If you and your friends are enjoying the deep-sea thrill of Murky Divers, you've probably noticed how the wanted level system works. Gaining stars isn’t fun, but understanding how to deal with them can make a huge difference.

How Does the Wanted Level Work?

The wanted level system in Murky Divers measures how much heat you’ve attracted from law enforcement. Stars represent how close you are to getting arrested. If you max out your stars, the police catch you, and it’s game over.

Here’s how stars are gained:

Colliding with cops or whales: Every time a police boat catches you or you bump into a whale you get a star (or just part of a star*).
Teammates getting caught: If one of your teammates dies or gets caught it can also add stars to the group.
Leaving too much evidence: After a dive, if you leave behind too much evidence, like a messy dive site, you might gain stars. Be cautious and clean up!
*Fractions of stars: Yes, you can get partial stars. This happens when you do something that slightly increases your wanted level, like minor collisions or leaving behind small amounts of evidence.

How to Lose Stars

The only way to reduce your wanted level is by buying a bribe from the vending machine. This costs $600 and removes one full star from your wanted level. The bribe might appear as a donut or another fun item, depending on the version you’re playing.

Avoiding Stars: Key Advice

Sneaky Sneaky: Stay under 12 knots to avoid drawing attention. Running too fast will make police more likely to pull you over.
Avoid collisions: Try not to bump into whales, krakens, or leviathans. If you do, it will give you stars AND take money straight from your bank,
Stay tidy: When you finish a dive clean up the site. The less evidence you leave, the lower your chances of gaining stars.

Managing Money Loss

If you collide with sea creatures like krakens, whales, or leviathans, the game penalizes you by taking money from your bank. To avoid losing too much cash:

Steer carefully around large creatures.
Keep your ship in good condition to handle unexpected bumps.

Final Blurb

The wanted level system adds a fun layer of challenge to Murky Divers. Learning how to manage your stars and avoid unnecessary heat will make your expeditions less stressful and more profitable. Keep an eye on your speed, avoid crashes, and if things get too heated, don’t forget to grab a bribe from the vending machine.

Enjoy your dives, stay out of trouble, and keep having fun!