What is your Main Goal?
The main objective in Downtown Gangstaz is to rise through the criminal ranks and become the most dominant Mafia Boss in the game. This isn’t just about brute strength; it's about managing resources, building alliances, training troops, and expanding your turf intelligently.
Your journey involves fighting AI bosses like Biggie B, defeating rival players in PvP combat, upgrading buildings, and earning cash and products. You'll need to strike a balance between strengthening your defenses and launching successful attacks. Every building you place, every thug you train, and every mission you complete brings you one step closer to controlling the entire city.
Cash, Products & Missions
Two of the most important resources in the game are cash and products. Cash is used primarily for upgrading buildings and facilities in your hood. You can generate cash passively through businesses like the Taco Shop, Gym or Strip Club, all of which produce income over time.
Products, on the other hand, are the lifeblood of your army. They are used to train thugs and hire mercenaries. You can produce products in your Product Lab or loot them from enemy hoods during attacks. Products are also used in advanced investment features like the Trap House, where you can stake them for returns over time.
In addition to these resources, you’ll need stamina to run missions (also known as Jobs). Missions take place in different areas of the city, like Central Park, Old Harlem, and the East Bronx. Completing these missions rewards you with experience points (XP), cash, and skill points, making them a great way to level up and earn passive bonuses.
How to Protect & Grow Your Hood
As your empire grows, so will the threats against it. Protecting your hood is essential if you want to keep your resources safe and your operations running smoothly. One of the first steps is to train thugs and assign them to buildings like your Mansion, Product Lab, and businesses. Trained thugs actively guard these structures from incoming raids by rival players and bosses.
You can also invest in defensive structures such as Gun Posts, Mortar Stations, and the powerful Tesla Tower. These structures can inflict heavy damage on attackers but often require thugs to operate effectively, so plan your defense layout wisely. Mines offer another layer of protection by dealing damage automatically to enemy units that enter your territory.
To grow your hood, focus on upgrading your Mansion, which unlocks new buildings and increases your storage and assigned space. Expand your business network, train stronger units, and explore new areas of the city. Managing your resources, troops, and building upgrades in tandem will ensure that your empire keeps expanding without falling under threat.