Why You Should Be In A Mafia Wars Family

Reprinted form Official Mafia Wars Blog:

The only thing stronger than a Mafia Wars mobster is an entire mafia family, so we recently built tools to help you join or start one within the game! The new Family Module was created in response to popular demand and will continue to evolve based on player feedback. If you're not currently a member of a family, read on to learn a bit about what it means to be one. If you're ready to join or start a family, our earlier blog post explains how to use the new Family Module.

Why Be In A Mafia Wars Family?

There are many reasons to participate as a member in a Mafia Wars family. Families are made up of active players who have pledged to offer protection, help, and advice to their fellow family members. If you yearn for more collaboration, communication, and camaraderie than your mafia currently provides, you're likely to find it in a family! And if your current mafia already feels that tightly-nit and dedicated, forming a family together is an excellent way to publicly announce your alliance and allegiance with pride! In either case, family members will benefit from exciting family-based features and events we plan to release in the future, so now's the best time to become a member of a family!

Long before we released the new Family Module, many of our most dedicated players created or joined families organized outside of the game as a way to enhance their Mafia Wars experience. We've created the new Families feature to enrich every player's experience in a similar way, and we asked some original Mafia Wars family members to share the ways in which being in a family enhances their game experience. Here’s what they had to say:

• "I joined a mafia family because it’s a great way to enjoy the game, because you can help family that is lower than you and get help from family that’s higher. Also a great way to learn the strategy of the game. It's a good way to get some really great friends and that is what it's all about. Plain and simple it's a lot more fun when [you] got a terrific family like mine." - Peter, member of Thor
• "For me it’s about the ties we make with one another. We grow as a family..." - Eric, member of Thor/Delirium
• "For most people who 'start out' in the game, finding a clan or group is for protection, tutoring, building up their stats and experience while making great friends. For those who are already seasoned in the game, there are many varied reasons. Are they a fighter? Jobber? Casual player or intense? Then based on what type of player they are, they might seek entrance into a clan based on their style of play." - Lara, member of Retribution
• "When you pick the right family, you gain new friendships, support and interaction that gives Mafia Wars added depth." - Bobby, member of Skulz
• "The clan setting is more than gamers uniting, it is a feeling of family amongst members. It takes the game to another level that adds emotion and lifetime friendships and true caring for others. It creates bonds and pride amongst clan members and unites them under that tag, and if need be to defend the honor of that against others... I personally love my clan and its members and have a wonderful time within the game and outside of those parameters as well." - Charmian, member of Thor/Delirium
• "I have had the chance to meet new people from all over the globe and make friends I know I will have for a very long time... The interaction keeps me smiling a lot." - Nick, member of Skulz
• " The wars, the friends, the networks, that is what makes the game fun... My clan I see day in and day out, we spend hours on voice chats, playing and laughing together. It's not the game, it's the people... Think of it this way... playing basketball on your own can waste hours and be fun shooting hoops, but playing the real game in a team... nothing better." - Peta, member of AMEX

As you can see, joining a family is an excellent way to get help in your quest to become the baddest mobster you can be AND forge some strong friendships in the process, proving that blood truly is thicker than water. We at Mafia Wars are VERY excited about the new Family Module and we hope that you will enjoy playing as mafia family members. Be sure to join or start your family today, because we have even more exciting family features coming soon!

- The Mafia Wars Team