Fun Gangster Games

Gangster games can be based on training a character or simply trying to outdo your opponents.

Players in gangster games take on the roles of criminals and Mafia members, out to earn money and become the kingpin of the local neighborhood. Gangster games are typically available to play for free online through host websites, though some take the form of physical board games that are sold at stores. Gangster games can thus range from highly involved games, featuring a complex array of options for players, to simpler arcade titles.

Goodgame Mafia

This colorful adventure game allows you to train a Mafia member from rookie to mob boss. The game takes place through a series of screens, which represent the different locations your criminal character can visit, such as the corner shop where you'll buy supplies and weapons. You can have your character take part in various activities with the goal of earning cash and increasing your key statistics, which include strength and resistance. You can also engage in street fights to win money, with your chance of victory depending on your character's statistics when compared to your opponent. "Goodgame Mafia" is free to play, but to access all of the game's features you'll need to register.

Gangster

This board game was released in 2007 and is set in Chicago, with between two and five players each taking on the mantle of a local gangster out to become the King of Chicago. The game board features the outline of the city of Chicago, with players deploying minions to seize control of strategic locations and neighborhoods. The winner of the game is the player with the most influence after three in-game days have elapsed.

Gangster Streets

This vertically scrolling race game features colorful graphics and fast-paced game play. You're in charge of controlling a gangster's vehicle, and you're on a quest to take out the vehicles of your rivals. Your car speeds through the streets of a city, and you'll need to dodge other vehicles while keeping an eye out for your targets, indicated by a red border. You can use your own vehicle to ram others to destroy them, but you'll need to be careful, since your car has only a limited amount of health, indicated by the bar in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Gangster Pair

This is a simple puzzle game in which you're tasked with helping some gangsters crack a safe. You do this by matching the gangster-themed pictures on the screen to each one's corresponding pair; clicking on a tile reveals the picture. Reveal the wrong tile and you'll lose points; successfully matching two pictures earns you points. After you've finished a level, you'll move on to the next stage, which typically features more picture tiles.

References

• Funny Games: Goodgame Mafia
• Board Game Geek: Board Games: Gangster
• My Addicting Games: Gangster Streets
• My Addicting Games: Gangster Pair