Dragging Way of the Mafia into 2026
I found the old PHP mafia script I originally learned from years ago. What started as getting it running again has turned into a full modern rebuild.
Updates
Development
Countries to Cities... and Some Other Changes
I’ve had a slightly quieter day today, mostly making a few changes to push the game further towards that late-80s/early-90s American mafia feel.
Responsive(ish) Layout
The mobile layout is finally starting to feel like a proper version of Way of the Mafia rather than a desktop site squeezed onto a phone. It still needs work, but the main game UI, navigation and story pages are now taking shape nicely on smaller screens
Roadmap
In progress
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Complete
Rewrite for PHP 8
Bringing the original PHP 5 codebase into the modern era by updating it for PHP 8, replacing obsolete functions, improving database handling, and fixing compatibility issues while keeping the original gameplay and structure intact.
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In Progress
Responsive Layout & Mobile Support
Rebuilding the old frames-based layout into a modern responsive interface that works properly across desktop, tablet and mobile, while keeping the familiar old-school browser game feel.
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In Progress
Revamping the Streets
Reworking the crimes, car thefts and organised crime systems to better fit the late-80s/early-90s mafia setting, while keeping as much of the original gameplay and code structure intact as possible.