---
name: "matrem"
section: "6"
platform: "linux"
package: "matrem"
version: "1.0-10"
release: "Debian 5.0 (Lenny)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/matrem"
---

# matrem(6)

experiment in Artificial life.

## NAME

**matrem** – experiment in Artificial life.

## SYNOPSIS

**matrem**

## DESCRIPTION

**matrem** is a computer program that simulates life. It belongs to the emerging science of artificial life, which studies evolution and complex systems in general by simulation. **matrem** is also a game, where players compete to create the fittest lifeform. Their efforts are the driving force behind the program.

When you start **matrem** you will be presented with a close-up of the world map. You can see the creatures moving around and the environment changing as time passes. Use the right mouse button to access the menu.

## FILES

- */usr/share/games/matrem/*

  Location of item and map graphics. You can edit the map file in a graphical editor to change the initial layout of the simulated world.

## SEE ALSO

*http://www.phys.uu.nl/~romans/*

## BUGS

When changing the resolution the menu bar may become invisible.

## AUTHOR

**matrem** has been written by Mathijs Romans ⟨m.w.j.romans@phys.uu.nl⟩.

This manual page was written by Guus Sliepen ⟨guus@sliepen.warande.net⟩ for the Debian GNU/Linux system.