If you have aspirations of dominating the criminal underworld, GREE and Funzio's Crime City will help scratch that itch. The free-to-play iOS and Android effort lets you create a powerful empire filled with lowlifes. Over time, you'll rob fellow players, build casinos, form alliances and wield powerful weapons. The game's been available for a while, but considering its popularity, we asked the developers for some tips on how to become the ultimate kingpin. [Download: iPhone|iPad|Android]
-Don't spend all your Skill Points in one place - use them wisely and strategically! Bump up your Energy to complete more jobs, increase Stamina to fight more rivals and boost up in Attack and Defense to win more fights.
-There's safety in numbers. Increase your mafia size so you can bring more gear with you into fights! Each mafia member can pack one gun, one melee weapon, one explosive, one car and one armor.
-Check your hood often! Buildings will not generate more income until you collect their current income.
-When committing crimes, it pays to be persistent. Log in daily for the Daily Scratchers, since they're a great way to improve your mafia's strength!
-Don't mess with my money! Deposit money in your Bank regularly to protect your money from rivals.
-Join a Syndicate! There are many live events just for players in syndicates. Don't miss out on fun events, bonuses and epic rewards!
-The early bird catches the worm. Participate as much as you can in every event. Winning early rewards in events will help you get further in the next event!
-It's more powerful up at the top. The higher the level, the more mafia members you can bring into battle, so work hard to level up.
-Sniff out the weak. When fighting Rivals, look for players with the smallest mafia - they are often easier to defeat.
-Upgrade your Class to the Goodfella. The Goodfella class has the bonuses of all three classes.
