I thought Fly to Cuba was only an advertisement or a raffle prize for lucky fans of Mafia Wars. But, it’s actually a new development of the game in beta testing stage which was announced weeks ago. And I’ve also found out earlier, this is not deployed to across all mob members. So I was really lucky among the first Mafia Wars addicts to test and to taste the latest additions to the game.

The invitation to the Cuban experience

Now, I’m taking you to the new battleground. So Cuba is red. (And New York is blue.) At least in the game as seen in the background images. There are new jobs to complete where you will need new items (there’s even Akon as Local Tough hahaha) to aid you in executing them. And since we’re in Cuba, peso is the new currency. You can’t bring the dollars earned before and there’s no money exchange tab. Likewise, you can’t ship in the items from your New York inventory. The only way to buy the new items is to execute the jobs and earn Cuban pesos. So it’s really a new world here.

Newest set of missions

The energy requirement is quite high since the jobs are meant for at least level 35 folks. The titles you will earn are also new. Cuban / Spanish of course. But the energy and stamina remain shared between Cuba and New York. Of course, it is your profile.

Replaced the Properties tab

Plantations and factories replace casino and restaurants. To earn money, you have to sell the crates of products like tobacco, sugar and car stereos.

New weapons, armors and vehicles

You have to build your reputation by acquiring new set of weapons, armors and vehicles – all are different from the New York items. Loots are shared though. I am not sure of the Collections since I’ve not picked up something from my jobs.

The upkeep costs in different unit. Now it is called Bribe penalty. This is the pay out to keep the cops quiet. New York items with Upkeep costs continue to reduce your income in New York, but do not affect your bank balance in Cuba.

And Godfather remains omnipresent.