Create Your First World

Welcome to Project Genie! In just 10 minutes, you'll create your first interactive 3D world that you can explore in your browser. Let's get started!

Official Video Tutorial

Watch the official Project Genie introduction from Google Labs to see what's possible:

Before You Begin

Make sure you have the following:

• ✅ Google AI Ultra subscription ($250/month) - Check access options
• ✅ A modern web browser (Chrome recommended for best performance)
• ✅ A stable internet connection (for real-time world generation)

Step 1: Access Project Genie

1. Go to labs.google/projectgenie
2. Sign in with your Google account (must have AI Ultra subscription)
3. Accept the terms of service if prompted
4. You'll see the Project Genie interface with an input field

Step 2: Write Your First Prompt

The prompt is your instruction to Genie about what world to create. For your first world, let's start simple:

Example Prompts for Beginners

Try one of these beginner-friendly prompts:

A peaceful forest path with sunlight filtering through the trees

A cozy medieval village with cobblestone streets

A futuristic city at sunset with neon lights

Prompt Writing Tips

Step 3: Generate Your World

1. Paste or type your prompt in the input field
2. Click "Generate" or press Enter
3. Wait 10-30 seconds while Genie creates your world
4. Watch as your 3D environment comes to life!

Step 4: Explore Your World

Once your world is generated, you can:

Controls

Exploration Tips

• Start slowly — Take a moment to observe your surroundings
• Look for details — Genie generates surprising environmental details
• Move deliberately — The physics engine responds to your movement speed
• Center your view — Keep important elements in the center of your screen

Step 5: Save and Share

After your 60-second session ends:

1. Screenshot — Use your browser's screenshot tool or Genie's built-in capture
2. Record — Use OBS Studio for high-quality video capture
3. Share — Post your creations on social media with #ProjectGenie

Your First World Checklist

• Accessed Project Genie with AI Ultra subscription
• Wrote a clear, descriptive prompt
• Generated your first 3D world
• Explored using WASD controls
• Captured a screenshot or video

What's Next?

Congratulations on creating your first world! 🎉 Here's where to go next:

• 📚 30 Prompt Ideas — More prompts to try
• 🎨 Prompt Generator — Create optimized prompts
• ⚡ Break the 60-Second Limit — Advanced technique guide
• 🌍 World Idea Library — Browse community creations

Troubleshooting

World won't generate?

• Check your internet connection
• Ensure your AI Ultra subscription is active
• Try a simpler prompt

Controls not working?

• Click inside the world viewport to focus
• Try refreshing the page
• Check if your browser has focus

World looks blurry?

• This is normal at 720p output resolution
• Use AI upscalers for sharper results — See our guide