As a Mastermind, you are in control of a gang of thugs and criminals, who execute various criminal activities in order for you to amass wealth and power. Start out by commissioning acts of robbery and theft in order to hire new gangsters and to build your criminal empire. As you progress, you'll find it necessary to grease the palms of crooked police chiefs in order to evade investigation, or to donate to local charities to ease public suspicion. Eliminate your business rivals to keep your own ventures running smoothly. Smuggle drugs and guns, and arm your men in preparation for the inevitable turf war between rival gangs. There is more than one way to win The Mastermind -- but countless ways to lose! You'll need to be on top of your game to outwit your rivals and come out on the top of the heap in this strategy title. Are you genius enough? Features: - Hire gangsters to execute various crimes - The option to purchase more than 50 businesses-- each with their own unique advantages and disadvantages - Smuggle drugs and guns - Fight gang wars with against vicious artificial intelligence - Bribe the police - Buy luxury items, including: sport cars, mansions and masterpiece paintings - Play blackjack at the casino - Multiple ways to win the game -- or to lose it!