Zynga made Lira the official currency of Italy because it would allow them to possibly expand to other Euro-zone countries in their pre-Euro currencies.
Italy 'Regions' are like Las Vegas 'Districts'. 5 Regions will be released soon.
You will no long need to master all paths to finish a tier. Beating a boss will automatically advance you to a fully unmastered map on the next tier.
Port is a crafting building (such as Chop Shop). It requires lira to craft the items available in the Port.
Italy does not have a buildable vault like Vegas. However there will be a laundering fee (10%/7% if the Money Laundering collection has been vaulted) again for the bank.
Like Las Vegas, job consumables, property parts, collection items and loot drops will occur at random and at varying rarities. Job consumables will drop from specific jobs. Specific loot drops will only drop in specific regions.
Regions 6, 7 and 8 along with the Nightclub were released to everybody by January 26th, 2011.
* 89 Cooked Books will master the required Job fully in Region 5. You will need additional Cooked Books to loot the Set of Hidden Charges needed in Regions 5, 6, 7 and 8. Fewer needed if you do not complete all paths.
** Fewer Smart Phones and Set of Hidden Charges will be needed if you do not complete all Paths.
Many more Hidden Charges & Smart Phones needed for stages 6-8 - Collect early while they're cheap.
When you get Bronze Mastery on a District you receive the mastery item listed below. When you get Silver, Gold and Ruby Mastery this item gains more attack and defense and replaces the previously earned item.
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Italian Boss fights are designed similarly to the Beat the Feds event. In theory, a really strong player could beat a Boss all by herself, but very few players will be able to do that. The Boss fights were purposely designed to encourage cooperation with your mafia to take down the Boss(es) together. You cannot use two Boss Fight consumables in a row (Health Kit, Shiv, Grenade, Stun Gun). Boss Fights will be timed and the boss will not heal until that timer expires, at which point, he will heal to full strength. Each Boss has a different timer.
For a limited time, travel to Italy to earn 3X Mastery there until 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on Tuesday 12/13. In addition, the new Barb Dagger (104/51) will drop randomly when you do jobs in Italy, so now's a great time to take a trip to the old country!
Italy is a new city that will be coming soon to Mafia Wars. It is the sixth location available.
Italy, the newest Mafia Wars destination, is almost here. Get ready to travel to the birthplace of the Mafia.
Your journey begins in Rome. Grow your Roman empire by completing new crimes and the building of a luxurious Italian villa which will produce money and weaponry. Defeat rival bosses like a gladiator by attacking them with more powerful shivs, grenades, and stun guns.
We've made some other improvements that we can't wait for you to check out when Italy goes live later this month. Prepare to go back to the old country with your new mafia.
You took everything they called their own. They're back with a vengeance and some new allies - the Neo-Imperium. All of Italy is up in arms, and you're their target. Beat them at their own game and walk away with your head held high before Italy is locked down.
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Mobsters,
The tables have turned yet again for the Italian mafia bosses. Although heavily protected, the latest reports claim that the prominent members of the mob families were found dead. Italy witnesses collateral damages of these violent crimes with skyrocketing death tolls. The crime scenes reek of the Neo-Imperium. The police are helpless to intervene ...
Beat them at their own game by completing the mission Insurrection in Italy before it closes at 9:30 PM (Pacific Time) on 6th March, 2012 to earn an exclusive new loot item, Kingfisher (115/60). In addition, you’ll receive 5x Job Mastery and a grand prize, Mafioso (171/105).
Rush to Italy and get your revenge NOW before the city locks down!
Italy will no longer be accessible after 9:30 PM (Pacific Time) on March 6th 2012 Although you will still be able to see it on the travel Menu, It will be grayed out and travel there will not be possible.
Aside from travel to the city, this also means that you will not be able to collect from Italy properties (My village) or access the city's bank.
In addition to this, you will not be able to vault or re-vault any of the Italy collections after the city has closed.
Is the closing of Italy going to be permanent?
Italy will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
I got a pop-up with news about Insurrection In Italy. When will the mission event begin?
The Insurrection In Italy Mission Event is scheduled to be released at 9:30 PM (Pacific Time) on February 27th 2012.
How much time do I have to complete the Mission Event before Italy closes?
You will have 8 days. from February 27th to finish the mission and collect as much loot as possible before Italy closes.
What does the Mission Event entail?
During the event you will receieve 5X mastery for finishing jobs in Italy. In addition to the regular loot drops for the city you will also have the chance to loot a new and rare Animal bonus item.
What is the bonus item that can be looted with this event?
The additional bonus item called 'Kingfisher' will drop from Italy fights and jobs. It has attack strength of 115 and defense strength of 60.
Will there be a mastery item that is awarded if I complete Mission Event: Insurrection In Italy?
Yes, if you complete this Mission Event successfully, you will be rewarded with the vehicle item 'Mafioso'. Mafioso has attack strength of 171, and defense strength of 105. In addition, you will receive a mastery item for mastering each tier of the Mission Event.
Will I need to collect my special items in order to complete the Mission Event?
Yes, in order to complete the event you will need to collect 'Supersonic Wave Blaster'. The item will be available through feeds to help you complete the Mission Event.
What if I have finished Italy already?
You can still do jobs and complete Mission event - Insurrection In Italy. Completing the Mission Event will award you with Mafioso (171/105) and doing more jobs will increase your chance to get rare loot item 'Kingfisher'.
What if I haven't finished Italy yet?
If you haven't finished Italy yet. You will receive 5x mastery on all un-mastered jobs. Each mastered job rewards you with a skill point, so this is a chance to collect some skill point faster.
Doing more jobs will also increase your chances to get the rare loot item 'Kingfisher'. If you haven't vaulted the Italy collection yet, you can do so while Italy is still available, but not after it has closed.
Completing the mission event: Insurrection In Italy will award you with Mafioso (171/105) and mastery items for mastering each tier of the mission event.
What will happen to my process in Italy, if I do not finish in time?
All process made by you will be saved, but you will not be able to access the city after 9:30 PM (Pacific Time) on March 6th 2012.