Mafia Wars aka Why I still play games

Not long ago....About 74 levels to be exact a friend asked me to join her facebook Mafia. I laughed and said sure why not. It seemed harmless and I liked The God Father what could it hurt. I wouldn't really be knocking over taxi stands or growing my Cuban Rum business by bullying and bribes. Little did I realize just how much fun being naughty was Not NAUGHTY just naughty I still wanted more than coal in my stocking this year for Christmas......(Although with the price of everything you can still burn coal and I bet it would be worth something on the black market) See...That is the kind of thinking that happens from spending too much time with your Mafia. I had this happen once before, I spent too much time playing Sim city. Trips with my husband would be spent looking at the towns we passed through and wondering where the water treatment plants were and how many power plants were needed to keep a city this size running. Times change though and now I wonder how many Casinos I can build on a three hour take or how do I get my hands on a guerrilla squad or the best bit of loot......(thank you Napoleon) How to get a liger. Yes the famed half tiger half lion.....Very powerful stuff..... I laugh every time I see one. All other games seem rather tame in comparison. Shoots and Ladders baby stuff, Pictionary? please. Some might suggest Monopoly.....not really, not unless you can go and beat up the guy that owns the land and hotels next to you take his money and collect the rents on the rest of his property. Now that is Mafia wars..... it isn't without risks, there is always someone bigger on the block who wants your money..but I can do jobs like Repel the Yakuza, Sell Guns to the Russian Mob, Obtain Compromising Photos, and Frame a Rival Capo. Not a bad hobby to do just before sorting dry laundry and doing dishes. So...here is the pitch, If you have a little free time and are feeling the need to cause a little mayhem and still keep your dreams clear and Santa happy I am always looking for more people to join my Mafia. I am generous with my gifts and always happy to beat up people who bother you. (I come with a shovel) Can you hear the music in the background mandolins playing the theme to the Godfather.... I can....I just got an energy boost and now it's time to go and take care of some jobs in Cuba....then Moscow. Think about it....It's an offer you can't refuse.