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Core loop • Lab setup • Early progress

Beginner's Guide

Start your lab, learn the essence loop, and prep for your first tournament runs.

Start with essence purchasing, egg incubation, and early roster management so your lab stays stable before scaling production.

First-day lab setup and synthesis basics

Step 01

Buy essences, queue your first eggs, and confirm incubation timing.

Step 02

Log every recipe attempt and tag the output by element, stage, and habitat.

Step 03

Orb the first successful Fulu and reinvest in machines or habitats.

Official System Tags

Essences
Incubate

Buy essences, hatch fragile eggs, and uncover fresh Fulu lineages.

Recipes
Experiment

Mix different essences to discover hidden recipes and surprise outcomes.

Orbs
Preserve

Orb your creatures to save their stats and keep a permanent collection.

Lab
Upgrade

Sell stored orbs, invest in machines, and expand lab production.

Field Checklist

Capture consistent data so the wiki can verify entries faster.

Checklist
  • Screenshot the starter lab layout and tutorial prompts.
  • Record the first three confirmed recipes and their output stages.
  • Track any early battle results or stamina recovery notes.
  • Flag unverified data until validated in live Early Access builds.

Official Notes

  • Buy essences to hatch unique Fulus from eggs.
  • Discover hidden recipes by combining different essences.
  • Enter turn-based battles in the station, tournaments, or free matches.
  • Orb your creatures to keep them in a permanent collection.
  • Sell stored orbs, invest in machines, and expand your lab.
  • Merge three Fulus to evolve stronger forms with better abilities.
  • Keep Fulus happy and your lab healthy as they get mischievous.
Reference Media
Official screenshots aligned with this guide.
IndieDB
Monster Lab Simulator lab tutorial view
Intro walkthrough of the starter lab layout, showing early stations, HUD prompts, and the core workflow loop.
IndieDB
Monster Lab Simulator lab console view
Console interface close-up for monitoring synthesis and lab status in a compact panel.
Steam
Monster Lab Simulator egg handling and incubator stations
Egg handling zone with incubators, synthesis benches, and the habitat display in view.

Early Access Validation

Guides remain flexible while Early Access scope evolves.

EA FAQ
  • Early Access is meant to deliver the core loop: hatching, evolving, lab management, and battles.
  • Orders and deliveries create objectives that support progression.
  • Early Access pricing will rise after the full release.
  • Community feedback is gathered through Discord and Steam discussions.
  • Full release is currently planned within 12 months of Early Access.

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