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id: bd7154d8c242eddfaeb5bd13
title: Build the Game of Life
isRequired: false
challengeType: 3
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## Description
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<strong>Objective:</strong> Build a <a href='https://codepen.io' target='_blank'>CodePen.io</a> app that is functionally similar to this: <a href='https://codepen.io/freeCodeCamp/full/BpwMZv/' target='_blank'>https://codepen.io/freeCodeCamp/full/BpwMZv/</a>.
Fulfill the below <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_story' target='_blank'>user stories</a>. Use whichever libraries or APIs you need. Give it your own personal style.
<strong>User Story:</strong> When I first arrive at the game, it will randomly generate a board and start playing.
<strong>User Story:</strong> I can start and stop the board.
<strong>User Story:</strong> I can set up the board.
<strong>User Story:</strong> I can clear the board.
<strong>User Story:</strong> When I press start, the game will play out.
<strong>User Story:</strong> Each time the board changes, I can see how many generations have gone by.
<strong>Hint:</strong> Here's an explanation of Conway's Game of Life from John Conway himself: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8kUJL04ELA' target='_blank'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8kUJL04ELA</a>
<strong>Hint:</strong> Here's an overview of Conway's Game of Life with rules for your reference: <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Game_of_Life' target='_blank'>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Game_of_Life</a>
Remember to use <a href='//github.com/FreeCodeCamp/freecodecamp/wiki/FreeCodeCamp-Get-Help' target='_blank'>Read-Search-Ask</a> if you get stuck.
When you are finished, click the "I've completed this challenge" button and include a link to your CodePen.
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## Instructions
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## Tests
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```yml
tests: []

```

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## Challenge Seed
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## Solution
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```js
// solution required
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