Frequently Asked Questions
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Tips, Tricks & Hints (11)
- Why is XYZ bookmarklet not working?
- Should I complete the New York job tiers before going to Cuba or mix it up?
- What should your attack and defense stats be?
- Why are we given the ability to change our title (Street Thug, Master Street Thug, etc. under the Profile tab)?
- How many consumable items (Cameras, Cell Phones, Blackmail Photos, etc.) are required to master all the New York job tiers?
- Can I send myself an energy pack? No one ever seems to send me one!
- What is the best way to increase one's mafia size? How can I do it safely & where do I find people to add?
- Bobby's Switch Profile bookmarklet is taking me to my own Facebook page. Why?
- How can I level fast?
- What are Godfather points? How do I get them? What should I spend them on?
- Can I change my mobster's name?
Video Walkthroughs (4)
Mafia Wars Resources (4)
Jobs (6)
- What do you get for mastering the job tiers?
- Can I send myself an energy pack? No one ever seems to send me one!
- What's up with requesting help on jobs?
- What job gives the highest reward when requesting help/backup from your mafia?
- Is there anything after the Boss level?
- What equipment do I need to meet all the job requirements?
Fights, Hitlists & Robbing (7)
- Why are we given the ability to change our title (Street Thug, Master Street Thug, etc. under the Profile tab)?
- How does the game choose what equipment to fight with and who wins a fight?
- When you fight someone and win loot, are you taking it from the person you fought?
- Why are the people on my Fight list lower/higher than me?
- Why are people robbing me?!
- Why can't I kill this person when I can beat them over and over again? Or, what is a 'ghost'?
- Why are people attacking me?! What can I do about it?
Weapons, Armor & Vehicles (3)
Mafia & Top Mafia (12)
- Is there a way to see your entire mafia's wishlists at once instead of having to check everyone's?
- Is there any reason to amass a mafia larger than 501?
- Is there an easy way to tell who has deleted you as a friend by looking at your mafia list?
- What is the best way to increase one's mafia size? How can I do it safely & where do I find people to add?
- Is there an added bonus for being a Top Mafia member for multiple players?
- Can I remove "friends" and still have them be in my mafia?
- Can I remove or delete someone from my mafia?
- Help! My mafia isn't getting any bigger even though I've added people.
- When should I start adding people to my mafia? Should I avoid having a big mafia early on?
- Is there a way to sort my mafia to see who has the highest stats?
- Why does Top Mafia say "Not Available"? Or, Why can't I promote someone to Wheelman/Buttonman/Bagman?
- What does it take to get a certain % Top Mafia bonus?
Loot (5)
- When you fight someone and win loot, are you taking it from the person you fought?
- Should I purchase this Limited Edition Loot?
- Where can i get a comprehensive list of weapons, armor, vehicles, loot and items?
- What are Untraceable Cell Phones for? How do I get them?
- What are Illegal Transaction Records for? How do I get them?
Collections (4)
Achievements (1)
Facebook (7)
- Can I send myself an energy pack? No one ever seems to send me one!
- Is there an easy way to tell who has deleted you as a friend by looking at your mafia list?
- What is the best way to increase one's mafia size? How can I do it safely & where do I find people to add?
- Can I remove "friends" and still have them be in my mafia?
- Can I remove or delete someone from my mafia?
- How can I add Mafia Wars to my Facebook?
- How do I find out my or someone else's Facebook ID? What good is the Facebook ID?
Other (5)
- Can you change your character type (Fearless, Mogul, Maniac) or are you stuck with what you originally picked?
- How do I contact a Mafia Wars player who isn't in my friends list?
- Can I change my character type? (Mogul to Maniac or Fearless, etc.)
- Do you have anything you'd like to see Zynga change about Mafia Wars?
- Who are you? Can I join your mafia?