Cellular automata on a hexagonal grid — 6 neighbors, new possibilities
On a hexagonal grid, each cell has exactly 6 neighbors. This changes the behavior of life-like rules dramatically. Hex Life (B2/S3,4): birth on 2 neighbors, survival on 3 or 4 — produces stable structures. Anneal: high-threshold rule that coarsens patterns into smooth blobs. Click or drag to draw cells. Use the rule buttons or custom sliders to explore.