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Engage in a fast-paced drug trading simulation across six American cities. Manage your cash, survive random events, and choose a criminal faction to maximize your profits within a 30-day limit. Your choices determine your survival and success in the game's challenging circuit.
✓Drug trading simulation
✓Six American cities
✓30-day survival challenge
✓Multiple criminal factions
✓Random street events
✓Health and jail mechanics
✓Banking and loan system
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What's New in Contraband
1.2.1
July 15, 2026
1.2.1 brings two big additions and a handful of fixes. CITY ART Every city in the game now has its own illustration. New York, Miami, Albuquerque, Detroit, Baltimore — all 12 locations have a unique scene that loads when you arrive. The street feels different depending on where you are. GAME CENTER LEADERBOARD Your final net worth is now submitted to a global leaderboard after every run. Compare scores with friends from the History screen. Tap LEADERBOARD to see where you rank. FIXES — Jail sentences that outlast your remaining days now end the game immediately instead of forcing you to wait out the clock — Images no longer overlap the back button and drug name on the detail screen — Yakuza faction events now correctly reference US law enforcement
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What is Contraband?
Contraband is a fast-paced drug trading game where players have 30 days to make money and escape the circuit across six American cities. It features strategic buying and selling, faction choices, and survival mechanics.
How does Contraband handle monetization?
Contraband is free to download and play. The game states 'One purchase. Everything included.' and explicitly mentions 'NO ADS. NO TIMERS. NO NONSENSE.', indicating a premium experience without ongoing costs or advertisements.
What are the different factions in Contraband?
Players can start as an Independent or the Syndicate for free. Additional factions to unlock include The Mafia, The Outlaws, The Cartel, The Yakuza, and The Red Network, each offering unique gameplay modifiers and event flavors.
Does Contraband have offline play?
The description does not explicitly mention offline play, but the absence of any mention of online multiplayer or connectivity requirements suggests it may be playable offline. The focus is on a single-player experience with timed events and choices.
What is the age rating for Contraband?
Contraband is rated 17+ due to its mature themes related to drug trading and crime. This rating indicates it is intended for adult players.
How often is Contraband updated?
The latest version is 1.1, released on June 23, 2026, shortly after its release date of June 15, 2026. This suggests a potentially active development cycle, though more data would be needed to confirm update frequency.
What devices support Contraband?
Contraband is available on iPhone and iPad devices. The game is designed to run on Apple's mobile operating systems.
What makes Contraband's gameplay unique?
Contraband offers a unique blend of drug trading simulation with distinct criminal factions, each altering gameplay. The 30-day time limit, random events, and survival mechanics like health and jail add layers of challenge and replayability.