Multiplayer Facebook Games
FarmVille
FarmVille is a game developed by Zynga, wherein the player has to develop a virtual farm. The player has to plow the land, plant seeds, grow them, harvest the crops, and maintain a livestock. This game cleverly incorporates the social networking aspect of Facebook as players can invite friends to be neighbors. In the later stage of the game, players can send each other gifts, livestock and other plants. They can also perform social activities such as visiting other’s farms and be a part of tasks on the neighbor’s farms too.
Mafia Wars
The game opens in New York City with options to travel to Manhattan, Las Vegas, Italy, Cuba, Moscow, Bangkok and Atlantic City, as you pass every level. This mafia game follows the quintessential definition of mafia, fighting other players in order to go places, earn cash and fortify one’s criminal empire. Players can invite other players from Facebook itself, in addition with inviting friends from MySpace, Friendster and Yahoo! The game revolves around different themes and events.
Farm Town
This game gives every player an avatar and a piece of land and potatoes in various stages of development. Then the farmer (player) has to plan the layout of the farm, look after the crops, right from plowing and harvesting. He must also manage the money and the other resources he has. He has to cooperate with other farmers to lower his cost of operations. With more and more experience, a farmer will be able to earn a good deal of virtual money and bring about bigger developments on his land.
Texas HoldEm Poker
Texas HoldEm Poker is a variation of regular poker, and hence follows similar rules. The game is a multiplayer game as it requires a minimum of two people. While playing on Facebook, there are lesser chances of losing money as you only play with virtual money. This Facebook application keeps reminding you of your turns and your possible plays. You can join tables, be part of tournaments, and leave whenever you want. Inviting friends is an excellent way of earning bonus chips everyday.
Restaurant City
As the name suggests, the theme of the game revolves around a restaurant. Once you register yourself, you have to manage your own restaurant right from decorating it, buying items, collecting new ingredients, managing menus, hire people (friends) to run it, and so on. You have to look after the quality of your restaurant to maintain its high standards and a good reputation.
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