A "still life" (in Conway's Game of Life) is any pattern that does not change from one generation to the next.

Here are depictions of some of the most common types of still life.

(The 'Play' button below will not achieve anything in these cases.)

Block (or buoy)

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Beehive

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Loaf

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Boat

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Tub

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Snake

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Barge

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Ship

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See Also

• Glossary (game of life)
• Cellular Automata
• Spaceships
• Oscillators
• Still Life
• Guns