 generations while the blinker moves back 6 cells and is rephased.
A large and complex oscillator pattern with a period of 24, featuring a heavyweight volcano-like structure.
186P24 is a period 24 oscillator discovered by Bill Gosper in 1994. It was one of the first oscillators of this period to be found.
A period 2 oscillator with the same rotor as the beacon.
A collection of 88 glider eaters with recovery times ranging from 4 to 25 generations. Some of these eaters, like 'eater', 'eater2', and variations of 'eater3', have been known for many years.
The beacon is a small period-2 oscillator that consists of two diagonally touching blocks. It is one of the most common oscillators in Conway's Game of Life.
The beacon is a small period-2 oscillator that consists of two diagonally touching blocks. It is one of the simplest and most common oscillators in Conway's Game of Life.
The first quadratic growth pattern to fit into a 1xN bounding box, discovered by Stephen Silver. It utilizes a breeder from Nick Gotts' 26-cell quadratic growth.
20P2 is an oscillator with a period of 2, known for being the 34th most common oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
21P2 is an oscillator with a period of 2, known for being the 38th most common oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
21P2 is a period 2 oscillator that can be synthesized with 11 gliders. It consists of 16 cells and is notable for its compact size and simplicity.
22P2 is a period 2 oscillator that consists of 22 cells. It is known for its simple yet interesting structure.
22P36 is a period 36 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Noam Elkies and is known for its relatively small size and moderate period.
22P36 is an oscillator with a period of 36. It was synthesized using 9 gliders.
A methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 23334 generations, discovered by Tomas Rokicki.
The first non-monotonic period 3 spaceship to be discovered.
A spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves diagonally with a speed of (23,5)c/79, utilizing a Herschel reaction.
23P2 is a period 2 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It consists of 23 cells and is known for its simple yet interesting structure.
23P2 is an oscillator with a period of 2. It can be synthesized using gliders.
A pattern that exhibits quadratic population growth, previously the smallest known of its kind before being surpassed by the switch engine ping-pong.
The smallest known period-10 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
24P2 is a period 2 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, known for its simple and symmetric structure.
258P3 is an oscillator with a period of 3. It is a relatively large pattern that exhibits symmetrical behavior.
A non-trivial period 33 oscillator that combines a 158P3 oscillator with Achim's p11 oscillator. It was the first known oscillator of this period.
A pattern that exhibits quadratic population growth, previously the smallest known of its kind before being surpassed by other patterns.
A c/3 orthogonal period 3 spaceship with a minimum of 25 cells, known for having the lowest number of cells for any such spaceship.
25P3H1V0.1 is a spaceship pattern that moves diagonally with a period of 3. It was synthesized using gliders.
A c/3 orthogonal period 3 spaceship with 25 cells in each generation, known for having the lowest number of cells for any c/3 spaceship.
25P3H1V0.2 is a spaceship pattern that moves diagonally across the grid. It was synthesized using a reduced number of gliders.
A 26-cell pattern that exhibits quadratic growth, known for being the smallest such pattern.
26P2 is an oscillator with a period of 2, known for being the 55th most common oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 40 oscillator discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko in 2009.
A spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves diagonally with a speed of (27,1)c/72, utilizing a Herschel reaction.
The first c/6 orthogonal spaceship discovered that does not involve a dragon.
28P7.1 is an oscillator with a period of 7. It was discovered by Martin Grant and can be synthesized using gliders.
A period 7 oscillator that is tied with burloaferimeter and 28P7.1 as the smallest known period 7 oscillators.
28P7.2 is an oscillator with a period of 7. It was synthesized using 22 gliders.
An unnamed period 7 oscillator that is tied as the smallest known.
A collection of 29 distinct still life patterns in Conway's Game of Life, discovered through experiments with random patterns and symmetries.
The first c/5 diagonal spaceship to be found, with a period of 5.
The most common 29-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, known for its stability and prevalence.
The smallest known period 9 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
29P9 is an oscillator with a period of 9. It was discovered by Martin Grant and is notable for its glider synthesis.
This is a spaceship pattern that moves at a speed of 2c/5 and has a period of 185. It is notable for being an engineless rake, meaning it produces spaceships without a traditional engine structure.
A 2c/5 orthogonal spaceship is a type of pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves two cells every five generations. It is a relatively rare and complex spaceship.
A gun pattern that periodically emits 2c/5 spaceships with a period of 416 generations. It involves multiple guns and glider inserters to produce construction salvos.
A period-690 gun that produces 2c/5 spaceships. It was independently constructed by Jason Summers, based on a glider synthesis by Noam Elkies.
A p240 c/2 forward rake for a 2c/5 spaceship, notable for its output traveling in the same direction as the rake but at a slower speed.
A 2c/5 glide-reflective dirty puffer pattern that leaves behind a trail of debris as it moves.
The 2-engine Cordership is the smallest known Cordership, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
A synthesis pattern using 9 gliders to create the 2-engine Cordership, a well-known spaceship pattern.
A period 10 oscillator that is a non-trivial combination of two fumaroles and a blinker.
A unique pattern that fits within a 2x12 box and exhibits infinite growth.
30P4H2V0.4 is a small c/2 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
The 30P4H2V0.4 is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life, synthesized using gliders. It moves diagonally and has a period of 4.
An orthogonal spaceship with period 5, known for being the smallest 2c/5 spaceship.
30P5H2V0 is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that can be synthesized with 65 gliders. It was developed through contributions by Martin Grant, Tanner Jacobi, and Chris Cain.
A reaction involving Herschels climbing blocks, utilized by spaceships like the shieldbug and the centipede.
31P8H4V0 is a period 8 oscillator that was discovered in the context of Conway's Game of Life. It features a unique symmetry and is known for its distinctive movement.
339P7H1V0 is the second known c/7 spaceship, discovered by Matthias Merzenich in February 2017.
A spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves diagonally with a speed of (34,7)c/156, utilizing a Herschel conduit.
The smallest known period 13 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A period-64 oscillator discovered by Matthias Merzenich. It was found using Nicolay Beluchenko's randagar program.
35201M is a methuselah pattern in Conway's Game of Life, known for its long-lasting evolution before stabilizing.
35P52 is the smallest known period 52 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of 35 cells.
35P52 is an oscillator with a period of 52, synthesized using 17 gliders.
The smallest known period 22 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
36P22 is an oscillator with a period of 22, discovered by Jason Summers. It is notable for its synthesis from 12 gliders.
The smallest known non-trivial period-10 oscillator in terms of bounding box.
37P4H1V0 is a c/4 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Josh Ball. It is notable for its small size and relatively high speed.
The first period 11 oscillator to be found, and still the smallest known.
38P24 is a period-24 oscillator discovered by Karel Suhajda. It was found using Gabriel Nivasch's random agar program.
A period 7 oscillator discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It consists of 38 cells and is known for its compact and symmetrical structure.
38P7.2 is an oscillator with a period of 7. It is known for its glider synthesis.
38P7.3 is an oscillator that is an alternate form of 38P7.2, discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It has a period of 7.
The 3c/10 pi wave is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves at a speed of 3c/10. It is known for its wave-like appearance.
The 3c/14 pi wave is a spaceship pattern that moves at a speed of 3 cells every 14 generations. It features a repeating wave-like structure.
The 3c/7 wave is a spaceship pattern that moves diagonally at a speed of 3 cells every 7 generations.
A diagonal c/12 spaceship with a period of 96, utilizing three engines to propel itself.
A glider synthesis of the 3-engine Cordership, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
An eater designed to consume the 3-engine Cordership, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
A gun that fires 3-engine Corderships, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
A pattern where a 3-engine Cordership reflects a lightweight spaceship (LWSS) by 90 degrees.
A period 240 c/2 orthogonal spaceship that functions as a rake, emitting Corderships.
400P49 is a small period 49 oscillator that utilizes Noam Elkies' reflector technology.
A period 7 oscillator with an isolated two-bit spark.
42P10.1 is the first period 10 oscillator discovered in Conway's Game of Life.
The smallest known period 18 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
43P18 is an oscillator with a period of 18, synthesized using 16 gliders. It is known for its relatively large size and complex structure.
440P49.1 is the first known period 49 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Noam Elkies.
44P12.2 is a period 12 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It is known for its symmetrical structure and moderate size.
44P5H2V0 is the first known 2c/5 spaceship, discovered by Dean Hickerson. It is notable for its speed and compact design.
The first 2c/5 orthogonal spaceship, discovered by Dean Hickerson.
A period 7 oscillator that supplies two accessible domino sparks.
A collection of 45 distinct period 4 c/2 orthogonal hivenudger spaceships.
46P22 is a period 22 oscillator discovered by Jason Summers. It is notable for its relatively small size and moderate period.
46P4H1V0 is the smallest known c/4 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life, with a period of 4.
47P72 is the first known period 72 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Robert Wainwright in July 1990.
47P72 is a period 72 oscillator that can be synthesized using gliders. It is known for its relatively large size and complex structure.
A pure glider generator that produces gliders in a diamond-shaped pattern.
48P20 is a period-20 oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson in 2008.
48P22 is a period 22 oscillator that was discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It is known for its relatively small size and moderate period.
48P22.1 is a period-22 oscillator discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It is notable for its relatively small size and period.
48P31 is the first known period-31 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It consists of 48 cells and exhibits a repeating cycle every 31 generations.
49P88 is a small non-trivial oscillator with a period of 88. It was discovered by Paul Callahan in 1996.
49P88 is an oscillator with a period of 88, discovered by Mark D. Niemiec. It is notable for its synthesis using 16 gliders.
A period 2 oscillator made up of 4 boat still lifes that oscillate together.
A glider synthesis pattern that results in the formation of four boat still lifes, also known as an hourglass.
The 4-engine Cordership is a diagonal spaceship pattern that moves at a speed of c/12 and has a period of 96. It was discovered by David Bell.
A 14-glider synthesis of the 4-engine Cordership, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life. It was completed by Dave Greene in 2017.
A diagonal spaceship with a period of 96 and speed c/12, utilizing four engines. It was discovered by David Bell.
50P35 is a period 35 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
50P35 is an oscillator with a period of 35, discovered by Jeremy Tan. It is notable for its glider synthesis.
54P17.1 is the first known period 17 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Dean Hickerson.
56P18 is a period-18 oscillator discovered by Jason Summers. It was found using Gabriel Nivasch's random agar program.
A period-27 oscillator discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko in May 2010. It is notable for its relatively large size and complex behavior.
56P6H1V0 is a period 6 c/6 orthogonal spaceship. It was discovered by Hartmut Holzwart in May 2009.
The smallest known c/5 diagonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
5blink is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that has a period of 5.
A diagonal c/12 spaceship with a period of 96, discovered by David Bell. It is a type of Cordership, which is a spaceship that travels diagonally.
An 18-glider synthesis of the 5-engine Cordership, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
The only known pattern that fits in a 5x5 box and exhibits infinite growth.
A c/6 orthogonal period 6 spaceship, notable for its large size and unique movement pattern.
60P33 is an oscillator with a period of 33, featuring a reduced stabilization of Jason Summers' period-33 engine.
This pattern involves various reactions of orthogonal spaceships colliding with the 60P3H1V0.3 spaceship.
A pattern involving interactions where XWSSes collide into the back of a 60P3H1V0.3 spaceship.
A period 5 spaceship that moves orthogonally at a speed of 2c/5. It was discovered by Tim Coe in 1996.
60P5H2V0 is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life, notable for its glider synthesis.
A pattern consisting of two eater 2s used to consume a 60P5H2V0 spaceship.
The smallest known period 2 spaceship, discovered by Dean Hickerson. It moves with a speed of c/2.
65P13.1 is the first known period 13 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered in 1976.
65P13.3 is an oscillator with a period of 131. It was discovered by Martin Grant and Mark Niemiec and is known for its glider synthesis.
The smallest known period-48 oscillator, discovered by Matthias Merzenich in 2014.
The smallest known c/5 diagonal spaceship with a period of 5. It was discovered in 2006.
68P321 is a period-321 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It is known for its large size and complex behavior.
68P32.1 is a period-32 oscillator discovered by Chris Cain. It is notable for its glider synthesis.
The smallest known period 48 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
6 bits is a period 12 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright. It consists of a symmetrical arrangement of cells that oscillate between two phases.
A diagonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life that moves at c/12 and has a period of 96. It is constructed using six switch engines.
A glider synthesis of the 6-engine Cordership, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
A true period 784 gun that fires copies of the 6-engine Cordership.
A variant of the Cordership pattern that uses six engines to propel itself. It is a type of spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The 6-in-a-row Cordership is a type of spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves diagonally across the grid. It is a variation of the Cordership pattern.
A 21-glider synthesis of the 6-in-a-row Cordership, completed by Dave Greene in 2017. It follows Luka Okanishi's discovery of a three-glider switch engine synthesis.
A gun pattern that periodically produces a Cordership using a combination of glider salvos and Herschel factories. It is notable for its complex construction and high period.
The Spaghetti Monster is a large and complex oscillator with a period of 7. It is known for its intricate structure and was discovered by Tim Coe.
A c/2 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
The first known 2c/5 spaceship that was not based on 44P5H2V0.
71P17.1 is a period 17 oscillator and a variant of the first period 17 oscillator to be found.
A linear pattern that exhibits quadratic growth in the Game of Life. It was discovered by Chris Cain and is notable for its unique growth properties.
The smallest known period-6 c/3 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
A methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 7468 generations, discovered by Tomas Rokicki.
The smallest known period-8 c/4 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
77P4H1V0.1 is a small spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It moves orthogonally and has a period of 4.
The smallest known c/6 diagonal spaceship, discovered by Josh Ball in March 2011.
The smallest known period 77 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
78P70 is a small non-trivial oscillator with a period of 70, discovered by Karel Suhajda.
A diagonal spaceship pattern that moves at a speed of c/12 and has a period of 96, utilizing 7 switch engines.
A c/12 period 96 diagonal spaceship pattern that uses a 7-engine Cordership to reflect gliders in various ways.
A Cordership pattern that uses 7 switch engines to move diagonally across the grid. It is a type of spaceship.
A glider synthesis of the 7-in-a-row Cordership, a type of spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
An 895-cell still life that acts as an eater for the 7-in-a-row Cordership.
The Lobster is a diagonal spaceship that moves at a speed of c/7. It is known for its unique shape and movement pattern.
The smallest known period-87 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
86P5H1V1 is the second c/5 diagonal spaceship to be discovered in Conway's Game of Life.
The smallest known period 26 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 28 oscillator discovered by Karel Suhajda. It features a symmetrical pattern that repeats every 28 generations.
The 8-engine Cordership is a large, slow-moving spaceship in Conway's Game of Life, notable for its complex structure and multiple engines.
The smallest known period 33 oscillator as of April 2009.
The smallest known period 51 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The smallest known period 27 oscillator as of April 2009. It was discovered by Jason Summers in August 2005.
98P25 is a period-25 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies. It is known for its relatively large size and complex behavior.
98P25 is an oscillator with a period of 25. It is notable for its synthesis using 71 gliders.
A pattern showing three ways in which gliders can non-trivially follow a B29 spaceship. The B29 is a known spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
19-bit still life used as a catalyst in non-Spartan Herschel conduits.
The Cambrian Explosion is a complex pattern featuring a variety of spaceships and oscillators, showcasing a wide range of speeds and behaviors. It is based on Alan Hensel's 'a-plus.lif' and includes additional patterns selected from Koenig's Life News weblog.
The Corder-lineship is an optimized version of a p96 c/12 diagonal spaceship, originally by Jason Summers. A p768 version was also constructed by David Bell.
A complex pattern involving eight p384 c/12 forward rakes interacting with a lightweight spaceship (LWSS) to produce a p384 spaceship.
A diagonal period 576 c/12 spaceship where a glider consumes boats laid down by Cordership puffers.
The Cordership-gun-p784 is a gun pattern that periodically emits Corderships, a type of spaceship, every 784 generations. It uses a Herschel-based mechanism to insert gliders into specific salvos.
A compilation of 650 oscillators with periods ranging from 1 to 40894, assembled by various contributors over many years.
The H-to-C is a converter pattern in Conway's Game of Life that transforms an incoming Herschel into a glider. It is used in constructing complex circuitry and logic gates within the Game of Life.
The H-to-S-5G is a glider-producing switch engine that converts an H-shaped pattern into a stream of gliders.
Heisenburp is a large and complex pattern in Conway's Game of Life, known for its intricate structure and behavior.
The LWSS Breeder is a type of MSM breeder that creates streams of lightweight spaceships (LWSS) using a c/2 orthogonal head that lays down Gosper guns. These guns produce glider streams that collide to form LWSS streams.
The P1-pseudo-Heisenburp is a large and complex pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is characterized by its intricate structure and is not known to have any specific periodic behavior.
A complex pattern simulating a 3-state, 3-symbol Turing machine within Conway's Game of Life. It demonstrates the computational universality of the Game of Life.
The Unit-Life-Deep-Cell is a complex pattern that runs two independent Life universes, A0 and B0, which do not interact with each other. It is a modification of David Bell's Unit Cell.
Achim's other p16 is a period 16 oscillator discovered by Achim Flammenkamp. It features a symmetrical pattern that repeats every 16 generations.
Achim's p11 is a period 11 oscillator discovered by Achim Flammenkamp. It is notable for its relatively small size and period.
Achim's p144 is a period 144 oscillator discovered by Achim Flammenkamp in 1994. It is known for its relatively large period compared to other oscillators.
Achim's p144 is an oscillator with a period of 144, synthesized using gliders. It is notable for its complex structure and synthesis.
A period 16 oscillator discovered by Achim Flammenkamp in July 1994.
Achim's p16 is an oscillator with a period of 16, discovered through synthesis by Mark Niemiec and Jason Summers. It is known for its complex structure and behavior.
Achim's p4 is a period 4 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Achim Flammenkamp in 1988.
Achim's p4 is an oscillator with a period of 4, synthesized using 7 gliders. It is based on a predecessor pattern by Lewis Patterson.
Achim's p8 is a period 8 oscillator discovered by Achim Flammenkamp. It features a symmetrical pattern that repeats every 8 generations.
Achim's p8 is an oscillator that was synthesized using gliders. It has a period of 8.
Acorn is a methuselah pattern that evolves for 5206 generations before stabilizing. It starts with just seven cells and produces a large number of live cells over its evolution.
A glider synthesis of the Acorn pattern, which is a small methuselah that evolves for a large number of generations before stabilizing.
A spaceship pattern based on Corderships that can adjust its period by moving components. This example has a period of 6144.
The glider advancer is a device that advances gliders by 60 generations using six copies of David Bell's p30 in-line NOT gate.
A for all is a period 6 oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson in March 1993.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating 'A for all' objects in Conway's Game of Life.
A 6-cell still life that is the smallest still life with more than one island.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating aircraft carriers, a type of still life, using gliders.
A period 7 oscillator in which the rotor consists of two copies of that used in the burloaferimeter.
A reaction in which a honey farm predecessor catalyzed by an eater and a block reappears at another location 47 generations later, having produced a glider and a traffic light.
The AK-94 is the smallest known true period 94 gun, discovered in May 2013.
The AK-94 is a spaceship pattern synthesized using 60 gliders. It is notable for its construction and efficiency.
A pattern that is nearly a period-6 knightship, with only two cells incorrect after six generations.
Almosymmetric is a period 2 oscillator that was discovered in 1971. It is known for its almost symmetrical appearance.
An alternate form of the eater 5 pattern, using a long hook with tail instead of a block.
An alternate form of the pentadecathlon pattern interacting with a snacker, featuring a smaller bounding box of 20x18.
An alternate version of the pi orbital oscillator using a period 12 sparker, discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko.
A slightly smaller variant of the wickstretcher 1 pattern, designed to extend a wick in the Game of Life.
Amphisbaena is a small, simple oscillator that resembles a two-headed snake, hence its name.
A glider synthesis of the amphisbaena, a known spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
This pattern involves 36 slow p2 salvos that produce eaters in four orientations, useful for incremental slow-salvo constructions.
Anteater 1 is a c/4 diagonal spaceship pattern discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It is known for its unique movement and structure.
Anteater 2 is a c/4 diagonal spaceship pattern discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It is a variation of the anteater pattern with a double structure.
Anteater3 is a spaceship pattern related to the anteater family, discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It moves at a speed of c/4.
Anteater4 is a pattern related to a double puffer mechanism, based on Hartmut Holzwart's 29-bit spaceship (B29).
The anteater5 is a pattern that includes a c/4 spaceship connected to a puffer, discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko.
Anteater6 is a glide-symmetric pattern used as a tagalong in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko.
The 'anteater7' is a pattern involving alternate anteaters connected to sparking ships using glide-reflecting tagalong elements.
Anteater8 is a small pattern based on a c/4 domino-spark spaceship. It is known for its unique interaction properties.
Ants is an orthogonal period 5 lightspeed wick that moves in a straight line.
Anvil is a small induction coil pattern used in various larger constructions.
An asymmetric version of the period 30 orthogonal c/5 pre-pulsar spaceship, featuring two spiders pushing a pre-pulsar.
A 31-bit still life pattern that is the most common naturally-occurring still life of its size.
Ark is a methuselah pattern that stabilizes after 736,692 generations.
Ark is a methuselah pattern that stabilizes after a large number of generations.
A period 5 oscillator in which the average number of live rotor cells is five, which is also the period.
B29 is a small c/4 diagonal spaceship with an isolated domino spark.
B29 is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves diagonally. It was synthesized using 25 gliders.
The B-52 bomber is a true period 104 double-barrelled glider gun that emits one glider every 52 generations. It utilizes a B-heptomino in its mechanism.
A period 4 oscillator discovered by Dean Hickerson in August 1997. It is notable for being the only known babbling brook with more than 4 cells in its rotor.
Backrake 1 is an orthogonal period 8 c/2 spaceship that functions as a backrake, leaving behind a trail of debris.
Backrake 2 is a period 12 orthogonal c/2 spaceship that functions as a backrake, leaving behind a trail of debris.
Backrake 3 is a pseudo period 32 (true period 64) orthogonal c/2 backrake based on puffer 1.
A simple orthogonal backward glider rake with period 20 and speed c/2.
Baker is a diagonal period 4 lightspeed fuse in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 12 oscillator that consists of a loaf hassled by two blocks and two caterers.
A 30-glider synthesis of the Baker's dozen pattern, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A common 28-cell still life formation consisting of two bi-loaves.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs bakeries, a type of oscillator, using gliders.
A common 6-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, resembling a small boat.
Barge 2 (extended) is a c/2 period 2 orthogonal spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Barge 2 is a period 2 c/2 orthogonal extendable spaceship. It is a variation of the barge pattern, capable of moving across the grid.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs barges, a type of still life, using gliders.
A period 3 c/3 orthogonal spaceship discovered by Hartmut Holzwart and David Bell.
The Barge is a period 3 c/3 orthogonal extendable spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Barge with long tail is a still life pattern that resembles a barge with an extended tail. It is a stable formation that does not change over time.
A glider synthesis of the barge with long tail, a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Basic rakes are puffers that emit spaceships as debris, typically moving at c/2 speed. They include various period rakes such as p20 and p16, and are part of Alan Hensel's pattern collection.
A common period 2 oscillator consisting of two diagonally touching blocks.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a beacon, a well-known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A 6-glider synthesis pattern that creates a beacon and a long hook. The beacon is a small period-2 oscillator, while the long hook is a still life.
Beacon and two tails is a period 2 oscillator that combines a beacon with two tails, creating a larger oscillating structure.
A pattern consisting of a beacon oscillator with two tails attached. It is synthesized using gliders.
A diagonal period 8 lightspeed fuse that creates beacons as it burns.
A period 22 oscillator consisting of a period 2 beacon and a period 11 oscillator (38P11.1). It is the smallest known period 22 oscillator but is often considered trivial.
A complex still life pattern that combines a beacon, a table, and an eater. It is a static configuration that does not change over time.
Bee hat is a 15-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
An extremely common 6-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, resembling the shape of a beehive.
A synthesis pattern for creating a beehive still life using gliders.
Beehive and cap is a 14-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Beehive and dock is a 16-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a beehive and a dock structure.
A period 3 oscillator that involves a beehive and a long hook interacting with a tub.
A synthesis pattern involving a beehive and a long hook eating a tub, created using 12 gliders.
Beehive and table is a 12-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a beehive and a table.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a beehive and a table, both of which are common still lifes in Conway's Game of Life.
A simple 12-cell still life composed of two beehives placed adjacent to each other.
The 'Beehive at beehive synthesis' is a glider synthesis pattern that constructs a beehive still life using gliders. It demonstrates the ability to create stable structures from dynamic components.
Beehive at loaf is a 13-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a beehive and a loaf placed adjacent to each other.
Beehive at loaf is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It consists of a beehive and a loaf positioned adjacent to each other.
A 12-cell still life pattern that features a beehive with an additional tail structure.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the beehive bend tail still life.
A diagonal 3c/32 period 128 fuse pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Beehive test tube baby is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a beehive attached to a test tube-like structure.
A 12-cell still life pattern that is an extension of the beehive with additional cells.
Beehive with Nine is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It is a variation of the beehive pattern with additional cells.
A 10-cell still life pattern that resembles a beehive with an additional tail.
The Beehive with Tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a beehive with an additional tail-like extension.
Bent keys is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson in 1989. It is known for its distinctive shape resembling a set of bent keys.
A synthesis pattern using 10 gliders to create the 'bent keys' still life.
A very common methuselah with a lifespan of 148 generations, known for its distinctive evolution pattern.
A synthesis pattern for the B-heptomino using gliders, created by Mark D. Niemiec.
The Bi-block is an 8-cell pseudo still life consisting of two adjacent blocks.
A pattern demonstrating the glider synthesis of bi-blocks, which are simple still life structures.
The Bi-boat is a small still life pattern consisting of two boat shapes connected together.
A 16-cell still life consisting of two caps.
The Bi-cap is a pattern synthesized using gliders. It is known for its unique structure and synthesis method.
The Bi-clock is a pure glider generator composed of two clocks. It is an oscillator pattern.
The Big glider is the first known diagonal spaceship other than the glider, with a period of 4 and speed of c/4.
A pattern that serves as a tagalong for one or more 'big gliders', which are large spaceship patterns. The central block can be modified or replaced with parts of other patterns like the Canada goose or Orion 2.
Big S is a 14-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'Big S' still life using a minimal number of gliders.
The Bi-gun is a true period 46 double-barreled glider gun that produces two streams of gliders.
The Bi-gun is a pattern that produces two streams of gliders. It is synthesized using gliders.
A billiard table oscillator is characterized by a rotor enclosed within a stator, making it interesting but not useful for larger constructions due to lack of exposed sparks.
A 14-cell still life pattern that forms half of a bakery.
A glider synthesis pattern for the bi-loaf 1 still life, created using a minimal number of gliders.
Bi-loaf 2 is a 14-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Bi-loaf 2 synthesis is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the bi-loaf 2 still life. It involves a specific arrangement of gliders to form the pattern.
A small pure glider generator that is a variation of the loaf pattern.
Bi-loaf 4 is a 14-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the bi-loaf 4 still life.
The Bipole is a period 2 oscillator, also known as the barberpole of length 2.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a bipole, which is a small oscillator.
A period 10 oscillator composed of a bipole and a pseudo-barberpole. It is the smallest period 10 oscillator, though often considered trivial.
A synthesis pattern involving a bipole bridge and a pseudo-barberpole, created using 62 gliders.
Bipole on boat is an oscillator pattern consisting of a bipole stabilized by a boat. It oscillates between two phases.
A 16-cell still life made up of two ponds.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating bi-ponds, a type of still life, using a specific arrangement of gliders.
The Birthday puffer is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that leaves behind a trail of debris as it moves. It is a type of spaceship that is known for its unique movement and trail.
The Bistable switch is a logic circuit pattern discovered by Paul Callahan in 1994. It was found while searching for a stable reflector.
A period 3 oscillator discovered by Peter Raynham in 1972. It is known for its complex appearance and behavior.
A pattern synthesized using gliders, known for its complex interaction and transformation.
An extension of the period 3 oscillator 'biting off more than they can chew'.
A period 2 oscillator that is the smallest and most common oscillator.
A glider synthesis pattern that creates blinkers, which are simple oscillators in Conway's Game of Life.
An orthogonal 2c/3 period 18 fuse that burns cleanly through blinkers.
An orthogonal 2c/3 period 6 blinker fuse that propagates a blinker pattern.
An orthogonal 2c/3 period 6 blinker fuse that propagates a blinker pattern along its length.
A 6c/13 orthogonal period 26 blinker fuse that propagates a line of blinkers.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a blinker fuse, which is a linear pattern of blinkers.
An orthogonal period 8 c/2 blinker puffer, and the first blinker puffer to be found.
A glider synthesis of Robert Wainwright's blinker puffer 1, which is a spaceship pattern.
An orthogonal period 4 c/2 blinker puffer that emits blinkers as it moves. It was discovered by David Bell in 1992.
The Blinker is the simplest oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of three cells in a row that alternate between horizontal and vertical orientations.
Blinkers bit pole is a period 2 oscillator that consists of two blinkers interacting with a still life structure. It was discovered in 1977.
Blinker ship 1 is a spaceship pattern created by Paul Schick, utilizing his Schick engine. It is known for its unique movement involving blinkers.
The Block is an extremely common 4-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A pattern demonstrating the synthesis of a block still life using gliders.
A 16-cell still life made up of four blocks.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating lumps of muck or blockades, discovered by Mark D. Niemiec.
Block and cap is a 12-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a block and caps configuration using gliders.
A 14-cell still life pattern consisting of a block and a dock.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a block on docks configuration in Conway's Game of Life.
A methuselah pattern consisting of a block and a glider with a lifespan of 106 generations.
Block and two tails is a 12-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Block and two tails is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It consists of a block with two tails extending from it.
Blocked p4-1 is a period 4 oscillator that features a symmetrical arrangement of blocks and blinkers.
Blocked p4-2 is a period 4 oscillator discovered by Adam P. Goucher. It features a symmetrical arrangement that repeats every four generations.
Blocked p4-3 is a period 4 oscillator discovered by Adam P. Goucher. It features a symmetrical structure that oscillates every four generations.
A sparking period 4 oscillator that features a block interacting with a larger oscillator component.
A sparking period 4 oscillator that features a block interacting with a larger oscillator component.
A period 4 oscillator with a distinctive T-shaped nose structure.
A sparking period 4 oscillator that combines elements of a blocked oscillator and a t-nose shape.
Blocker is a period 8 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright. It is known for its simple structure and oscillating behavior.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a blocker, which is a common still life in Conway's Game of Life.
A complex pattern involving blockic and blockish seeds, used for constructing oscillators and eater variants. It includes synchronized glider pairs and turner tables.
A diagonal period 288 c/12 block-laying puffer that creates blocks as it moves.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a block-laying switch engine, which is a type of spaceship that leaves behind a trail of blocks.
A simple 12-cell pattern that evolves into the diagonal period 288 c/12 block-laying switch engine puffer.
Block on boat is a pseudo still life consisting of a block attached to a boat. It is a stable pattern that does not change over time.
A glider synthesis pattern that creates a block on boat still life. It is constructed using gliders.
Block on table is a simple 10-cell still life pattern consisting of a block placed on a table-like structure.
Block on Table is a still life pattern consisting of a block placed on a table-like structure. It is known for its stability and simplicity.
Blockstacker is a pattern that creates an infinite row of blocks. It was created by Jason Summers.
Blom is a methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 23314 generations.
Blonker is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves diagonally. It is known for its unique shape and movement.
A glider synthesis of the blonker pattern, which is a type of oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The Boat is the smallest still life with five cells, resembling a small boat shape.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a boat, a small still life, using gliders.
A reaction that demonstrates how boats can be used to represent binary bits, with glider collisions for reading and writing.
A diagonal period 4 lightspeed fuse that creates boats as it progresses.
Boat on aircraft is a still life pattern consisting of a boat attached to an aircraft shape.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs the Boat on aircraft still life.
A period 2 oscillator consisting of a boat attached to a quadpole.
Boat on quadpole is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It features a boat attached to a quadpole.
Boat on snake is a still life pattern that consists of a boat attached to a snake. It is a stable configuration that does not change over time.
A period 2 oscillator that combines a boat with a spark coil.
Boat on spark coil is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It features a boat attached to a spark coil.
An 11-cell still life pattern composed of a ship and a boat.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating boat-ship-ties, which are a type of still life in Conway's Game of Life.
Boatstretcher 1 is the first diagonal wickstretcher to be found, discovered by Hartmut Holzwart.
Boat test tube baby is a still life pattern that resembles a boat attached to a test tube shape. It is a stable configuration that does not change over time.
Boat-tie is a 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Boat-tie synthesis is a glider synthesis pattern for creating boat-ties, a type of still life in Conway's Game of Life.
The Boat with hooked tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a variation of the boat pattern with an additional tail-like extension.
A 10-cell still life pattern that resembles a boat with an extended tail.
The 'Boat with long tail' is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a variation of the boat pattern with an extended tail.
The Boat with very long tail is a still life pattern that consists of a boat with an extended tail structure.
Bobsled run 2 is a variant of the switch engine pattern, utilizing boats as catalysts. It is a complex and intricate pattern that demonstrates the dynamic interactions possible in Conway's Game of Life.
The Boojum reflector is the smallest known stable reflector in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by David Greene.
Bookend is a small induction coil used in various larger patterns.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a bookend still life.
Bookends is a 14-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'bookends' still life using a minimal number of gliders.
Boring p24 is an oscillator with a period of 24 generations. It is known for its simple and repetitive structure.
Brain is an orthogonal period 3 c/3 spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
The Brain perturbing glider is a spaceship pattern that interacts with the Brain pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is known for its unique interaction properties.
Breeder 1 is the first known pattern in Conway's Game of Life that exhibits quadratic growth. It was discovered in the early 1970s.
Bricklayer is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that was discovered by David Bell. It is known for its unique structure and behavior.
The pattern 'brokenlife' does not correspond to any well-known or standardized pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It may be a custom or lesser-known pattern.
Broken lines is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that was discovered by Dean Hickerson. It is known for its complex structure and behavior.
Buckaroo is a period 30 oscillator based on the queen bee shuttle. It can reflect gliders unless the eater is moved closer to the queen bee.
A glider synthesis pattern for the buckaroo, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The Bullet heptomino is a methuselah pattern that evolves from the T-tetromino. It is known for its long-lasting evolution before stabilizing.
A small, color-preserving 90° glider reflector with a repeat time of 34.
An induction coil that is a common predecessor of the honey farm.
Bunnies is a methuselah pattern known for its long lifespan of 17332 generations. It is also a parent of the 'rabbits' pattern.
Bunnies 10 is a methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 17,423 generations, evolving similarly to the Bunnies pattern after generation 104.
A methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 17465 generations, evolving similarly to the 'bunnies' pattern after generation 146.
Bunnies 9 is a methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 17410 generations, evolving similarly to the Bunnies pattern after generation 91.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'bunnies' oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The Burloaferimeter is a period 7 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis of the burloaferimeter, which is a known oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Butterfly pattern evolves into a formation of two beehives after 33 generations.
A glider synthesis pattern that creates butterflies, a type of oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
By flops is a period 2 oscillator discovered by Robert Wainwright. It is a small and simple pattern that oscillates between two phases.
By flops is a glider synthesis pattern created by Mark D. Niemiec. It is an oscillator pattern with a period of 2.
A rake pattern that moves at a speed of c/2 and is associated with Paul Tooke's 3-engine Cordership. It was created by Jason Summers.
A c/2 orthogonal spaceship that stretches a period 6 wick. It moves in a straight line while extending the wick behind it.
This is an engineless c/3 forward rake with a period of 333. It was assembled by Jason Summers using components by David Bell.
A collection of spaceships that move orthogonally at a speed of c/3. These patterns were discovered by multiple contributors and are known for their unique speed and movement.
The c/3 greyship is a spaceship pattern that moves orthogonally at a speed of c/3. It was constructed using several methods of stabilization.
The first c/3 orthogonal puffer, discovered by David Bell in April 1996. It leaves behind a trail of debris as it moves.
This pattern involves two diagonal c/4 tub-and-beehive puffers and a c/2 period 392 backward rake that interact to produce block-laying switch engines.
A highly non-optimized dirty c/4 diagonal puffer with a period of 4284, known for its tunneling gliders effect.
A collection of c/4 diagonal spaceships, which are patterns that move diagonally across the grid at a speed of c/4. These spaceships are notable for their interactions and formations.
A collection of spaceships that move orthogonally at a speed of c/4. These patterns are known for their relatively small size and were discovered by various contributors over several years.
A c/4 adjustable-period sideways glider rake with a complex convoy structure. It can be modified to increase its period by 32 generations.
A puffer pattern that moves diagonally at a speed of c/4, leaving behind a trail of debris. It was the first known pattern of its kind.
A collection of small spaceships that move diagonally at a speed of c/4 and have a period of 4. These patterns are notable for their movement and periodicity.
The c/4 greyship is a spaceship pattern that moves orthogonally at a speed of c/4. It was discovered by Hartmut Holzwart in 2006.
A collection of spaceships that move orthogonally at a speed of c/4 and have a period of 4. These patterns are notable for their movement and periodicity.
The C/4 wave is a spaceship pattern that moves at a speed of c/4. It is known for its wave-like appearance and is a part of the larger family of spaceships.
A rake pattern that moves at speed c/5 and can have its period adjusted by modifying its glider loop. It is based on a period 19800 glider loop and can be expanded to create higher period rakes.
The first known c/5 diagonal puffer, which emits debris as it moves diagonally across the grid.
A c/5 diagonal wickstretcher pattern in Conway's Game of Life, which extends a wick of tubs diagonally.
The c/5 orthogonal greyship is a spaceship pattern that moves at one-fifth the speed of light. It was discovered by Hartmut Holzwart in March 2010.
The c/9 reaction is a pattern that involves a specific interaction between moving parts, resulting in a reaction that propagates at a speed of c/9.
Caber tosser 1 is a smaller version of the first caber tosser pattern, utilizing a 7-engine Cordership. It was discovered by Dean Hickerson.
A c/4 period 4 diagonal spaceship. It was once the smallest known diagonal spaceship other than the glider.
Candelabra is a period 3 oscillator known for its symmetrical structure.
Candlefrobra is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered in 1984. It is known for its unique shape and behavior in Conway's Game of Life.
Candlefrobra_synth is a synthesis pattern using 12 gliders to create the candlefrobra pattern.
Canoe is an 8-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating canoes, a type of still life in Conway's Game of Life.
Cap is a small induction coil pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Cap and dock is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a cap and a dock structure.
The Carnival shuttle is a period 12 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A 10-cell still life composed of two aircraft carriers attached together.
A still life pattern consisting of two carriers joined together. It is notable for its synthesis using gliders.
A 10-cell still life composed of an aircraft carrier and a snake attached together.
The Carrier siamese snake is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It is a combination of a carrier and a snake.
Carrier with feather is a still life pattern that consists of a carrier with an additional 'feather' component.
Catacryst is a 58-cell pattern that exhibits quadratic growth in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis of the caterer oscillator, which is a period 8 oscillator.
A small period 39 oscillator that combines the Caterer with the 34P13 oscillator.
A small non-trivial period 66 oscillator that combines the caterer and 36P22 patterns.
A period-21 oscillator that is notable for being the smallest known oscillator of its period, featuring a cell that oscillates at the full period.
A small period 21 oscillator that combines the Caterer and 44P7.2 patterns.
Caterer on 48P31 is the smallest known period-93 oscillator, combining a caterer with a 48P31 oscillator.
The smallest known period-96 oscillator, combining a caterer with the 68P32 oscillator.
A period 24 oscillator that combines a caterer with a figure eight. It is the smallest known oscillator of this period.
Caterer on rattlesnake is the smallest known period-33 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Cauldron is a period 8 oscillator that was discovered in 1971. It is known for its symmetrical appearance and dynamic evolution over its cycle.
A glider synthesis pattern for the cauldron, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The Centinal is a period 100 oscillator that combines the p54 shuttle and the twin bees shuttle.
A glider synthesis of the centinal, a known oscillator pattern.
The Centinal reflector is a pattern that reflects a glider 90 degrees. It is used in constructing complex circuits in Conway's Game of Life.
A methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 103 generations before stabilizing.
An eater pattern designed to consume a century or bookend, composed of three eater 1s surrounding a beehive.
Century Eater 2 is a pattern that consumes a century, a common methuselah pattern, and stabilizes after a certain number of generations.
Cha cha is a small oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The smallest known non-trivial period 22 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The Champagne glass is a period 22 oscillator discovered by Dean Hickerson in the mid-1990s.
A pattern where a glider is bounced back and forth using convoys, extending its path incrementally. It demonstrates a race between diagonal and horizontal signals.
Chemist is a period 5 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A methuselah with a lifespan of 148 generations, evolving similarly to the B-heptomino after its second generation.
The Cheshire Cat is a block predecessor pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Chicken wire is a simple stable agar pattern in Conway's Game of Life, forming a repeating grid-like structure.
Circle of Fire is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that forms a circular shape and oscillates with a certain period.
A 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its barge-like shape with an additional tail.
The cis-barge with tail is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders.
A period 2 oscillator that combines a beacon and an anvil.
A period 2 oscillator that combines a beacon with an additional cap structure.
A glider synthesis pattern that combines a cis-beacon and a cap. It is a still life pattern created through the interaction of gliders.
Cis-beacon and dock is a period 2 oscillator that combines a beacon with a dock. It is a simple and stable pattern.
A pattern consisting of a cis-beacon and a dock, synthesized using gliders.
A period 2 oscillator that combines a beacon and a table.
A glider synthesis pattern involving a cis-beacon and a table, which are both still life configurations.
A period 2 oscillator composed of a beacon and a long hook.
A 6-glider synthesis pattern that creates a beacon and a long hook. The beacon is a well-known oscillator, while the long hook is a still life.
A 12-cell still life pattern consisting of a block and a long hook formation.
Cis-block and long hook is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It consists of a block and a long hook connected in a specific configuration.
A 15-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a cis-boat attached to a dock.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating cis-boat and dock still lifes. It demonstrates how these structures can be formed using gliders.
A period 3 oscillator that features a cis-boat and a long hook interacting with a tub.
A 13-glider synthesis pattern involving a cis-boat and a long hook eating a tub. It is a still life pattern created through a specific glider synthesis.
An 11-cell still life consisting of a boat on a table. It is the 81st most common still life.
Cis-boat and table is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It consists of a cis-boat and a table, which are both stable configurations.
Cis-boat with nine is a 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A 9-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by a boat shape with an additional tail.
The Cis-boat with tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a variation of the boat pattern with an additional tail segment.
A simple 12-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Cis-fuse with two tails is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It consists of a pair of blocks connected by a tail-like structure.
A 14-cell still life composed of a bookend and a bun.
A 10-cell still life pattern similar to the long long hook with tail.
Cis-hook with tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is composed of a hook and a tail structure.
A small 11-cell still life pattern that resembles a loaf with an additional tail segment.
The cis-loaf with tail is a still life pattern that resembles a loaf with an additional tail segment. It is often used in glider synthesis.
The Cis-long boat with tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its boat-like shape with an extended tail.
A 46-bit natural still life pattern that is a variation of the 'professor' pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern for the cis-mirrored professor, a variant of the professor pattern.
A 14-cell still life made up of two buns facing each other.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a cis-mirrored R-bee configuration. It involves the use of gliders to construct the pattern.
The Cis-mirrored worm is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its symmetrical structure.
A still life pattern consisting of two cis-mirrored worms connected in a siamese configuration.
A 15-cell still life composed of a bee and a loaf in a cis configuration.
The Cis-rotated hook is a small still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of seven cells.
A 14-cell still life composed of two buns.
A 10-cell still life pattern similar to the long long shillelagh.
A glider synthesis pattern for the still life known as Cis-shillelagh.
Claw is a small still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of four cells that form a shape resembling a claw.
Claw test tube baby is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is composed of a combination of smaller still life components.
A 10-cell still life pattern similar to hook with tail.
A glider synthesis pattern for the 'Claw with Tail', created by Mark D. Niemiec. It demonstrates how to construct the still life using gliders.
Claw with tub with tail is a still life pattern consisting of a claw, a tub, and a tail structure.
Clips is the most common naturally-occurring 30-bit still life in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 2 oscillator that is relatively common, found in May 1970.
Clock 2 is a period 4 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating clocks, which are oscillators in Conway's Game of Life.
The Cloverleaf interchange is a complex oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It features a symmetrical design and cycles through a series of states.
An orthogonal period 16 c/2 spaceship discovered in October 1995 that can act as a puffer engine.
A glider synthesis pattern for the Coe ship, a known spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
Coe's p8 is a period 8 oscillator discovered by Tim Coe in August 1997.
Coe's p8 is an oscillator with a period of 8. It is known for its synthesis using a relatively small number of gliders.
Coe's p8 is an oscillator with a period of 8. It is known for its synthesis using a relatively small number of gliders.
A conduit that transforms a B-heptomino into a Herschel after 59 generations.
Confused eaters is a period 4 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham. It features a complex interaction of components that stabilize into a repeating cycle.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'confused eaters' still life configuration.
A programmable constructor attached to a glider loop that contains a repeatable recipe for constructing an oblique line of eaters. It is based on a prototype by Paul Chapman.
A prototype programmable constructor that reads a construction program from binary bits stored on a diagonal tape, capable of building complex patterns including a copy of itself.
A counterexample disproving the Coolout Conjecture, found by Richard Schroeppel in 2001.
Copperhead is a c/10 orthogonal spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A synthesis pattern for the copperhead spaceship, using 22 gliders. It was improved from an earlier 25-glider synthesis.
A synthesis of the Copperhead spaceship using 14 gliders. The Copperhead is a small, c/10 orthogonal spaceship.
A synthesis pattern for the copperhead spaceship, using 22 gliders. It was improved from an earlier 25-glider synthesis.
Corderships are c/12 diagonal spaceships built from switch engines, notable for their ability to clean up debris using their configuration.
Cord puller is a sawtooth pattern with an expansion factor of 6. It was discovered by Dean Hickerson and is known for its unique growth behavior.
A pattern designed to calculate cousin primes in Conway's Game of Life, based on Dean Hickerson's primer.
Cousins is a period 3 oscillator that contains two copies of the stillater rotor.
Cover is an 8-bit induction coil pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Cow is an orthogonal speed c/2 period 8 spaceship that acts as a fuse.
The Crab is the smallest known diagonal spaceship other than the glider. It has a period of 4 and moves with a speed of c/4.
Crab synthesis is a method to construct the Crab spaceship using 18 gliders. It was developed through collaborative efforts and incremental improvements.
Crane is a c/4 diagonal spaceship pattern discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko in 2005.
Cross is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright in October 1989. It features a symmetrical pattern that cycles every three generations.
Cross 2 is the second smallest member of an infinite family of period 3 cross oscillators.
The cross is a pattern that can be synthesized with 16 gliders. It is known for its symmetrical shape.
Crowd is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in January 1973.
Crown is a period 12 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies in January 1995.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'crown' still life in Conway's Game of Life.
Cthulhu is a large and complex oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Cuphook is a period 3 oscillator with 3 cells in its rotor, discovered in 1970.
The Cuphook synthesis is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the cuphook still life.
Cyclic is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that repeats its configuration after a certain number of generations.
An orthogonal period 3 spaceship with speed c/3, discovered in 1992.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the dart, a known spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
An 18-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis of the dead spark coil, a common still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Decapole is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life consisting of ten blinkers arranged in a symmetrical formation.
The Decapole synthesis is a glider synthesis of the decapole pattern, which is a type of oscillator.
A complex pattern that simulates two Life universes simultaneously.
The Demonoid Synth is a synthesis pattern for the Demonoid, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life. It is used to construct the Demonoid pattern from a specific initial configuration.
Diagfuse1 is a complex pattern in Conway's Game of Life that involves intricate interactions between its components. It is known for its dynamic behavior and is part of the jslife pattern collection.
A collection of diagonal spaceships with varying speeds, including the famous glider and other notable designs like Orion and Canada goose.
The diamond greyship is a spaceship pattern with a diamond-like shape. It was discovered by Hartmut Holzwart in 2005.
Diamond ring is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in 1972.
A 28-glider synthesis of a variation of the diamond ring pattern.
This pattern, created by Andrew Okrasinski, dies out completely after 658 generations. It is a finite pattern that does not stabilize into a repeating form.
Die Hard is a methuselah pattern that completely vanishes after 130 generations, making it notable for its long lifespan before dying out.
Dinner table is the first known period 12 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, discovered in 1972.
An extension of the 'Dinner table' pattern, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Diuresis is a period 90 oscillator discovered by David Eppstein, with stabilization by Dean Hickerson. It is supported by pentadecathlons.
The Dock is a small still life pattern known as an induction coil.
Dock siamese carrier is a still life pattern that consists of a dock and a carrier sharing a common cell.
A simple oscillator pattern that alternates between two states in Conway's Game of Life.
The Twin bees shuttle, also known as Do-see-do, is an oscillator that involves a reaction between two queen bee shuttles.
Double caterer is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson in October 1989.
Double ewe is a period 3 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Robert Wainwright no later than September 1971.
Double X is a period 46 oscillator based on the twin bees shuttle.
Dove is a small and simple pattern that resembles the shape of a dove. It is a still life pattern, meaning it does not change over time.
An orthogonal period 6 spaceship, notable for being the first c/6 spaceship to be constructed.
A flotilla pattern involving the c/6 orthogonal period 6 dragon spaceship.
Dragon tagalongs are patterns that accompany the dragon spaceship, a c/6 orthogonal period 6 spaceship, enhancing its structure.
The Duodecapole is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that consists of multiple poles and oscillates with a period of 3.
Duoplet is a small still life pattern consisting of two adjacent cells.
Eater 1 is the first discovered eater and a 7-cell still life pattern that can absorb and eliminate gliders and other spaceships.
Eater 1 is a small still life pattern that can absorb gliders and other spaceships, effectively 'eating' them without being destroyed.
A collection of interactions demonstrating how the Eater 1 still life can consume various objects in Conway's Game of Life.
An eater 1 interacting with a blinker, demonstrating eater's ability to consume oscillators.
An eater 1 pattern interacting with a glider, demonstrating its ability to absorb and eliminate the glider.
A still life pattern featuring an eater 1 positioned to consume a loaf. It demonstrates the eater's ability to remove parts of other patterns.
A still life pattern featuring an Eater 1 interacting with a pre-beehive.
A well-known eater and 19-cell still life that can eat gliders approaching from four different paths.
Eater 2 is a still life pattern that can consume various spaceships and other patterns. This RLE represents a synthesis of Eater 2 using 9 gliders.
A 31-cell still life and symmetric eater pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A 40-cell still life and eater that doesn't eat gliders, but does eat other objects.
A glider synthesis of the eater 4, a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A 12-cell still life and eater composed of a tub with tail and a block that is capable of eating gliders that approach from the top-right.
An eater 5 pattern interacting with gliders approaching from different directions, demonstrating its ability to absorb them.
A period 4 oscillator that involves an eater and a block interacting in a frob-like manner.
A 12-glider synthesis of the Eater/block frob pattern, which involves the interaction of an eater and a block.
The eater head siamese carrier is a still life pattern that combines an eater with a carrier, forming a stable configuration.
The Eater head siamese snake is a still life pattern that combines an eater head with a siamese snake. It is stable and does not change over time.
A 12-cell still life pattern consisting of an eater 1 and a boat.
Eater on Boat is a still life pattern that consists of an eater attached to a boat. It is notable for its ability to absorb gliders and other spaceships.
The Eater plug is a period 2 oscillator that interacts with other patterns, often used to stabilize or modify them.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating an eater plug, a still life object in Conway's Game of Life.
A collection of eater-like still life patterns that consume objects other than gliders or spaceships.
Eaters are a class of still life patterns that can remove or 'eat' other objects, such as gliders, without being destroyed themselves.
A 12-cell still life composed of two eaters.
The Eater siamese eater is a still life pattern that consists of two eaters sharing a common cell. It is often used in glider syntheses.
A collection of glider eaters, arranged by their recovery time.
A still life pattern that combines an eater tail with a carrier, forming a stable configuration.
The eater tail siamese snake is a still life pattern that combines an eater tail with a siamese snake. It is stable and does not change over time.
Eater with cape is a still life pattern that resembles an eater with an additional 'cape' structure attached.
A period 20 c/2 orthogonal spaceship based on one of the classic puffer trains.
Ed is a methuselah pattern in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Schneelocke. It is named after a character from the 'Maniac Mansion' computer game.
A period 3 c/3 orthogonal edge-repair spaceship that is about to collide with a Herschel.
An orthogonal period 3 c/3 spaceship that repairs its edge as it moves.
An orthogonal c/4 period 4 spaceship that uses a T-tetromino reaction to destroy beehives.
A spaceship pattern that can delete various objects and survive, showcasing its ability to repair edges.
Edna is a methuselah pattern in Conway's Game of Life with a lifespan of 31,192 generations before stabilizing.
A methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 31,082 generations.
The E-heptomino is a methuselah pattern that evolves for a significant number of generations before stabilizing.
The Elbow Ladder is a pattern that utilizes glider streams to construct and deconstruct elbows, allowing for complex constructions. It is based on glider guns and slide guns.
Electric Fence is a period 5 oscillator that stabilizes a pattern known as ants. It was discovered by Dean Hickerson.
Elevener is an 11-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for the elevener, which is a specific type of oscillator.
An 11-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for the eleven loop, a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Elkies' p5 is a period 5 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies in 1997.
Elkies' p5 is an oscillator with a period of 5, discovered by Noam Elkies. It is known for its glider synthesis.
A period 4 oscillator that emulates the spark of a heavyweight spaceship.
En retard is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in August 1972.
Enterprise is a period 4 diagonal spaceship with a speed of c/4. It was discovered by Dean Hickerson in March 1993.
Eureka is a period 30 pre-pulsar shuttle oscillator discovered by David Buckingham in 1980.
Eureka synthesis is a glider synthesis pattern for the Eureka still life. It demonstrates how gliders can be used to construct the Eureka pattern.
Eve is a 20-cell methuselah pattern that lasts for 30,046 generations before stabilizing.
This pattern consists of low-period oscillators that can be extended or repeated. It is notable for its ability to maintain periodicity while being extended.
A 10-cell still life that is an extended version of the snake pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating an extra extra long snake still life in Conway's Game of Life.
The extra long hook with tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a stable formation that does not change over time.
The extra long shillelagh is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, known for its elongated shape.
A 9-cell still life that is an extended version of the snake pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs an extra long snake, a type of still life in Conway's Game of Life.
Extremely Impressive is a period 6 oscillator discovered by David Buckingham in 1976.
Extremely Impressive is a large and complex pattern synthesized from 30 gliders. It is notable for its intricate structure and synthesis.
A reaction involving a lightweight spaceship and three gliders, allowing the spaceship to advance 11 spaces in 6 generations.
Feather is a small pattern in Conway's Game of Life that is known for its distinctive shape.
This pattern is designed to calculate Fermat primes and self-destruct if any Fermat primes over 65537 are found. It represents known Fermat primes with tubs and stops growing if additional primes are discovered.
A pattern designed to self-destruct if it detects a Fermat prime larger than 65537.
The Figure eight is a period 8 oscillator that consists of two blocks that rotate around each other.
A glider synthesis of the figure eight oscillator, which is a common pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A figure eight pattern used to reflect gliders in Conway's Game of Life.
A 46-cell non-trivial period 104 oscillator composed of a figure eight and a 34P13 oscillator.
A small non-trivial period 88 oscillator that combines a figure eight with the 36P22 oscillator.
A compound oscillator consisting of a figure eight and a pentadecathlon, known for being the smallest period 120 oscillator.
The smallest known period-88 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, combining a figure eight with a rattlesnake.
Fireship is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life that moves diagonally. It is known for its distinctive shape and movement.
A 30-glider synthesis of the C/10 fireship spaceship, which is a notable pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Fire-spitting is a small period-3 oscillator that was discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It is known for its dynamic appearance and relatively simple structure.
A fairly common 24-cell pseudo still life made up of two ship-ties.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating fleets, which are specific configurations in Conway's Game of Life.
Floodgate is a period-2 constellation consisting of four blinkers and four boats.
A predecessor to the Floodgate pattern, which evolves into a larger structure in Conway's Game of Life.
The Fly is a tagalong for an orthogonal period 3 c/3 edge-repair spaceship. It was discovered by David Bell in April 1992.
The Fly extension is a pattern consisting of two flies attached to each other at the back of a c/3 spaceship.
The Flying wing is a large and complex pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is known for its intricate structure and is often studied for its aesthetic and dynamic properties.
A tagalong pattern known as the 'fly' that attaches to the back of the spaceship 60P3H1V0.3.
Fore and back is a period 2 oscillator that was discovered by Achim Flammenkamp in 1994. It is a relatively small and simple pattern.
Fore and back is a pattern synthesized from gliders. It is known for its unique interaction dynamics.
A c/3 period 90 forward MWSS rake that shoots a period 90 MWSS stream traveling ahead of the puffer. It uses a forward period 90 LWSS rake, converting each LWSS into MWSS using two period 90 sideways LWSS rakes.
Fountain is a period 4 oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson in November 1994. It features a symmetrical pattern that cycles every four generations.
Four versions of a Game of Life prime number sieve, including the original sieve by Dean Hickerson. It produces a stream of lightweight spaceships representing prime numbers.
A period 18 oscillator involving four eaters interacting with four bookends. It was discovered by Jason Summers.
A still life pattern consisting of 14 cells.
The Fourteener Synth is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the Fourteener, a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The Fox is the smallest asymmetric period 2 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for the 'fox' object in Conway's Game of Life.
Fred is the longest-lived known methuselah to fit within a 20x20 bounding box, with a settling time of 35426 generations.
French kiss is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered in 1971. It is known for its distinctive shape and behavior.
The French kiss is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that can be synthesized using gliders. It is known for its complex interaction and synthesis process.
Frog II is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in October 1972. It is known for its distinctive shape and periodicity.
A c/2 puffer with a seemingly unstable back end that nevertheless survives.
A period 270 forward rake that uses period tripling of p90 input streams. It features a base c/3 spaceship cycling through three frothing periods.
Fumarole is a period 5 oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson in 1989.
Fumarole is a small period-5 oscillator that was discovered in the early days of Conway's Game of Life. It consists of a simple arrangement of cells that oscillate between two phases.
Fumarole on 34P13 is the smallest known non-trivial period 65 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Fumarole on 43P18 is the smallest known period-90 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A small non-trivial period 55 oscillator that combines a fumarole with Achim's p11 oscillator.
A small still life pattern consisting of a fuse with an attached tail and a longer tail extension.
Gabriel's p138 is a small period 138 oscillator discovered by Gabriel Nivasch. It is notable for its relatively small size compared to its period.
Gabriel's p138 is an oscillator with a period of 138, synthesized from 12 gliders.
Garden of Eden 1 is the first explicitly constructed Garden of Eden pattern in Conway's Game of Life, meaning it has no predecessor. It was discovered by Roger Banks in 1971.
A Garden of Eden pattern that was the smallest known at the time of its discovery in 1991. It is a configuration that cannot be the result of any previous generation.
A Garden of Eden pattern, which is a configuration that cannot be the result of any previous generation in Conway's Game of Life. It was the smallest known Garden of Eden at the time of its discovery.
A Garden of Eden pattern, which is a configuration that cannot be the result of any previous generation in Conway's Game of Life. It was the smallest known Garden of Eden until 2009.
Garden of Eden 5 is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that cannot be the result of any previous generation. It was the smallest-known Garden of Eden until surpassed by Garden of Eden 6 in 2011.
A Garden of Eden is a pattern that cannot be the result of any previous generation in Conway's Game of Life. These patterns are rare and have specific configurations.
Germ is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in September 1972. It is known for its compact and symmetrical structure.
Glasses is a period 2 oscillator that resembles a pair of spectacles.
Glasses_synth is a glider synthesis pattern for the 'glasses' still life. It demonstrates how gliders can be used to construct this specific still life configuration.
A high-period oscillator created by David Dauthier, featuring a crystal formation on a glider stream. It can be used in high-period guns and supports adjustable crystal lengths.
The Glider is the smallest, most common, and first discovered spaceship in Conway's Game of Life. It moves diagonally with a period of 4 and a speed of c/4.
A glider synthesis pattern that demonstrates the creation of a glider using other gliders. It is a method of constructing a glider from a specific arrangement of other gliders.
A glider duplicator pattern composed of two Gosper glider guns that produces additional gliders.
The Glider emulator is a period 4 tagalong for two large gliders, discovered by Gabriel Nivasch in 1999.
A pattern in which two gliders are bounced back and forth along an ever-lengthening track.
A common diagonal period 384 c/12 puffer made out of a single switch engine.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a glider-producing switch engine, which is a type of spaceship.
A simple predecessor of the diagonal period 384 c/12 glider-producing switch engine puffer.
A methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 184 generations that emits exactly 12 gliders during its evolution.
A glider synthesis pattern that produces multiple gliders, known as 'gliders by the dozen'.
A period 30 c/5 orthogonal spaceship where a pre-pulsar is pushed by two spiders, with an extra T-tetromino appearing between them.
A period 30 orthogonal c/5 spaceship known for its glide symmetry.
The Golly Ticker is a 'ticker tape gun' that displays a graphic logo using the phases of a period 8 oscillator known as Kok's Galaxy.
The Gosper glider gun is the first known gun in Conway's Game of Life, capable of producing an endless stream of gliders. It is a true period 30 pattern and was the first finite pattern discovered to exhibit unbounded growth.
A glider synthesis of the Gosper glider gun, which is the first known gun in Conway's Game of Life that produces gliders.
A variation of the Gosper glider gun where the emitted gliders are destroyed. It is a modification of the original glider gun pattern.
Gotts dots is a 41-cell pattern in Conway's Game of Life that exhibits growth like tln(t).
Gourmet is a period 32 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by David Buckingham in March 1978.
The Grandfather problem is a complex pattern in Conway's Game of Life that explores the behavior of certain initial configurations over time.
A period 4 oscillator that exhibits symmetrical behavior.
A glider synthesis pattern for the Gray counter, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 2 oscillator that alternates between two states.
A glider synthesis pattern known as 'Great on off_synth', related to the creation of pincers.
The greyship c/3 is a spaceship pattern that moves diagonally at a speed of c/3. It was discovered by Hartmut Holzwart in 2005.
A period 2 oscillator that combines a griddle with a beehive still life.
A synthesis pattern using 16 gliders to create a griddle and a beehive. It demonstrates the construction of these still life patterns from gliders.
Griddle and block is a period 2 oscillator consisting of a griddle and a block still life. It is a simple combination of two well-known patterns.
A pattern consisting of a griddle and a block, synthesized using 14 gliders. It demonstrates the construction of these components from a minimal set of initial conditions.
Griddle and blocks is a pattern consisting of a griddle oscillator stabilized by blocks.
Griddle and boat is a period 2 oscillator that combines a griddle with a boat still life.
A pattern consisting of a griddle and a boat, synthesized using 17 gliders.
Griddle and dock is a combination of two oscillators: a griddle and a dock. It is a small and simple pattern.
Griddle and table is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that consists of a griddle and a table, which are both oscillators.
Grin is a small pattern that acts as a common parent of the block, a simple still life.
A period 165 glider gun that produces middleweight spaceships (MWSS). It is based on a reaction involving three gliders, a MWSS, another glider, and a loaf of bread (LoM).
The Gunstar is a four-barreled true period 144 glider gun. It was discovered by David Buckingham in 1990.
Gunstar 2 is a four-barrelled true period 168 glider gun, capable of producing gliders in Conway's Game of Life.
Gunstar 216 is a true period 216 gun pattern in Conway's Game of Life, known for its complex and symmetrical structure.
Hacksaw is an orthogonal sawtooth pattern with an expansion factor of 9. It was discovered by Dean Hickerson in 1992.
Halfmax is a half spacefiller pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Jason Summers in 2005.
Halfmax v2 is a half spacefiller pattern in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Jason Summers in 2005.
Halfmax v3 is a half spacefiller pattern in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Hartmut Holzwart in 2005.
The Hammerhead is an orthogonal period 4 c/2 spaceship known for its distinctive shape and multiple possible rear ends.
Harbor is a period 5 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in September 1978.
A glider synthesis of the harbor pattern, which is a known still life in Conway's Game of Life.
A diagonal period 4 lightspeed fuse that was the first published example of a fuse.
A 9-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating hats, a type of still life in Conway's Game of Life.
The Heart is a period 5 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 4 oscillator that produces sparks similar to those of the heavyweight spaceship.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the heavyweight emulator, a known spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 5 oscillator that emits a rather isolated domino spark.
Hebdarole is a period 7 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies in November 1997.
Hectic is a period 30 oscillator discovered by Robert Wainwright in 1984. It is known for its complex and dynamic behavior.
The heisenblinker-30 is a period 30 oscillator that was discovered by Mike Playle. It features a complex interaction of components that stabilize into a repeating cycle.
A period 30 oscillator that can detect the passage of a glider without affecting its path or timing, effectively 'photocopying' three gliders.
The Heisenburp-46 is a natural duplicator pattern in Conway's Game of Life, discovered by Brice Due. It is known for its ability to duplicate gliders.
A period 46 oscillator that detects and duplicates a stream of gliders without influencing it, even temporarily.
The Heptapole is a barberpole of length 7, functioning as a period 2 oscillator.
A glider synthesis of the heptapole, an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A heptomino shaped like the lowercase letter h, which occurs at generation 20 of the B-heptomino.
A predecessor pattern that evolves into a Herschel, which is a common intermediate pattern in many larger constructions.
A predecessor pattern that evolves into a Herschel, a common intermediate pattern in many reactions.
A pattern that converts input gliders into a Herschel, facilitating signal processing in larger constructions.
A stable pattern that acts as a Herschel transmitter, discovered in 1997.
A period 8 oscillator found by John Conway's group in 1970.
The Hertz oscillator is a pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It is known for its periodic behavior.
Hexapole is a period 2 oscillator, also known as a barberpole of length 6.
Hexapole Synth is a glider synthesis of the hexapole pattern, which is a period 2 oscillator.
Hexominoes are polyominoes consisting of six squares. In Conway's Game of Life, they can evolve into various patterns, including still lifes, oscillators, and spaceships.
A lightspeed orthogonal signal transmitter that sends five bits every 960 ticks by adjusting the timing of subunits traveling through a beehive wire.
The highway robber is a pattern that interacts with gliders or other spaceships, effectively 'robbing' them of their momentum. It uses a Herschel-to-blinker converter and a key eater catalyst.
The highway robber is a complex pattern used to intercept and redirect gliders in Conway's Game of Life. It has a multi-stage recovery process, allowing it to be ready for another glider after a specific number of ticks.
A period 4 diagonal lightspeed fuse that creates beehives as it burns.
Hivenudger is a period 4 c/2 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
An orthogonal period 8 c/2 line puffer that leaves a trail of blinkers behind it.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a hivenudger, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
Hive test tube baby is a still life pattern that resembles a hive shape connected to a smaller structure, resembling a test tube baby.
Honey Farm Hasslers are a collection of oscillators that involve perturbations of a honey farm pattern, causing it to reappear in the same location. These patterns are engineered to demonstrate the versatility of honey farms in creating oscillators.
A symmetric 12-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Honeycomb Synth is a glider synthesis pattern that creates the honeycomb still life, also known as the superbeehive.
A common 24-cell still life that is made up of four beehives.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating honey farms, which are a type of still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Honey thieves is the smallest known period 17 oscillator in terms of population as of December 2014.
A glider synthesis of the Honey thieves pattern, which is a known spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
A trivial period-34 oscillator where all rotor cells oscillate at either period-2 or period-17.
Hook is a small still life pattern consisting of six cells arranged in a hook-like shape.
Hooks is a period 5 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Hook test tube baby is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its distinctive hook-like shape.
An 8-cell still life pattern that resembles a hook with an extended tail.
Hook with tail is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It is a common pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
House is a small induction coil pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The House Synth is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'house' still life in Conway's Game of Life.
A 34-bit still life pattern composed of multiple smaller still life components welded together.
Hungry hat is a small still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the hungry hat still life.
A period 3 oscillator that was discovered in June 1971.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'Hustler' oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Hustler II is a period 4 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Hustler II is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that can be synthesized using gliders. It is a variation of the original Hustler pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a heavyweight spaceship using gliders.
A c/2 orthogonal period 8 blinker fuse that interacts with a heavyweight spaceship (HWSS).
This pattern demonstrates interactions between a Heavyweight Spaceship (HWSS) and a glider, showcasing various collision outcomes including glider deletion and Heisenburp reactions.
A pattern where two pairs of Corderships recede, allowing an increasing number of gliders to bounce between them.
A more compact version of the infinite glider hotel, designed to produce an endless stream of gliders.
The Infinite glider hotel 3 is a compact pattern that can accommodate an infinite number of gliders. It was created by David Bell in May 2001.
A compact infinite glider hotel pattern that continuously emits gliders. It is based on prior work by David Bell and was created by Ivan Fomichev.
The Infinite LWSS hotel is a pattern that can accommodate an infinite number of lightweight spaceships (LWSS) in a linear arrangement. It is similar in concept to the infinite glider hotel but specifically designed for LWSS.
The Infinite Glider Hotel is a large pattern that can accommodate an infinite number of gliders. It was discovered by David Bell and is part of Alan Hensel's 'lifebc' pattern collection.
A pattern where two pairs of double Corderships pull apart, creating an ever-lengthening glider track. Gliders are periodically injected into this track.
The infinite glider hotel is a complex pattern that periodically injects gliders into an expanding loop. It demonstrates the ability to accommodate an infinite number of gliders over time.
This pattern generates a new lightweight spaceship (LWSS) every 250 generations, with existing LWSSs reentering the stream at a specific interval. It is a complex oscillator that demonstrates continuous spaceship production.
The most common naturally-occurring 32-bit still life in Conway's Game of Life.
A reaction involving the Gosper glider gun that can invert the presence or absence of a glider in a period 30 glider stream.
A 9-cell still life pattern resembling the integral sign.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating integral sign shapes in Conway's Game of Life.
A 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, known for its stability.
Integral with hook is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a common pattern that can be synthesized using gliders.
Integral with long hook is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its unique shape resembling an integral sign with an extended hook.
A 10-cell still life pattern consisting of an integral sign shape with an attached tub.
Integral with tub is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It consists of an integral sign shape attached to a tub.
Integral with tub and hook is a still life pattern that consists of an integral sign shape with an attached tub and hook.
Integral with two tubs is a still life pattern consisting of an integral sign shape with two tub components attached.
A common period 2 oscillator made up of six blinkers.
A glider synthesis pattern for interchanges, created by Mark D. Niemiec. It demonstrates the construction of interchanges using gliders.
Iwona is a methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 28,786 generations before stabilizing. It was discovered by Andrew Okrasinski.
Jack is a period 4 oscillator that was discovered in April 1984.
The Jack Synth is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'jack' object in Conway's Game of Life.
Jagged Lines is a pattern formed by the drifting collision of two LWSS streams, resulting in a jagged line of block pairs. Its long-term behavior is uncertain.
Jam_synth is a glider synthesis pattern for the 'jam' still life. It demonstrates how gliders can be used to construct the jam pattern.
Jam on 34P13.1 is the smallest known period 39 oscillator as of April 2009. It is considered trivial because no individual cell oscillates at the full period.
The smallest known non-trivial period 21 oscillator, featuring a single cell that oscillates at the full period.
Jason's p11 is a period 11 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It is known for its relatively small size and unique oscillation period.
Jason's p6 is a period 6 oscillator discovered by Jason Summers. It is known for its compact and symmetrical structure.
Jaws is a large breeder pattern that was discovered by Nick Gotts in 1997. It is known for its ability to produce an ever-growing number of gliders.
Jaydot is a small oscillator that was discovered by Kazyan. It has a period of 3.
A period 15 oscillator consisting of two blocks hassled by two pentadecathlons.
Jolson_synth is a glider synthesis pattern created by Mark D. Niemiec. It is used to construct other patterns in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 9 modification of the Jolson oscillator, known for its unique oscillating behavior.
Jason's p36 is an oscillator with a period of 36, discovered by Jason Summers. It is known for its complex and symmetric structure.
Justyna is a methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 26,458 generations. It was discovered by Andrzej Okrasinski in May 2004.
A period 15 oscillator discovered by Karel Suhajda. It features a symmetrical pattern that repeats every 15 generations.
Karel's p15 is an oscillator with a period of 15, synthesized using 18 gliders.
The Kickback reaction is a reaction in Conway's Game of Life where a glider is reflected back in the opposite direction.
A period 3 oscillator made up of two candlefrobras that act in some ways like killer toads.
A pattern featuring killer candlefrobras, a period 3 oscillator, interacting with a high-weight spaceship (HWSS).
A period 2 oscillator made up of a pair of toads acting together so that they can eat things.
Knightwave is a large and complex oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Kok's galaxy is a period 8 oscillator that was discovered in 1971. It is known for its symmetrical and compact structure.
A synthesis pattern for Kok's galaxy, an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life. This pattern demonstrates a method to construct Kok's galaxy using a series of glider collisions.
Lake 2 is a 24-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Lake 2 is a still life pattern that can be synthesized with 10 gliders.
Laputa is a period 2 oscillator that was discovered by Rich Schroeppel in September 1992.
A methuselah pattern that evolves into the Lidka pattern after 29055 generations, starting with an initial population of 13.
Lidka is a methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 29,055 generations before stabilizing.
A collection of small objects generated from integers written in a five-cell-high font, including numeric predecessors of various still-lifes, oscillators, and spaceships.
The Light bulb is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that can be synthesized using gliders. It is a still life pattern.
A mechanism designed for lightspeed communication using closely spaced gliders. It requires many edge-shooting glider guns and forms a diamond shape.
A period 5 extensible oscillator discovered by Josh Ball. It is known for its ability to oscillate at the speed of light.
A period 4 oscillator that produces sparks similar to that of the lightweight spaceship.
A superstable line puffer of width 76 that generates chaos by pulling a solid line forward at speed c/2. It can be widened indefinitely, increasing chaos without affecting stability.
A line puffer pattern that eventually becomes unstable due to asymmetric debris destroying its engine after approximately 9.5 million generations.
A c/2 orthogonal line-puffer of width 76 that creates a trail of debris as it moves.
Lineship 1 is a diagonal spaceship pattern with a period of 96 and moves at a speed of c/12. It is an optimized version of an original pattern by Jason Summers.
Lineship 2 is a diagonal spaceship pattern that moves at a speed of c/12. It is a modification of David Bell's original lineship with a revised tail section.
Lineship3 is a diagonal c/12 spaceship pattern constructed using a segmented approach.
Lineship4 is an adjustable-period spaceship pattern based on Corderships, capable of moving at a speed of c/12. It can be modified to change its period by adjusting the position of its components.
A period 3 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in September 1972.
A very common 7-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It resembles a loaf of bread and is stable, meaning it does not change over time.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a loaf, a common still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The loafer-gun-p210 is a gun pattern that periodically emits loafer spaceships with a period of 210. It was discovered by Shannon Omick in 2013.
Loafer is a small c/7 orthogonal spaceship, notable for being one of the smallest known spaceships with this speed.
The Loafer is a small spaceship that travels diagonally and was the first new spaceship to be discovered in Conway's Game of Life in over 40 years.
Loaflipflop is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that features a symmetrical design. It was discovered by Robert Wainwright.
A 10-cell still life pattern formed by the fusion of a loaf and a barge.
A still life pattern consisting of a loaf and a barge connected together. It can be synthesized using gliders.
Loaf siamese loaf is a still life pattern consisting of two loaf shapes connected at one cell. It is a stable configuration that does not change over time.
A still life pattern consisting of two loaves connected at one cell, synthesized using gliders.
Loaf test tube baby is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, featuring a loaf attached to a test tube-like structure.
A common 18-bit still life pattern that combines a loaf, a tie, and an eater with a tail.
A tractor beam pattern that pulls a loaf in Conway's Game of Life.
A Cordership-based pattern whose population grows logarithmically over time.
A pattern that experiences infinite growth at a rate of O(log(t)^2).
The Long barge is an 8-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs long barges using gliders. It demonstrates the ability to create complex still lifes from simple initial conditions.
A 7-cell still life pattern that resembles an elongated boat shape.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs long boats, a type of still life, using gliders.
A variation of the Canada goose pattern with a longer front end.
A 9-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Long canoe is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It is an extension of the canoe still life.
An 11-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Long cis-shillelagh is an 11-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
An 11-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
An 11-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
An induction coil that is a longer version of a bookend, also known as a hook.
Longhook and dock is a still life pattern composed of a long hook and a dock.
A 9-cell still life pattern that remains static over generations.
The long hook with tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is composed of a hook shape with an additional tail extension.
Longhorn is a 19-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A 10-cell still life pattern that resembles a long integral sign.
A glider synthesis of the long integral pattern, which is a variation of the integral sign still life.
A 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Long long barge is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders.
A 9-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern that creates long long boats, a variation of the boat still life.
The long long canoe is a 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating long long canoes, a type of still life in Conway's Game of Life.
A 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The long long hook with tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a larger variant of the hook with tail pattern.
A 10-cell still life that is the long long version of the shillelagh.
A glider synthesis of the 'long long shillelagh' still life pattern.
A 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Long long ship is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life, synthesized using gliders.
The Long long snake is an 8-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Long long snake is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It is a variation of the snake pattern, extended to a longer form.
The Long prodigal is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A 9-cell still life that is the long version of the shillelagh.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the long shillelagh still life.
The Long ship is an 8-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a long ship still life in Conway's Game of Life.
A 7-cell still life pattern that resembles an elongated snake.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating long snakes, a type of still life, using a minimal number of gliders.
A 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a loop structure in Conway's Game of Life.
A collection of low-period oscillators, typically with periods ranging from 2 to 6, found using cell-by-cell search algorithms.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs lightweight spaceships using a specific sequence of gliders.
LWSS on HWSS is a spaceship pattern where a lightweight spaceship (LWSS) is stacked on top of a heavyweight spaceship (HWSS).
LWSS on MWSS is a combination of two spaceships, the Lightweight Spaceship (LWSS) and the Middleweight Spaceship (MWSS), interacting in a specific configuration.
A tagalong pattern for two lightweight, middleweight, or heavyweight spaceships, discovered by David Bell.
Make-harbor is a synthesis pattern that constructs a period 5 oscillator using 34 gliders.
A collection of glider syntheses for various period-3 oscillators, compiled by Jason Summers and others.
A collection of glider syntheses for period 4 oscillators, contributed by various Life enthusiasts.
A collection of oscillators with various periods, including notable patterns like the fumarole and Coe's p8.
Achim's p11 is an oscillator with a period of 11, synthesized from 96 gliders. It is known for its relatively large size and complexity.
The make-p18 is an oscillator pattern with a period of 18. It was synthesized using gliders and is part of Jason Summers' 'jslife' archive.
The p33 oscillator is a periodic pattern with a period of 33 generations. It was synthesized from 68 gliders.
Mangled 1 beacon is a variation of the beacon oscillator, with a slightly altered structure. It retains the periodic behavior of the original beacon.
A common 8-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs mangos, a type of still life, using gliders.
Mango test tube baby is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its unique shape resembling a mango in a test tube.
A period 5 oscillator discovered by David Buckingham in 1972.
Max is a spacefiller pattern that fills space with zebra stripes, demonstrating complex behavior in Conway's Game of Life.
A true-period p177 gun with a volatility of 1, discovered by Jason Summers.
Mazing is a period 4 oscillator known for its intricate and maze-like appearance.
A glider synthesis pattern for the 'mazing' object in Conway's Game of Life.
A complex pattern designed to compute Mersenne primes, inspired by Jason Summers' Fermat Prime calculator.
The Merzenich p18 is the first known period 18 billiard-table oscillator, discovered in 2011.
The smallest known period-64 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A pattern that starts with just 52 cells but grows quadratically, discovered by Nick Gotts.
Mickey Mouse is a 26-cell still life pattern that resembles the iconic silhouette of Mickey Mouse's head and ears.
A period 4 oscillator that produces sparks similar to those of the middleweight spaceship.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a middleweight emulator, which is a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 5 oscillator that produces sparks similar to a middleweight spaceship.
A period 3 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright no later than June 1972.
The Mini pressure cooker is a pattern synthesized from 27 gliders. It is a smaller version of the pressure cooker pattern.
Mirage is a pattern that quickly creates and destroys a Gosper glider gun, demonstrating transient behavior in Conway's Game of Life.
A 20-cell still life composed of two docks facing each other.
A glider synthesis pattern for mirrored docks, created by Mark D. Niemiec.
Period 11 oscillator with two diagonal lines of symmetry, discovered by Matthias Merzenich in December 2010.
Mold is the smallest known period 4 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis of the mold pattern, which is a known still life in Conway's Game of Life.
The smallest known period 12 oscillator, composed of a period 3 and a period 4 oscillator.
A synthesis pattern involving a mold and a long hook eating a tub, created using 20 gliders.
A non-trivial period 44 oscillator that combines the mold and 36P22 patterns.
A pattern consisting of a mold combined with the 36P22 oscillator. It can be synthesized with 16 gliders.
Mold on 41P7.2 is the smallest known non-trivial period 28 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Mold on 48P31 is the smallest known period-124 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It combines the mold pattern with the 48P31 oscillator.
The smallest known period 20 oscillator, notable for a single cell that oscillates at period 20.
A 12-glider synthesis of the mold on fumarole pattern, which is a combination of a mold and a fumarole.
Mold on pentadecathlon is a small non-trivial oscillator with a period of 60. It combines a pentadecathlon with a mold, creating a complex interaction.
An 8-glider synthesis of the mold pattern interacting with a pentadecathlon. The pattern is a combination of a still life and an oscillator.
Mold on rattlesnake is the smallest known period-44 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Monoclaw test tube baby is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a still life pattern, meaning it does not change over time.
Monogram is a period 4 oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson in August 1989. It is known for its symmetrical structure.
A glider synthesis pattern created by Mark D. Niemiec, known for its construction of a monogram shape using gliders.
Montana is a period 5 oscillator discovered by Scot Ellison in June 2011.
A simple 15-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'Moose antlers' still life using a minimal number of gliders.
Mosquito 1 is a 103-cell quadratic growth pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Mosquito 1b is a 97-cell quadratic growth pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Stephen Silver and is known for its complex behavior and growth properties.
Mosquito 2 is an 85-cell quadratic growth pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Mosquito 3 is a 75-cell quadratic growth pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Moving sawtooth is a pattern that exhibits a sawtooth growth pattern while moving across the grid. It was discovered by David Bell.
A methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 3933 generations, known for its compact initial configuration.
Muttering Moat 1 is a period 2 oscillator that features a muttering moat, a structure that oscillates between two phases.
A glider synthesis of the muttering moat 1 pattern, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a middleweight spaceship using gliders.
A methuselah pattern that evolves to emit a lightweight spaceship (LWSS) after 13811 generations.
Negentropy is a period 2 oscillator that closely resembles the Hertz oscillator.
New five is a period 3 oscillator discovered by Dean Hickerson in January 1990.
A true period 46 gun, it was the second known basic gun discovered in Conway's Game of Life.
A true period 144 glider gun that consists of a block factory whose output is converted into gliders by a period 72 oscillator.
Newshuttle is the first period 28 oscillator discovered in Conway's Game of Life.
Nine is a small oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A diagonal period 1344 c/12 puffer made up of two switch engines.
A glider synthesis of the Noah's Ark pattern, which is a specific configuration in Conway's Game of Life.
Nonapole is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that exhibits a symmetrical structure.
An orthogonal period 4 c/4 spaceship, notable for being the first non-monotonic spaceship discovered.
Octagon 2 is the first known period 5 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis of the Octagon 2 pattern, which is an oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A small non-trivial period 110 oscillator that combines the Octagon 2 and 36P22 patterns.
Octagon 4 is a period-4 oscillator that features a symmetrical octagonal shape.
Octagon 4 is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that has a period of 4. It is known for its octagonal shape and is a common example of a symmetric oscillator.
Octapole is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that consists of eight poles arranged symmetrically. It is known for its simple yet elegant structure.
The Octapole synthesis is a glider synthesis of the octapole pattern, which is an oscillator.
Odd keys is a period 3 oscillator discovered by Dean Hickerson. It is known for its unique shape and behavior.
Odd keys is a pattern synthesized from 21 gliders. It is a notable pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Odd test tube baby is a period 2 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Odd test tube baby is a pattern synthesized from 11 gliders. It is a notable pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Omnibus is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life known for its complex behavior and interactions.
Omnibus with tubs is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, featuring a central omnibus structure with additional tub components.
A tubstretcher that grows by exactly one cell every generation.
Onion rings is a type of agar pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its repeating circular structures.
The O-pentomino is one of the 12 pentominoes and is known for its chaotic evolution in Conway's Game of Life.
Diuresis is a pattern that uses pentadecathlons for stabilization. It is a complex oscillator with a unique structure.
A pattern that produces a dozen gliders. It is known for its ability to generate multiple spaceships from a single configuration.
The first known period-15 c/5 orthogonal spaceship, discovered by Noam Elkies.
An oscillator that uses pi-heptominoes to achieve a period of 44. It was discovered by David Buckingham.
An oscillator that uses B-heptominoes to achieve a period of 56. It was discovered by David Buckingham before May 1991.
Orion is a c/4 diagonal spaceship with a period of 4, discovered by Hartmut Holzwart in April 1993.
A collection of small orthogonal spaceships with various speeds, including well-known patterns like the LWSS, MWSS, and HWSS.
A 13-cell still life pattern consisting of an ortho-loaf and a table.
A pattern consisting of a glider synthesis of an ortho-loaf and a table, which are both still life objects.
This pattern is an oscillator with a base period of 43, demonstrating the existence of oscillators of all periods greater than or equal to 43. By adjusting the glider stream and reflectors, the period can be increased.
A collection of glider syntheses for ten different oscillators, including the pentadecathlon, tumbler, mold, and others.
The OTCA metapixel is a complex pattern that functions as a unit cell capable of emulating any Life-like cellular automaton. It was constructed in 2006 and is notable for its ability to simulate other patterns at a larger scale.
A unit cell capable of emulating any Life-like cellular automaton, constructed in 2006.
The Overweight emulator is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that is known for its unique structure and behavior.
A would-be spaceship similar to the LWSS, MWSS, and HWSS, but longer. It is unstable by itself but can be escorted by other spaceships to produce a flotilla.
A breeder pattern that generates a series of Herschel tracks with a period of 100. It was discovered by David Bell and can be modified to create a breeder by adding a Herschel factory.
A puffer pattern that lays down Herschel tracks with a period of 100. It uses pairs of Fx77 conduits and produces gliders.
A large and complex oscillator/gun pattern with a period of 103079214841, featuring a base loop and multiple quadruplers. It is based on previous designs and advances gliders in a specific sequence.
The P110 traffic jam is the first known period 110 oscillator, discovered by Bill Gosper. It is notable for its unique period and historical significance in the study of Conway's Game of Life.
A period 11 oscillator that injects a signal into a larger pattern. It was discovered by Matthias Merzenich.
The P11 pinwheel is a rotationally symmetric oscillator with a period of 11, discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko in 2009.
The P124 lumps of muck hassler is an oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson. It has a period of 124 and features a complex interaction of components.
The p138 is an oscillator that was discovered as an infinite agar but can exist independently without external support.
A period 144 oscillator that is a variation of the Hans Leo Hassler pattern.
A period 156 traffic light hassler, notable for being the first period 156 oscillator discovered.
A period-15 c/5 orthogonal spaceship discovered by Noam Elkies. It features a complex structure that moves across the grid while maintaining its form.
The P160 dart gun is the smallest known gun that produces a dart spaceship, with a period of 160. It was discovered by Dave Greene.
A period-18 oscillator that functions as a glider shuttle, based on the p42 glider shuttle.
A period 18 oscillator that manipulates a honey farm pattern. It was discovered by Nico Brown in January 2015.
The p1 megacell is a universal stable metacell designed by Adam P. Goucher. It can simulate any non-totalistic Moore-neighborhood rule, including Conway's Game of Life, with a large period and size.
A period-200 oscillator based on the traffic jam reaction, discovered by Bill Gosper.
A period 22 oscillator discovered by Aidan F. Pierce in 2015. It is known for its complex interaction with 'lumps of muck' still lifes.
The p230 glider shuttle is a period-230 oscillator that is based on the p50 glider shuttle. It is a complex pattern that involves the periodic movement of gliders.
A period-246 oscillator that is based on the p42 glider shuttle, showcasing a complex interaction of gliders.
The p24 shuttle is a period 24 oscillator that features a shuttle mechanism. It was discovered by Karel Suhajda.
The P26 glider shuttle is the smallest known period 26 oscillator in terms of population. It was discovered by Matthias Merzenich in April 2013.
A period 270 forward rake that uses period tripling of p90 input streams. It features a base c/3 spaceship cycling through three frothing periods.
The p30-racetrack is a large period oscillator known for its complex interactions involving gliders and spaceships. It features a unique mechanism where gliders are converted into lightweight spaceships (LWSS) and involves multiple glider streams.
A period 30 oscillator that interacts with beehives, related to the p35 beehive hassler.
48P31 is an oscillator that acts as a 90-degree reflector with a period of 31 generations.
The p32 blinker hassler is an oscillator that interacts with blinkers to maintain its periodicity. It is known for its complex interaction and stabilization of blinkers.
A period 32 oscillator that manipulates blinkers, discovered by Noam Elkies.
The first known period 35 oscillator, discovered by Dean Hickerson. It features a beehive hassled by other components.
The P35 honey farm hassler is an oscillator that was discovered by Dongook Lee. It has a period of 35 and involves the hassling of a honey farm.
The P36 Toad Hassler is the first known period 36 oscillator, discovered by Robert Wainwright. It interacts with a toad to maintain its oscillation.
The p36 Toadsucker is an oscillator with a period of 36, discovered by Robert Wainwright. It is known for its interaction with a toad, a common still life pattern.
An oscillator pattern formed by the interaction of two 124P37 oscillators, hassling a beehive and a block.
A period-37 oscillator that reflects gliders at 180-degree and 90-degree angles.
The P40 B-heptomino shuttle is the first known period 40 oscillator, discovered by David Buckingham. It features a shuttle mechanism involving B-heptominoes.
A true period 416 gun that fires copies of the 60P5H2V0 spaceship.
The p42 glider shuttle is the first known period-42 oscillator. It features a mechanism that shuttles gliders back and forth.
A period-43 oscillator based on a stable reflector, discovered by Mike Playle.
A period-43 oscillator that utilizes a stable reflector to shuttle gliders back and forth.
A gun pattern that periodically emits c/3 'dart' spaceships with a period of 448 generations.
The p44 guns are a collection of gun patterns that produce spaceships with a period of 44. They include contributions from David Buckingham and Dietrich Leithner.
The first period 44 oscillator to be discovered, featuring a pi-heptomino interaction.
A 67-glider synthesis of the p44 pi-heptomino hassler, an oscillator with a period of 44.
A period 44 oscillator that interacts with traffic light patterns. It is known for its complex behavior and interaction with other oscillators.
A period 44 oscillator that interacts with traffic light patterns, discovered in 2010.
The p45 glider shuttle is a period-45 oscillator that was discovered by Matthias Merzenich. It features a stabilization by Jason Summers.
The p46 gun is the smallest known gun that produces gliders with a period of 46. It was discovered by Bill Gosper.
The p46 racetrack is a complex oscillator that functions as a glider racetrack with a period of 6072. It uses a combination of p46 and p92 streams to delay gliders in a controlled manner.
The P48 toad hassler is the first period 48 oscillator discovered. It interacts with a toad to maintain its oscillation.
A period 48 oscillator that interacts with a toad, a common still life pattern, in a way that stabilizes it.
The p50 glider shuttle is the first period-50 oscillator discovered in Conway's Game of Life. It features a mechanism that shuttles gliders back and forth.
The smallest known period 50 oscillator, discovered in 1994.
A synthesis pattern for the P50 traffic jam oscillator, created using 34 gliders.
A period-53 oscillator based on a stable reflector, discovered by Mike Playle.
The p54 shuttle is a period 54 oscillator that is a variant of the twin bees shuttle. It was discovered by Dave Buckingham in 1973.
A 12-glider synthesis of the p54 shuttle, an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The P56 B-heptomino shuttle is the smallest known period 56 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It uses B-heptominoes to achieve its oscillation.
A 19-glider synthesis of the P56 B-heptomino shuttle, an oscillator with a period of 56.
The p5760 unit Life cell is the first known unit Life cell, an oscillator with a period of 5760.
A period-57 oscillator that utilizes a stable reflector to maintain its cycle. It is notable for its relatively high period among oscillators.
The P57 Herschel loop 1 is the first discovered period 57 oscillator, utilizing a loop of Herschel conduits.
The P58 toadsucker is the first known period 58 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 59 gun that uses Snark reflectors to redirect gliders. It was created by Dave Greene, based on earlier work by Adam P. Goucher and Jason Summers.
A true-period 59 glider gun that periodically emits gliders every 59 generations.
A true-period 59 glider gun that uses a Snark reflector to achieve its period. It was discovered in 2013 and is notable for its unique period.
The first true period-59 glider gun to be discovered, capable of emitting gliders at regular intervals.
A period-59 oscillator based on a stable reflector, discovered by Mike Playle.
The first period 59 oscillator to be discovered, utilizing a Herschel track to achieve its oscillation.
A period 59 oscillator that utilizes a Herschel loop mechanism. It was discovered in 2004 and is part of a family of Herschel loop oscillators.
A period 5 oscillator that can act as a glider reflector.
A period 5 oscillator that reflects gliders, altering their path.
The p60 hassler is a period 60 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies in 2002. It is known for its complex interaction of components that repeat every 60 generations.
A diagonal glider rake discovered by David Bell, featuring a complex convoy structure that increases its period by 32 generations with each iteration.
A period-61 oscillator that utilizes a stable reflector to maintain its oscillation. It is notable for its relatively high period compared to many other oscillators.
The first known period 61 oscillator, utilizing a Herschel track to achieve its oscillation.
The P61 Herschel loop 2 is an oscillator that was discovered by Paul Callahan. It has a period of 61 and is based on the Herschel conduit.
A period-62 oscillator composed of two period-31 oscillators hassling two blinkers.
A period-63 oscillator that utilizes a stable reflector to maintain its oscillation. It is a complex pattern discovered by Mike Playle.
A period-65 oscillator based on a stable reflector, discovered by Mike Playle.
A period-66 oscillator that functions as a glider shuttle, utilizing two 180-degree reflectors. It is based on an old reflector reaction by Noam Elkies.
A period-67 oscillator that utilizes a stable reflector to maintain its cycle. It was discovered by Mike Playle.
A period-68 oscillator based on a stable reflector, discovered by Mike Playle. It features a loop of gliders that repeat every 68 generations.
A gun pattern that periodically emits Corderships, discovered by Paul Tooke. It has a repeat rate of 690 generations.
A gun pattern that periodically emits the 60P5H2V0 spaceship through glider synthesis. It was created by Jason Summers in October 2003.
A period-69 oscillator based on a stable reflector, discovered by Mike Playle.
A period 6 oscillator that extends a wick diagonally. It was partially constructed in 2004 and completed in 2013.
A period-71 oscillator based on a stable reflector, discovered by Mike Playle.
The first period 88 oscillator to be discovered, featuring a pi-heptomino as a key component of its oscillation.
An oscillator pattern consisting of two swans pulling a period 8 tagalong.
The p90 rake factory is a gun that produces a p20 rake every 90 generations. It acts as a stationary breeder.
A true period 94 twelve-barreled glider gun based on the AK47 reaction.
A true period 94 glider gun using the AK47 reaction, based on a gun by Dean Hickerson.
Paperclip is a 14-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Paperclip Synth is a glider synthesis pattern that constructs paperclip structures in Conway's Game of Life.
A sawtooth pattern with a parabolic envelope and minimum repeating population that repeats in quadratic time.
A period 30 oscillator based on the queen bee loop, discovered by Bill Gosper.
Pedestle is a period 5 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Penny lane is a period 4 oscillator discovered by David Buckingham in 1972. It is known for its symmetrical structure and moderate size.
The Pentadecathlon is a period-15 oscillator consisting of a sequence of 10 cells that evolve into a distinct pattern. It is one of the most common oscillators with a period greater than 3.
The Pentadecathlon Synth is a glider synthesis pattern that creates the pentadecathlon oscillator, which is notable for its period of 15. It is a compact and efficient way to generate this well-known oscillator using gliders.
A small non-trivial period 105 oscillator that combines a pentadecathlon with the 37P7.1 oscillator.
A small non-trivial period 105 oscillator that combines a pentadecathlon with the 38P7.2 oscillator.
A small period 45 oscillator that combines a pentadecathlon with a snacker. It is a complex pattern that demonstrates interesting interactions between the two components.
A synthesis pattern involving a pentadecathlon oscillator and a snacker, created using 23 gliders.
A non-trivial period 45 oscillator that combines a pentadecathlon with a thumb-like structure.
Pentant is a period 5 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in July 1976.
The Pentapole is a barberpole of length 5, functioning as a period 2 oscillator.
The Pentapole Synth is a glider synthesis pattern that constructs the pentapole oscillator.
Pentoad is a period 5 oscillator that was discovered by Bill Gosper in June 1977.
Pentoad 1H2 is a period 5 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Pentoad 2 is a period 5 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the pentoad oscillator.
A period 5 oscillator featuring a pentoad with two hexominoes in the middle.
A collection of oscillators with periods ranging from 11 to 14, showcasing various dynamic behaviors in Conway's Game of Life.
The period 14 glider gun is a pattern that periodically emits gliders every 14 generations. It is a complex structure that combines oscillators and spaceships to achieve this periodic emission.
The p20 glider gun is a pattern that periodically emits gliders every 20 generations. It is a notable example of a gun pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A collection of oscillators that return to their initial state after two generations. These patterns are fundamental in the study of cellular automata.
A true period 36 glider gun that emits gliders every 36 generations, discovered by Jason Summers.
A collection of oscillators that repeat their pattern every 3 generations in Conway's Game of Life.
The p40 glider gun is a pattern that periodically emits gliders every 40 generations. It is notable for its relatively high period compared to other known glider guns.
A true period 45 glider gun that emits gliders every 45 generations. It was discovered by Matthias Merzenich in 2010, with subsequent improvements by Adam P. Goucher, Dave Greene, and Tanner Jacobi.
A period 48 oscillator that was discovered by Matthias Merzenich in June 2011. It is known for its interaction with pi heptominoes.
A collection of oscillators that repeat their pattern every four generations. These patterns are part of Conway's Game of Life and exhibit periodic behavior.
A variant of the glider gun with a period of 50, discovered by Dean Hickerson. It emits gliders at regular intervals.
A variant of a glider gun with a period of 50, discovered by David Bell. It emits gliders at regular intervals.
A true-period 59 glider gun that emits gliders with a period of 59 generations.
A collection of oscillators with a period of 5, discovered by Jason Summers. These patterns return to their initial state after 5 generations.
The first true period 60 glider gun, discovered by Bill Gosper. It emits gliders with a period of 60 generations.
The first true period-61 glider gun, discovered in April 2016, which periodically emits gliders every 61 generations.
A collection of oscillators that repeat their pattern every 6 generations in Conway's Game of Life.
A collection of oscillators with periods 7 and 8, showcasing various repeating patterns in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 8 oscillator that functions as an eater, interacting with other patterns.
A collection of oscillators with periods 9 and 10, showcasing complex periodic behavior in Conway's Game of Life.
A spaceship pattern that moves perpendicularly with a speed of 2c/4. It was discovered by Hartmut Holzwart.
A smaller 2c/4 perpendicular spaceship known as the greyship, discovered by Hartmut Holzwart.
A spaceship pattern known as the perpendicular greyship in triangle form, discovered by Hartmut Holzwart.
A spaceship pattern known as a perpendicular grey ship in triangle form, discovered by Hartmut Holzwart.
The phase-shift oscillator is a method to construct high-period oscillators from lower periods by periodically shifting the phase of an oscillator. It allows the construction of oscillators of periods 7n+1 using a single spark.
Phoenix 1 is a period 2 oscillator and is the smallest known phoenix pattern. It was discovered in December 1971.
Phoenix 1 is an oscillator pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It is known for its simple yet elegant structure.
An extension of the period 2 Phoenix 1 oscillator, featuring a larger and more complex structure.
An unusual breeder pattern that exhibits quadratic growth. It was discovered by Jason Summers and is part of the 'jslife' collection.
An unusual breeder pattern that exhibits quadratic growth, created by Jason Summers and David Bell.
A line puffer with puff suppressors aligned to produce two rows of blocks, eaten by a pi-heptomino. It is a spaceship that grows while traveling.
The Pi eater is a pattern consisting of two blocks that can absorb a pi-heptomino, effectively 'eating' it.
A pattern that acts as a catalyst to consume or stabilize a pi-heptomino.
The Pi-heptomino is one of the 108 heptominoes in Conway's Game of Life, known for its initial activity before stabilizing.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating pi-heptominoes, which are known for their methuselah properties.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'pincers' object in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for the pinwheel, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Pi orbital is a large period 168 oscillator that was discovered by Noam Elkies in 1995.
Pi portraitor is a period 32 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright. It features a symmetrical pattern that cycles through its states every 32 generations.
Pipsquirter 1 is a period 6 oscillator that was discovered by Noam Elkies. It is known for its ability to emit a small pattern of cells, or 'pips', during its oscillation cycle.
A glider synthesis of the pipsquirter 1 pattern, which is a known oscillator.
A pattern using a pipsquirter 1 to reflect a glider.
Pipsquirter 2 is a period 7 oscillator discovered by Noam Elkies. It is known for its ability to emit a stream of gliders.
The Pipsquirter 2 reflector is a pattern that uses the Pipsquirter 2 to reflect gliders or other spaceships. It is a functional component in larger constructions.
A growing spaceship pattern discovered in the early 1970s, known for its unique movement and growth properties.
Piston is a period 2 oscillator that was discovered in 1971. It features a symmetrical structure that oscillates between two phases.
A glider synthesis of the piston pattern, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The Pond is a small, stable still life pattern consisting of 8 cells. It resembles a small, enclosed loop.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a pond, a common still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Pond and dock is a still life pattern consisting of a pond and a dock structure. It remains static and does not change over generations.
A 16-cell pseudo still life pattern consisting of two overlapping ponds.
Pond on pond_synth is a still life pattern that involves the synthesis of ponds using gliders. It is a combination of two pond patterns.
Pony express is a large and complex spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is known for its intricate structure and movement across the grid.
A period 32 oscillator that works by hassling a pi-heptomino.
A complex pattern designed to calculate pairs of cousin primes (p, p+8) using Conway's Game of Life. It is based on Dean Hickerson's primer pattern and was constructed with the help of calcyman.
The P-pentomino is a methuselah pattern that evolves for a significant number of generations before stabilizing.
A common parent of the beehive, which is a still life pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a pre-beehive, which is a precursor to the beehive still life.
A predecessor of the block still life pattern, which evolves into a block in one generation.
The Pre-block synthesis is a glider synthesis pattern that leads to the formation of a pre-block structure. It is used in constructing more complex patterns.
A common predecessor of the pulsar that duplicates itself after 15 generations, but fails to be a true replicator due to interaction between copies.
The smallest known period 55 oscillator, discovered by David Buckingham in 1986.
A common four-generation predecessor of the pre-pulsar, which evolves into a pulsar pattern.
The smallest known period 26 oscillator, discovered by David Buckingham and Noam Elkies. It was initially discovered in 1983 and later improved in 1997.
A variant of the p26 pre-pulsar shuttle with a minimum population of 144 cells.
A period 28 shuttle oscillator that involves a pre-pulsar interacting with other components.
A small period 28 oscillator known for its minimal population. It is a variant of the pre-pulsar shuttle pattern.
A period 29 oscillator known as a pre-pulsar shuttle, which was discovered by David Buckingham in 1980.
A period 29 shuttle oscillator that involves a pre-pulsar being hassled.
A period 29 shuttle oscillator in which four pre-pulsars are hassled.
A period 47 shuttle oscillator that works by hassling two pre-pulsars.
A period 47 oscillator that is an extension of the classic period 47 pre-pulsar shuttle.
A period-58 oscillator that is more efficient in terms of population compared to previous Snark-based designs.
The Pre-pulsar spaceship is a period 30 orthogonal c/5 spaceship where two spiders push a pre-pulsar. It was discovered by David Bell.
Pressure cooker is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by the MIT group in September 1971.
A glider synthesis of the Pressure Cooker pattern, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A pattern designed to calculate prime quadruplets, based on Dean Hickerson's twin prime calculator.
Primer is a pattern that acts as a prime number sieve, discovered by Dean Hickerson in 1991.
Protein is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in November 1972. It is known for its compact and symmetrical structure.
A pseudo-period 34 glider gun based on two p102 Herschel factories, discovered by Karel Suhajda.
The Pseudo-barberpole is a small period 5 oscillator with a minimum population of 15 cells.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the pseudo-barberpole oscillator. It demonstrates how gliders can be used to construct this specific pattern.
A period 110 oscillator that combines a pseudo-barberpole with a 36p22 oscillator. It is notable for being the smallest non-trivial oscillator of this period.
The smallest known period-55 oscillator, combining elements of a pseudo-barberpole and a rattlesnake.
A period-14 glider gun constructed by Chris Cain, based on previous designs by Adam P. Goucher, Karel Suhajda, and Dietrich Leithner.
A puffer pattern that moves at a speed of 2c/5 and leaves behind a trail of debris. It has a very long period of 10150 generations.
A puffer train is a type of spaceship that leaves behind a trail of debris as it moves. This particular pattern is created by stabilizing a B-heptomino with two lightweight spaceships (LWSS).
Puffer 1 is an orthogonal, period-128 puffer and was the first puffer to be discovered in Conway's Game of Life.
An orthogonal period 140 c/2 puffer that uses two lightweight spaceships to escort a B-heptomino.
Puffer 2 is a type of puffer pattern in Conway's Game of Life, which leaves behind a trail of debris as it moves. This specific pattern is synthesized using gliders.
The Pufferfish is a c/2 spaceship that leaves behind a trail of debris, making it a type of puffer. It was discovered by Richard Schank in 2014.
A synthesis pattern for the pufferfish spaceship, based on a soup found by Richard Schank.
The Pufferfish breeder is a pattern that produces a series of pufferfish spaceships. It is based on the semi-natural pufferfish pattern.
A c/2 spaceship pattern that includes a pufferfish and a companion fuse, discovered in December 2014.
A c/2 rake pattern that emits spaceships, discovered by Nico Brown in December 2014.
The Pufferfish is a c/2 spaceship notable for having no parts of periods 2 or 4. It was discovered in December 2014.
The Pufferfish spaceship is a type of spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life. This synthesis was created by Chris Cain in 2015.
A period 3 oscillator that is the fourth most common oscillator and the most common of period greater than 2.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs pulsars, which are well-known oscillators in Conway's Game of Life.
The Pulsar Pixel Display 8x2 is a complex oscillator pattern that displays hexadecimal numbers in an incrementing and decrementing order. It is designed to function as a bitmap display using pulsar oscillators.
The Pulsar quadrant is a period 3 oscillator that forms one quadrant of the larger Pulsar pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a quadrant of a pulsar, an oscillator pattern. It demonstrates the ability to create complex structures from simpler components.
An orthogonal period 4 c/2 pushalong that attaches to the front of a middleweight spaceship.
The 'Pushalong 1 Synth' is a synthesis pattern used to construct a specific spaceship or oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
An 11-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A small 11-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Q-pentomino is one of the 12 pentominoes and is a small pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Quad is a period 2 oscillator that forms a symmetrical pattern. It was discovered in 1971 and is known for its simple yet elegant structure.
Quad_synth is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'quad' still life. It involves a specific arrangement of gliders to form the desired pattern.
An orthogonal period 5 lightspeed modification of the ants fuse that has a burning reaction growing quadratically.
The Quadpole is a barberpole of length 4, functioning as a period 2 oscillator.
The Quadpole Synth is a glider synthesis pattern for creating a quadpole oscillator.
A 34-cell pseudo still life that can be decomposed into four stable subpatterns, but cannot be decomposed into two or three stable subpatterns.
The Quadratic Sawtooth is a pattern that grows in a quadratic manner, with its population increasing over time. It is notable for its unique growth pattern and complexity.
The Quadrilateral Greyship is a spaceship pattern with a slope of 5/9, discovered by Hartmut Holzwart. It is notable for its unique shape and movement.
A C4-symmetric variant of the burloaferimeter, an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A C4_4-symmetric variant of the burloaferimeter, discovered by Apple Bottom. It is a complex oscillator pattern.
Quasar is a period 3 oscillator that resembles the pulsar pattern. It was discovered in 1971 and is known for its symmetrical structure.
The Quattuordecapole is an oscillator known as a barberpole of length 14, which is a linear pattern that oscillates between two phases.
The queen bee shuttle turning reaction is a p88 oscillator that demonstrates a turning reaction involving the queen bee shuttle. It was first demonstrated by David I. Bell.
The Queen bee is a pattern that lays a beehive on either side of itself before exploding.
The Queen bee synthesis is a glider synthesis pattern used to create the queen bee shuttle, an oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The Queen bee loop is a period 30 oscillator that resembles the queen bee shuttle. It was discovered by Bill Gosper in 1970.
The Queen bee shuttle is a period 30 oscillator that was discovered by Bill Gosper. It is notable for its ability to be used in the construction of other complex patterns.
A glider synthesis of the queen bee shuttle, an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A predecessor to the queen bee shuttle, an oscillator that was found in April 1992.
The Queen bee turner is a period 88 oscillator that was created by David Bell. It is known for its ability to convert a queen bee shuttle into a different form.
A reaction where two gliders collide with a queen bee, causing it to rotate by 90 degrees.
The Quindecapole is an oscillator known as a barberpole of length 15, which oscillates with a period of 2.
A methuselah pattern that runs for 17,423 generations before stabilizing. It starts with 10 cells and ends with a population of 1,749.
A methuselah pattern that runs for 17,465 generations before stabilizing. It is notable for being a long-lived 11-cell pattern within an 11x11 square.
Rabbits is a methuselah pattern known for its long lifespan of 17331 generations before stabilizing.
Rabbits is a methuselah pattern that evolves into a repeating pattern after a large number of generations. This RLE represents a glider synthesis of the pattern.
Racetrack is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that forms a closed loop, resembling a racetrack. It is known for its unique shape and behavior.
Racetrack and ortho-beacon is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It features a combination of a racetrack and an orthogonal beacon.
A radially symmetric relative of the pseudo-barberpole pattern.
A rake-breeder is a type of breeder pattern that creates a new rake every 60 generations. It is a complex pattern that combines elements of puffers and rakes.
A random-looking still life pattern created by Gabriel Nivasch. It does not change over time and remains static.
$rats is a period 6 oscillator that was discovered in 1972. It is known for its distinctive shape and behavior in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for the '$rats' object in Conway's Game of Life.
Rattlesnake is a spaceship pattern in Conway's Game of Life known for its distinctive shape and movement.
The rattlesnake_synth is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the rattlesnake pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A 13-cell still life pattern composed of an R-bee and a snake.
A 7-glider synthesis of the R-bee and snake pattern, which is a combination of two still lifes.
A 180-degree stable reflector with a recovery time of 106 generations.
Reflectors are patterns that can change the direction of gliders. These specific reflectors are fast and have low periods, working for any period 22 or higher that is a multiple of their period.
A collection of 90-degree glider reflectors, including a demonstration of a Herschel loop for reflecting specific period glider streams.
Revolver is a period 2 oscillator and flipper in Conway's Game of Life.
Rich's p16 is a period 16 oscillator discovered by Rich Holmes. It features a symmetrical pattern that oscillates with a cycle of 16 generations.
Rich's p16 is an oscillator that was synthesized using gliders. It is known for its period of 16.
Riley's breeder is a small MMS breeder pattern that was discovered in July 2006. It is known for its ability to produce moving objects indefinitely.
A large period 2 oscillator known as a muttering moat, discovered in 1992.
A small induction coil pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
R-mango and house is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a mango and a house component.
Rotated C is a small oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Roteightor is a period 8 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright in 1972. It is known for its rotational symmetry.
A glider synthesis pattern for the Roteightor, an oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
An extension of the roteightor pattern, which is an oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A methuselah pattern in Conway's Game of Life that evolves for 1103 generations before stabilizing.
The R-pentomino synthesis is a glider synthesis pattern that creates the R-pentomino, a well-known methuselah pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 3 oscillator known for its distinctive 'rumbling' appearance, discovered by Dean Hickerson.
Sailboat is a period 16 oscillator composed of a boat hassled by a Kok's galaxy, a figure eight, and two eater 3s. It was discovered by Robert Wainwright in June 1984.
The 4-engine Cordership is a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life, known for its minimal population of 134 cells. It was discovered by David Bell in 2005.
The 4-engine Cordership is a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life, known for its minimal population of 136 cells. It was discovered by David Bell in 2005.
Sawtooth 1 is the first sawtooth pattern ever constructed in Conway's Game of Life. It was created by Dean Hickerson and features an expansion factor of 21.
An orthogonal sawtooth pattern with external timing and an expansion factor roughly equal to 2. It operates by burning the blinkers emitted by a blinker puffer 1.
A sawtooth pattern with a minimal repeating population of 177, known for its fluctuating population dynamics.
Sawtooth 181 is a pattern that exhibits a sawtooth growth in population, with a minimum population of 181. It was discovered by Chris Cain in 2015.
Sawtooth 1846 is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that exhibits a sawtooth growth pattern with an expansion factor of 25. It was discovered by Dean Hickerson.
Sawtooth 2 is a sawtooth pattern that uses 180-degree glider reflections from a Cordership. It features a single p8 figure-8 reflector to manage glider interactions.
Sawtooth 201 is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that exhibits a sawtooth growth pattern, with its population periodically returning to 201. It asymptotically approaches an expansion factor of 47.
A sawtooth pattern with a minimum repeating population of 260, discovered by David Bell.
A sawtooth pattern with a minimum repeating population of 262, discovered by David Bell.
Sawtooth 269 is a sawtooth pattern in Conway's Game of Life that has a minimum repeating population of 269. It was created by David Bell.
A moving sawtooth pattern with a repeating minimum population of 1239 cells, discovered by David Bell.
Sawtooth 362 is a diagonal sawtooth pattern with a minimum repeating population of 362. It was discovered by David Bell in 1992.
An orthogonal sawtooth pattern with an expansion factor of 6, discovered by Dean Hickerson and Tim Coe.
Sawtooth 633 is a sawtooth pattern in Conway's Game of Life that exhibits a fluctuating population with a minimum repeating population of 633. It was discovered by Dean Hickerson.
Sawtooth 6b is a sawtooth pattern in Conway's Game of Life that exhibits periodic fluctuations in population size. It is notable for being one of the smallest known sawtooth patterns by population.
An orthogonal period 12 c/2 tagalong pattern discovered by Paul Schick.
A glider synthesis pattern for the Schick engine, a known spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
A 16-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Scorpion Synth is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the Scorpion, a known spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
Scot's p5 is a period 5 oscillator discovered by Scot Ellison in 2008.
Scrubber is a period 2 oscillator that was discovered in 1971. It is known for its simple and symmetrical structure.
A 10-glider synthesis of the scrubber pattern, which is a known pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Scrubber with blocks is a pattern that includes a spaceship interacting with blocks. It is known for its dynamic behavior.
The Seal is the first known c/6 diagonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life, with a period of 6.
Seal tagalong is a spaceship pattern that was discovered by Nicolay Beluchenko. It is an extension of the Seal spaceship.
A Spartan conduit that reflects every other glider, discovered in July 2013.
A 13-cell still life that is roughly halfway between a hat and twin hat.
A glider synthesis pattern for the still life known as sesquihat.
Shillelagh is a common 8-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating shillelaghs, discovered by Mark D. Niemiec.
The Ship is a common 6-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs spaceships using a minimal number of gliders.
A period 16 oscillator that was discovered by Bill Gosper in August 1994. It features a 'ship' pattern enclosed within a larger structure, resembling a ship in a bottle.
A period 4 diagonal lightspeed fuse that creates spaceships as it burns.
Ship on bipole is a pattern that combines a spaceship (ship) with a bipole oscillator. It is a small and simple pattern.
The 'Ship on bipole' is a pattern that combines a spaceship (ship) with a bipole oscillator. It is known for its glider synthesis.
Ship on long boat is a 13-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The 'Ship on Long Boat' is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a ship attached to a long boat. It is known for its stability and can be synthesized using gliders.
A period 2 oscillator made up of a ship diagonally touching a quadpole.
Ship on Quadpole is a pattern that involves a spaceship (ship) interacting with a quadpole. It is known for its glider synthesis.
A simple 12-cell still life pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating ship-ties, which are a type of still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The 'short-thin' pattern is likely a reference to a specific type of spaceship or oscillator with minimal width, but further details are not provided.
Short keys is a period 3 oscillator that exhibits a symmetrical pattern with a compact form.
Short keys is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that can be synthesized with 10 gliders.
Shuriken is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, resembling a throwing star.
An orthogonal period 4 c/2 tagalong for the heavyweight spaceship.
A glider synthesis pattern for the sidecar spaceship, created by Mark D. Niemiec.
A pattern that is capable of eating a sidecar spaceship.
The Sidecar gun is a true period 60 gun that was created by Jason Summers. It is notable for its ability to produce spaceships periodically.
A 14-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the sidewalk pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Siesta is a period 5 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in 1973. It is known for its unique and compact structure.
The pattern 'signal-turns-and-fizzles' is not a well-documented or standardized pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It appears to involve complex interactions that may result in a signal being altered or dissipated.
Silver's p5 is a period 5 oscillator discovered by Stephen Silver in February 2000.
Silver's p5 is an oscillator with a period of 5, discovered by Mark D. Niemiec. It is known for its glider synthesis.
Silver's reflector is a stable reflector pattern in Conway's Game of Life that reflects gliders at 180 and 90 degrees. It is notable for being the smallest and fastest spartan stable reflector and glider duplicator as of its discovery.
The Simkin glider gun is a true period 120 glider gun that was discovered in 2015. It is notable for being a compact and efficient glider gun.
A complex pattern in Conway's Game of Life that demonstrates spiral growth using a single-channel Snark recipe. It has a very large period of 262144 ticks.
A period 3 oscillator that has the same rotor as the loading dock.
Sixty-nine is a period 4 oscillator discovered by Robert Wainwright in October 1978.
An unstable pattern that evolves similarly to a pre-pulsar but does not stabilize into a regular pulsar form.
A period 2 oscillator that features a muttering moat structure.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating a skewed quad configuration in Conway's Game of Life.
Skewed traffic light is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright in 1989. It is a variation of the traffic light pattern, with a skewed arrangement.
Skew R-bees is a small oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A breeder pattern that utilizes slide-gun technology to produce an ever-growing number of spaceships or other patterns. It is part of Jason Summers' slide-gun collection.
The Slide gun is a diagonal glider gun that was constructed by Jason Summers. It produces gliders that travel diagonally across the grid.
A period 3600 oscillator constructed using a slow salvo of gliders to create a closed loop of MWSS converters.
This pattern consists of asynchronous slow-salvo glider constructions that create four orientations of a fishhook eater. It was discovered by Paul Chapman using a search program called 'Glue'.
An orthogonal period 744 c/2 puffer that outputs a single blinker once every 744 generations.
An orthogonal period 240 c/2 puffer that moves fast but creates relatively little debris.
A rake pattern that utilizes the Slow Puffer 2 to emit spaceships. Rakes are patterns that move and leave behind a trail of spaceships.
A stable glider reflector with a repeat time of 487 ticks, allowing it to reflect gliders in Conway's Game of Life.
The Smaller newshuttle is a period 28 oscillator and was the second such oscillator to be discovered. It is a variation of the newshuttle pattern.
A glider gun that emits gliders with a period of 61 generations. It was discovered in 2016 and is notable for its unique period.
A collection of spaceships with periods less than 32, each chosen to minimize population.
Small lake is a 20-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Small Lake is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is composed of a simple arrangement of cells that remains static over time.
Small lake variants are two variations of the Small lake still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A collection of the 100 smallest still life patterns in Conway's Game of Life. Still lifes are stable patterns that do not change from one generation to the next.
Smiley is a period 8 oscillator that was discovered by Achim Flammenkamp in July 1994. It features a symmetrical pattern that resembles a smiling face.
A 28-glider synthesis of the smiley pattern, which is a playful arrangement resembling a smiley face.
A period 9 oscillator consisting of a pentadecathlon with stabilizers that force it into a lower period.
A period 9 oscillator consisting of two pentadecathlons with stabilizers that reduce their period.
A glider synthesis pattern for the snacker, which is a specific configuration in Conway's Game of Life.
A small non-trivial period 63 oscillator that combines a Snacker with the 38P7.2 oscillator.
The Snail is the first c/5 orthogonal spaceship discovered. It has a period of 5 and was found in January 1996.
A common 6-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating snakes, a type of still life, using gliders.
A 12-cell still life composed of two diagonally-touching snakes.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a snake bridge snake, a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Snake dance is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright in May 1972. It features a dynamic movement resembling a snake's slithering.
A period 2 oscillator with the same rotor as fore and back.
Snake pit 2 is a period 3 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for the snake pit 2 configuration in Conway's Game of Life.
A 10-cell still life composed of two snakes.
A still life pattern formed by two snakes connected together. It is notable for its synthesis using gliders.
A small 11-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Snark is the fastest and smallest known stable 90-degree glider reflector, discovered in 2013.
A pattern demonstrating the continuous synthesis of the Snark, a type of conduit used in glider logic circuits.
This pattern consists of four variants of the Snark catalyst, each offering different clearance improvements. The original was created by Mike Playle, with subsequent variants by Shannon Omick, Heinrich Koenig, and Simon Ekstrom.
A 12-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A six-glider synthesis of the snorkel loop pattern, which is a known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Sombreros is a period 6 oscillator that was discovered in 1972. It consists of two symmetrical halves that can be adjusted to form a period 4 oscillator.
Spacefillers are patterns that grow to fill space at a density of 1/2, expanding at the maximum possible speed of c/2 in all four directions.
Spacefiller 1 is a pattern that expands indefinitely, filling space as it evolves. It was once the smallest known spacefiller.
An orthogonal period 20 c/2 forward glider rake that produces gliders as it moves.
A theoretical discussion on the types of spaceships in Conway's Game of Life, focusing on their displacement and period relationships.
The Spaghetti Monster is the first discovered 3c/7 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
Spark coil is a period 2 oscillator that was discovered in 1971. It is known for its simple and symmetrical structure.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating spark coils, which are known for their ability to emit sparks in cellular automata.
Sparky is an orthogonal c/4 period 4 tagalong pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The S-pentomino is one of the twelve pentominoes, which are shapes made up of five connected squares. It is a simple pattern that does not evolve in Conway's Game of Life.
The spider rake is a complex pattern where nine gliders travel in a figure-8 loop, interacting with c/5 spiders to produce a large period spaceship. It involves a Herschel that is guided to produce a glider with the correct parity.
Spider is a c/5 period 5 orthogonal spaceship, notable for being the smallest known c/5 spaceship.
Squaredance is a period 2 agar pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of repeating blocks that form a grid-like structure.
A collection of patterns that can absorb spaceships like MWSS and HWSS without being destroyed. These patterns are stable and were discovered by Dean Hickerson.
The Stairstep hexomino is one of the 35 hexominoes and acts as a predecessor to the blockade pattern.
The Star is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered in 1993. It features a symmetrical pattern that cycles every three generations.
A 20-glider synthesis of the period 3 star pattern, which is an oscillator.
Star Gate is a pattern that advances lightweight spaceships by 30 cells over 28 generations.
A pattern that advances lightweight spaceships by 30 cells over 28 generations.
A period 3 oscillator that is a modification of the star pattern.
Statorless p5 is a period 5 oscillator discovered by Josh Ball in 2016. It is notable for its lack of a stator, which is uncommon among oscillators.
Stillater is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright in September 1985. It is known for its unique movement and transformation over its cycle.
A glider synthesis of the stillater, a known still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Still lifes are stable patterns in Conway's Game of Life that do not change from one generation to the next. They are a fundamental category of patterns, often used as building blocks in larger constructions.
An orthogonal c/2 period 4 spaceship that pulls a pond.
Stripey is a large still life pattern created by Gabriel Nivasch. It features a repetitive stripe-like structure.
Superfountain is a period 4 oscillator with a distinctive sparker that features a lone spark separated from the main body by two rows of dead cells.
The Super loaf is a variation of the loaf still life pattern, which is a stable configuration that does not change over time.
Super mango is a 15-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Surprise is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered in 1972. It is known for its unique and unexpected evolution over its cycle.
Swan is a diagonal period 4 c/4 spaceship that produces useful sparks.
The Swan boatstretcher is a pattern based on Tim Coe's swan, discovered by Noam Elkies. It is a type of spaceship that stretches a boat as it moves.
A pattern featuring a swan and a Canada goose that have been welded together.
A switch engine pattern that moves in a lane made of boats, capable of using various boundary configurations.
Swine is an extensible period 5 oscillator. Its name is short for Scot's p5 With INsErt.
A pattern that uses a switch engine to create a breeder, leading to a quadratically expanding population. This version is a nonstandard 'Blockish' construction.
A puffer train that creates switch engines, leading to quadratic growth. It produces a new block-laying switch engine every 80 generations.
A pattern known for exhibiting quadratic population growth, it is the smallest known pattern with this property as of June 2018.
A methuselah with a lifespan of 3911 that can be used to make c/12 diagonal puffers and spaceships.
A 3-glider synthesis of an unstabilized switch engine, which is a small spaceship.
A pattern known for exhibiting quadratic population growth, discovered by Michael Simkin. It is notable for being the smallest known pattern with this property as of December 2014.
Switchwave is a large, complex oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It features a repeating wave-like structure that oscillates over a large area.
A 16-cell still life pattern known for its symmetric shape.
This pattern includes the syntheses of various c/2 spaceships for which glider recipes are known, such as the LWSS, MWSS, HWSS, and others.
A fast and compact glider-to-Herschel converter used in constructing complex patterns.
A fast and compact glider-to-Herschel converter used in constructing complex patterns.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the syringe, a known conduit in Conway's Game of Life.
Table is a simple induction coil used in various larger patterns.
Table and dock is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a table and a dock structure.
A 12-cell still life pattern made up of two table shapes stacked on top of each other.
Table on table is a pattern that involves the synthesis of tables using gliders. It is a complex pattern that showcases interactions between multiple gliders.
A tetromino often attached to still lifes to create larger still lifes.
A period 46 oscillator discovered by Tanner Jacobi in October 2017.
A 19-glider synthesis of Tanner's p46, an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
An induction coil that evolves into two beehives after 20 generations.
The Teardrop Synth is a synthesis pattern for creating teardrop shapes using gliders in Conway's Game of Life.
Technician is a period 5 oscillator discovered by David Buckingham in January 1973.
Teeth is a quadratic growth pattern in Conway's Game of Life, known for its ability to expand indefinitely over time.
A methuselah pattern that evolves over 21035 generations, producing temporary pulsars and a 'big S' still life. It was discovered by Paul Callahan in 1997.
Test tube baby is a period 2 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Test tube baby is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that can be synthesized using gliders. It is known for its unique structure and synthesis method.
A switch engine-based pattern that functions as a rake, producing spaceships or other objects as it moves.
Tetraloaf I is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its loaf-like shape.
Tetraplets are a collection of 22 distinct patterns, each consisting of four cells. They demonstrate various behaviors in Conway's Game of Life.
Tetrominoes are a collection of all five possible shapes made from four connected cells. They are often used as initial configurations in Conway's Game of Life.
Thumb 1 is a period 9 oscillator discovered by Dean Hickerson. It features a distinctive thumb-like shape in its oscillation cycle.
Thumb 2 is a thumb sparker pattern discovered by David Eppstein in June 2000.
Thunderbird is a methuselah pattern with a lifespan of 243 generations before stabilizing.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating thunderbirds, a type of spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
An infinite-growth mechanism that is a predecessor of the diagonal period 384 c/12 glider-producing switch engine.
A large and complex spaceship pattern that travels across a toroidal grid. It is known for its impressive size and structure.
A pattern that exhibits O(t log(log(t))) population growth, discovered by Alexey Nigin. It is notable for its unusual growth rate.
An infinitely growing pattern with growth rate O(tlog(t)), discovered by Dean Hickerson.
A period 4 oscillator with a distinctive T-shaped structure, discovered in 1989.
A small period 124 oscillator that combines a T-nosed p4 with the 48P31 oscillator.
The smallest known period-108 oscillator, combining a T-nosed p4 with a 56P27 oscillator.
The T-nosed p6 is a period 6 oscillator characterized by its distinctive T-shaped structure. It was discovered by Achim Flammenkamp in 1994.
A period 2 oscillator that is the second most common oscillator after the blinker.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating toads, which are a type of oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 60 oscillator where a toad is repeatedly flipped by domino sparks.
A period 60 oscillator that shifts a toad by applying domino sparks to it.
Toaster is a period 5 oscillator that produces sparks similar to those of a lightweight spaceship.
A pattern that evolves such that no cell in the plane becomes eventually periodic.
A modification of the 'total aperiodic' pattern, created by Bill Gosper. It is an oscillator pattern.
The T-pentomino is one of the 12 pentominoes and is known for its chaotic evolution in Conway's Game of Life.
Traffic-light hasslers are a collection of oscillators that interact with traffic lights in various ways, causing them to reappear nearby. They include standard traffic light hasslers and pre-pulsar hasslers.
The Traffic Lights Extruder is a pattern that slowly creates an outward-growing crystal of traffic lights. It is a complex pattern that demonstrates the ability to generate repeating structures over time.
A period 100 oscillator that works by hassling a traffic jam so that it moves around in a circle.
Traffic jam is a reaction involving two traffic lights that interact and reappear after 25 generations with an additional 6 spaces between them.
A common period 2 oscillator made up of four blinkers.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating traffic lights in Conway's Game of Life.
A 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Trans-barge with tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a variation of the barge with an additional tail segment.
A period 2 oscillator that combines a beacon and a cap.
A glider synthesis pattern involving a trans-beacon and a cap. It demonstrates the construction of these still lifes using gliders.
A period 2 oscillator that combines a beacon and a dock.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs a trans-beacon and a dock. It demonstrates the ability to create specific still life patterns using gliders.
A period 2 oscillator that combines a beacon and a table.
A glider synthesis pattern that combines a trans-beacon and a table. It demonstrates the construction of these still lifes using gliders.
A 12-cell still life pattern consisting of a block and a long hook.
This pattern represents a glider synthesis of a trans-block and a long hook, which are both still life patterns in Conway's Game of Life.
A period-3 oscillator, the trans version of the candlefrobra.
A synthesis pattern using 12 gliders to create a specific still life configuration involving a trans-block, long hook, and tub.
Trans-boat and dock is a 15-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A small 11-bit still life pattern composed of a trans-boat and a table.
Trans-boat with nine is an 11-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Trans-boat with nine is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a variation of the boat pattern with additional cells.
A 9-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, featuring a boat with an additional tail segment.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the trans-boat with tail still life using gliders.
A simple 10-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Trans-fuse with two tails is a still life pattern that can be synthesized using gliders. It is a variation of the fuse pattern with additional tails.
A 14-cell still life composed of a bookend and a bun.
An 11-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, featuring a loaf with an additional tail segment.
The trans-loaf with tail is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a variation of the loaf pattern with an additional tail.
A small 11-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A 14-cell still life made up of two buns facing each other.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating trans-mirrored R-bees, discovered by Mark D. Niemiec.
A reaction in which a B-heptomino passes through a block, demonstrating a transparent debris effect.
A period 30 oscillator that is a queen bee shuttle with its blocks offset.
A 15-cell still life pattern consisting of a trans-R-bee and an R-loaf.
A 14-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Tredecapole is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that has a period of 13.
A spaceship pattern known as the 45-90-45-triangle greyship, utilizing period 2 technology except on the backslope.
A spaceship pattern with a triangular shape and a back slope of 1/4, discovered by Hartmut Holzwart.
The Bi-block is a pseudo still life consisting of two blocks placed diagonally adjacent to each other.
Trice tongs is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright in February 1982.
A glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'trice tongs' still life configuration.
A complex pattern that uses single-channel construction arms to continuously extend three wicks using a 0-degree Snark recipe. It operates with a single glider stream stored in a double spiral.
Triple caterer is a period 3 oscillator discovered by Dean Hickerson. It is known for its unique structure and behavior in Conway's Game of Life.
A 32-cell still life that can be broken down into three stable pieces, but not two.
Triplets are a set of five distinct polyplets in Conway's Game of Life.
The Tripole is a period 2 oscillator, also known as the barberpole of length 3.
A glider synthesis of the tripole oscillator, which is a period 2 oscillator.
Tritoad is a period 3 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham in October 1977.
The first true period 22 gun, capable of producing gliders every 22 generations. It was discovered by David Eppstein in August 2000.
A glider gun that emits gliders with a true period of 24 generations.
The T-tetromino is one of the five basic tetrominoes in Conway's Game of Life. It is known for its simple shape and is often used in demonstrations of pattern evolution.
A very common 4-cell still life.
A glider synthesis pattern that creates a tub, a common still life in Conway's Game of Life.
Tubber is a period 3 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life. It was discovered by Robert Wainwright and is known for its compact and symmetrical structure.
A c/124 pseudo tub-stretcher pattern discovered by Jason Summers. It is a type of spaceship pattern that moves across the grid.
Tub test tube baby is a period 2 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Tub test tube baby is a still life pattern that can be synthesized with 14 gliders. It is a combination of smaller still life components.
Tub with cis-tail is a still life pattern that consists of a tub with an additional tail segment attached in a cis configuration.
A small 11-bit still life pattern that features a tub with an extended tail structure.
A 10-cell still life pattern featuring a tub with an extended tail.
A still life pattern that features a tub with an extended tail. It is synthesized using gliders.
A 9-cell still life pattern that resembles a tub with an extended tail.
The 'Tub with long tail' is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life. It is a variation of the tub with an extended tail.
Tub with tail is an 8-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by a tub shape with an additional tail extension.
The 'Tub with tail' is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a tub with an additional tail cell. It is a simple and stable configuration.
The Tumbler is the smallest known period 14 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs the tumbler oscillator.
A period 8 oscillator consisting of two figure eights hassling a T-tetromino.
A pattern capable of Turing-complete computation, demonstrating the computational universality of Conway's Game of Life.
Turning toads is an orthogonal period 4 wick pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
Turtle is a period 3 c/3 orthogonal spaceship in Conway's Game of Life.
An extensible tagalong for the c/3 orthogonal turtle spaceship.
The Twin bees shuttle is a period 46 oscillator and is the basis of all known period 46 oscillators.
A glider synthesis of the twin bees shuttle, an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
This pattern involves interactions between gliders, lightweight spaceships (LWSS), and middleweight spaceships (MWSS) catalyzed by a twin bees shuttle. It showcases complex dynamics and interactions in Conway's Game of Life.
The smallest known period-92 oscillator, consisting of twin bees shuttles interacting with a blinker.
An alternate stabilization of the period 46 twin bees shuttle oscillator.
A 17-cell still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A glider synthesis pattern for the twin hat still life, demonstrating how to construct it using gliders.
A pattern that produces a stream of lightweight spaceships representing the twin prime numbers.
The twin prime generator is a complex pattern that releases a lightweight spaceship (LWSS) past a p240 gun under specific conditions related to twin primes. It was designed to demonstrate a connection between cellular automata and number theory.
A period 60 oscillator made up of a pre-pulsar hassled by killer toads.
A period-60 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright in 1989.
A collection of patterns resulting from the collision of two gliders, demonstrating various outcomes such as still lifes, oscillators, and other transient patterns.
A still life pattern consisting of two cis griddles and two tubs. It is a stable formation that does not change over time.
A period 3 oscillator consisting of two eater 1s that interact with each other.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs two eaters, a type of still life in Conway's Game of Life.
A methuselah pattern resulting from a two-glider collision, known for its long lifespan of 530 generations.
A glider synthesis pattern that results in a complex configuration known as the two-glider mess.
A collection of all 71 distinct two-glider collisions, grouped by what they synthesize. It demonstrates the versatility of glider interactions in creating various patterns.
The smallest known period-60 gun, it uses two copies of the Gosper glider gun.
The first period 16 oscillator to be found, discovered by Robert Wainwright in July 1983.
Two pulsar quadrants is a period 3 oscillator that consists of two quadrants of a pulsar pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern that constructs two pulsar quadrants, which are parts of the well-known pulsar oscillator.
A still life pattern consisting of two trans griddles and two tubs. It is a stable formation that does not change over time.
The Undecapole is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that consists of multiple interacting components.
Unicycle is a period 6 oscillator composed of four copies of the unix pattern.
A glider synthesis pattern for the unicycle, created by Mark D. Niemiec.
A solid 56-by-1 rectangle that is the shortest solid rectangle to produce a glider.
A pattern that exhibits infinite growth from a single row of live cells.
A linear pattern that evolves and eventually dies out completely.
A linear predecessor of the pentadecathlon, which is a well-known oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
The smallest unidimensional pattern known to emit a glider.
A 1-cell-thick pattern that evolves into a tumbler oscillator.
Uninteresting p24 is an oscillator with a period of 24. It is not widely known or notable.
A collection of high-period oscillators that do not rely on engineering techniques like hassling or Herschel conduits, compiled by Alan Hensel.
A complex pattern that simulates a universal Turing machine, demonstrating the computational universality of Conway's Game of Life.
A period 6 oscillator that consists of two blocks eating a barge.
The Unix pattern is a small spaceship in Conway's Game of Life, notable for its glider synthesis. It is a common pattern used in various constructions.
A small non-trivial period 42 oscillator in Conway's Game of Life.
Up dove on dove is an 18-bit still life pattern, notable for its compact and symmetrical structure.
The U-pentomino is one of the 12 pentominoes, a simple pattern consisting of five cells.
Up wing on wing is a small oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The 'utm' pattern is a Universal Turing Machine designed in Conway's Game of Life. It demonstrates the computational universality of the Game of Life by simulating a Turing machine.
The vacuum-cleaner is a double p46 gun that pulls blocks and beehives. It was found by Dieter Leithner and is part of Jason Summers' 'jslife' collection.
The Vacuum is a true period 46 double-barreled gun that was discovered by Dieter Leithner. It emits gliders in two directions every 46 generations.
A true period 46 gun that pulls blocks and beehives. It was discovered by Dieter Leithner.
A 27-bit still life pattern that is the most common of its size on Catagolue.
Venetian blinds is a simple period 2 agar pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Very long clock is an oscillator pattern in Conway's Game of Life that has a period of 2. It is an extension of the clock pattern.
The very long house is an induction coil used in Conway's Game of Life.
The Very long integral is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its elongated shape resembling an integral symbol.
The Very very long barge is a large still life pattern that resembles an elongated barge.
The Very very long boat is a large still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, resembling an elongated boat shape.
The Very very long canoe is a still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its elongated shape.
The Very very long ship is a large still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Very^3 long boat is a large still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a series of connected boat shapes.
A 14-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
A 15-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Very^4 long snake is a large still life pattern resembling an elongated snake.
A 17-bit still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, characterized by its elongated boat-like shape.
The Very^6 long boat is a large still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a series of connected 'boat' shapes.
The Very^7 long boat is an elongated still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a series of connected cells forming a boat-like shape.
The Very^8 long boat is an elongated still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The Very^9 long boat is an elongated still life pattern in Conway's Game of Life, consisting of a series of connected cells forming a boat-like shape.
The V gun is a true period 726 gun that produces 7-in-a-row Corderships. It was discovered by Dave Greene in 2003.
Voldiag is a pattern in Conway's Game of Life that is known for its diagonal symmetry.
The V-pentomino is one of the twelve pentominoes and is known for its initial chaotic evolution in Conway's Game of Life.
A period 2 oscillator that was discovered by Robert Wainwright no later than June 1972.
A glider synthesis pattern for the washing machine oscillator.
Wasp is an orthogonal c/3 period 3 spaceship discovered by David Bell in March 1998.
Wavefront is a period 4 oscillator that was discovered by David Buckingham. It features a dynamic pattern that repeats every four generations.
Waveguide 1 is the first waveguide pattern discovered in Conway's Game of Life. It serves as a conduit for gliders, allowing them to travel through the pattern.
The Weekender Distaff is a 2c/7 adjustable-period rake pattern. It can produce spaceships at various periods, depending on the configuration.
The Weekender is an orthogonal period 7 spaceship that moves at a speed of 2c/7.
A 79-glider synthesis of the weekender spaceship, used in the construction of Cain's p444 weekender gun.
The Weekender Distaff is a 2c/7 adjustable-period rake pattern. It was constructed by Ivan Fomichev and can achieve various periods based on the formula (16982+224*n)/q.
A tagalong pattern for two period 7 orthogonal 2c/7 weekenders, discovered by Stephen Silver.
A pair of Canada geese that have been welded together, forming a unique pattern.
A period 2 oscillator found in July 1977 that is very similar to by flops.
A collection of wick patterns with various periods found on random tori. It includes previously known periods and potentially new discoveries.
Wickstretcher 1 is the first known wickstretcher pattern, which extends a wick indefinitely.
Windmill is a period 4 oscillator that was discovered by Dean Hickerson in November 1989. It features a symmetrical pattern that rotates around a central point.
Wing is a small induction coil used in various larger patterns.
An extension of the wing spaceship, this pattern is a diagonal spaceship with a period of 4 and moves at a speed of c/4.
The Wing is the first extensible c/4 diagonal spaceship with a period of 4. It was discovered in 1993.
A period 9 oscillator that was discovered in 1972.
The Worker bee synthesis is a glider synthesis pattern for creating the 'worker bee' oscillator, also known as the 'lonely bee'.
The W-pentomino is one of the 12 pentominoes and is a small pattern in Conway's Game of Life.
The x66 is a period 4 spaceship that moves orthogonally at a speed of c/2. It was discovered by Hartmut Holzwart in 1992.
A partial version of the x66 oscillator, supported by a heavyweight spaceship.
The x66 is a pattern that can be synthesized with 13 gliders and is known for its interaction with a heavyweight spaceship (HWSS).
The X-pentomino is one of the 12 pentominoes, a small pattern that evolves over time in Conway's Game of Life.
The Y-pentomino is one of the twelve pentominoes, which are shapes made up of five connected squares.
The Z-hexomino is one of the 35 hexominoes and is known for its appearance in patterns like pentoad and Achim's p144.
The zigzag-wickstretcher is a spaceship pattern that extends a wick in a zigzag manner. It moves orthogonally at a speed of c/2.
The Z-pentomino is one of the twelve pentominoes, a simple polyomino pattern consisting of five cells. It is known for its Z shape.
A period 30 oscillator in which two heavyweight volcanoes hassle a loaf.