My Own Gaming Advice on How to Get Gold and Gems in the "Hungry Shark" Game.

All right, hello. I must admit that I have played Hungry Shark—both Evolution and World—for an absurdly long time. Apparently, I enjoy being a hangry fish with poor impulse control. I can't even begin to count the number of times my partner has entered the room and heard me whisper, "No, not the jellyfish, NO.". I'm not a professional gamer, but I've figured out how to accumulate gold and gems without using real money, and I'd like to share my very informal, somewhat disorganized personal advice. A brief note: the buttons may appear slightly different depending on the version of Hungry Shark you're playing, but the fundamental concepts are essentially the same. So settle in, grab a snack, and let's discuss how to become a wealthy little ocean threat. Gold First: The Gorgeous, Gorgeous Chum. Gold is simpler, but if you're not watching, it can disappear very quickly. Here's how I maintain a fat wallet.

Eat all of it. And I mean it all. This may seem apparent, but bear with me. I used to swim past small fish when I was playing because I wanted to chase a larger, colder snack. A huge error. Particularly during a gold rush, small fish add up quickly. Your best friend is the combo system; continue eating without pausing for extended periods of time, and the multiplier will begin to do wonderful things. To be honest, eating a school of tiny fish with a chain has made me more valuable than a dramatic shark fight.

Gold Rush is not a choice. It's a characteristic of personality. Put down whatever you're doing and start eating as soon as you see that gold flash and the screen begins to get excited. Eat more, even if you have just eaten. This is the ideal time to go full feral shark because Gold Rush multiplies the value of everything you consume. Since Gold Rush appeared, I have literally given up on a treasure chest run. Not one regret.

Carry out your missions. Yes, even those that are dull. I used to disregard missions because I believed they were merely time-consuming checklists. Then it dawned on me that they distribute gold like candy. Some of them, like "eat thirty fish" and "jump out of the water twice," are extremely simple. Free gold for tasks you already completed! Before beginning a run, review the list of missions to work on several at once. Four. Tiny gold piñatas are used for treasure chests and daily rewards. Take advantage of any treasure chests that are floating around the map or daily login rewards if your version of the game has them. Every day, the daily reward is reset, and even a small amount adds up. Every morning, I make it a habit to spend at least two minutes logging in to feed my virtual shark, gather my daily items, and shut down the app. Compared to making toast, it takes less time. Fifth. Avoid purchasing short-term upgrades unless absolutely necessary. This advice is more about saving money. Although it may be tempting to spend gold on boosts or small accessories, it is preferable to use gold early on to unlock larger and more powerful sharks. Over time, larger sharks will be able to consume more food, which will increase their gold. Long-term shiny shark gains, short-term suffering. The elegant little crystals of anxiety are gems. Alright, so the game really, really wants you to spend real money on gems, which are the premium currency. It's not required. I'm living evidence. I felt like a little ocean dragon perched on a hoard after using saved gems to unlock sharks.

Your sparkly best friends are gemfish. Chase any shimmering, glowing fish that appears to be significant. Gems are dropped by gemfish. Although they are uncommon, they do occasionally respawn and are well worth the detour. I once zoomed past a gigantic squid to get a gemfish, only to be devoured by a larger shark right away. Is it worthwhile? Without a doubt.

Free gems are obtained through daily login streaks. In certain versions, there is a weekly login reward system that rewards users with good things (gems) after they log in several days in a row. Open the app, take the prize, and exit it even if you don't want to play. Your shark of the future will appreciate it.

Achievements are cunning gem farms. Examine your list of accomplishments or awards. Many of them subtly award you with gems when you accomplish arbitrary tasks like "eat 500 fish" or "survive for ten minutes.". I used to receive gems for simply not being able to avoid mines. It was a nice prize for consolation.

The "free gems" button is uninteresting but functional. Indeed, watching gem advertisements is like doing laundry when it comes to gaming. However, if you're eating cereal or watching TV, simply press the "free gems" button and take a 30-second break. In this way, while half asleep on the couch, I've earned a lot of gems. The only rule I have is to never watch an advertisement when I want to play. In this manner, it is not perceived as a task. Five. Gems can be saved for long-term unlocks. Would you please? Learn from my suffering. I was too obstinate to die to a pufferfish, so I once spent seventy-five gems on a revive. I am very sorry about it. Gems are not for continuing a run that you can redo for free; rather, they are for unlocking new sharks (or perhaps a really nice permanent accessory). Take the L, respawn, and protect your shiny gems if you die.

My Odd Personal Advice (The Fun Stuff). This is where I get a little weird, but these actually make the game more enjoyable for me. Give your shark an absurd moniker. When a shark named "Keith" is devoured by a crab, it's much funnier to lose a run, but it doesn't help you get gems. I have a shark named Greg right now. Greg is trying his hardest. Consistency is rewarded by the daily rewards and login bonuses, not prolonged gaming. After ten to fifteen minutes of play, I complete my missions, collect my gems, and depart. I'm grateful for both my phone's battery and my sanity. Unintentional spending does occur. When I was tapping too quickly, my thumb made the decision to buy a baby shark with gems. Put down the phone if you're feeling drowsy. Alternatively, when your eyes are half closed, avoid the store and store your jewels in a different mental vault.

TL:DR. Gold: eat continuously, pursue Gold Rush, complete missions, gather everyday items, and put money aside for larger sharks. Gems: hunt gemfish, log in every day, grind achievements, pass the time by watching advertisements, and never spend them on revives. Give your shark a stupid name for emotional support, play regularly, and avoid gem scams.

Ultimately, Hungry Shark is meant to be lighthearted and enjoyable. It's a game about being a shark with a negative attitude and an empty stomach. Avoid becoming stressed out by the grind. Enjoy the chaos, eat a few fish, and try to catch a gemfish. I apologize, but Greg the shark has a date with a treasure chest. Greetings, fellow gremlins of the ocean. "🦈.".