Comparison

Backpacker™ Go! vs Mafia GO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Backpacker™ Go!

Embark on a global adventure by rolling dice and exploring iconic cities like New York, Paris, and Rio. Engage with local culture, answer trivia questions about landmarks and history, and complete interactive quests to learn fun facts and collect souvenirs. Become a globe-trotter from your couch in this educational board game experience.

Highlights
  • Explore famous cities
  • Answer trivia questions
  • Interactive quests
  • Learn fun facts
  • Collect souvenirs
  • Beautiful graphics
Features
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Pack your bags and get ready to roll the dice! In Backpacker® Go!, you’re not just playing a board game – you’re exploring the world! Kick off your adventure in the iconic cities of New York, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro. Dive into their vibrant cultures, uncover fascinating landmarks, and answer trivia questions to learn fun facts. Ready to become a globe-trotter from your couch? Backpacker® Go! is your ticket to a fun, educational adventure across the globe. Perfect for trivia buffs, travel lovers, and curious minds, this board dice game combines the thrill of exploration with the joy of learning. Roll the dice, embrace the adventure, and become a global trivia master with Backpacker® Go! Download now and start your journey in New York, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro today! Story and Gameplay Start your journey in the bustling streets of New York, the romantic avenues of Paris, or the lively beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Every dice roll takes you to a new corner of these incredible cities. Chat with locals, take on trivia challenges, and help with tasks to earn your ticket to the next city. Your knowledge of geography, history, and culture will be your guide as you travel the world! From Empire state building to the Eiffel Tower, and Christ the Redeemer, each city is packed with exciting trivia and unique quests. Test your smarts, learn amazing facts, and collect cool souvenirs along the way. It’s all about expanding your global knowledge while having a blast! Features Explore Famous Cities: Start in New York, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro – with more cities to come! Trivia Fun: Answer tons of trivia questions about each city’s landmarks, culture, and history. Interactive Quests: Help locals with their everyday tasks and dive deeper into their lifestyles. Beautiful Graphics: Enjoy stunning visuals of each city’s most famous spots. Learn and Play: Perfect for anyone who loves to learn new things while having fun.

About

Mafia GO

Engage in a dice-rolling board game set in a mafia world. Conquer territories, manage businesses, and engage in strategic combat with rival gangs. Mini-games offer chances for big rewards and empire upgrades.

Highlights
  • Dice rolling board game mechanics
  • Territory conquest and business management
  • Player vs. player combat and defense
  • Random law card events
  • Mini-games for rewards
  • Empire and business upgrades
  • Seasonal card collections
Features
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Step into the gritty world of mafia crime where power is everything, and only the strongest can survive. Mafia GO! combines the classic gameplay of a board game with intense mafia action. Roll the dice, move across the board, and seize control of territories to build your mafia empire. Every roll brings you closer to domination, but beware — rival gangs are watching your every move, ready to steal what’s rightfully yours! CLAIM YOUR TERRITORY Start your journey by rolling the dice and moving across a sprawling city map. Each district holds opportunities for expansion. Conquer areas, take over businesses, and grow your influence. But it’s not just about owning land — it’s about controlling the cash flow and crushing your enemies! NEW LAW CARDS Land on the law tile and draw a card with random effects, from earning rewards to penalties. Event-based law cards also mix things up during special periods, keeping the game dynamic and unpredictable. ATTACK & DEFEND It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there. Use every trick in the book to raid enemy players, steal their resources, and solidify your place as the top boss. But don’t forget to defend your own turf! Keep an eye out for rivals plotting to overthrow you. Will you strike first or play it safe? MINI-GAMES FOR BIG WINS Whether it’s a casino heist or a back alley deal, mini-games are your chance to strike it big. Take risks, make bold moves, and rake in massive rewards. With every victory, you move one step closer to total control of the city. ESCAPE FROM PD MINI-GAME Try to escape the police when you land on the station. Roll special dice to get away and earn extra rewards—or face fines if you fail! UPGRADE YOUR EMPIRE Roll the dice, earn cash, and invest wisely. Upgrade your businesses, strengthen your mafia family, and become the most feared boss in the city. Every upgrade brings new power and new opportunities. COLLECTIONS Unlock and collect cards into sets, trade with others, and earn unique rewards each season. Progress resets with new collections every few months, giving you fresh challenges to complete. In Mafia GO!, strategy and daring will get you ahead, but only the most ruthless will reign supreme. Can you outsmart your rivals, dominate the board, and become the ruler of the streets? Roll the dice and prove you have what it takes to lead in Mafia GO! Join now and experience the thrill of being a mafia boss! Privacy Policy: https://www.whaleapp.com/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://www.whaleapp.com/terms Are you having problems? Please contact via email us at support.mafia@whaleapp.com

Screenshots

Backpacker™ Go!4 screens
Mafia GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backpacker™ Go! at weekly against Mafia GO's monthly. Backpacker™ Go! also leads on chart position (#115 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backpacker™ Go! sells 31 one-off in-app purchases and Mafia GO sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Backpacker™ Go! against 4.9 for Mafia GO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 649 and 391 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backpacker™ Go! ships an update weekly, Mafia GO monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Backpacker™ Go! versus Mafia GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackpacker™ Go!Mafia GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (649 ratings)4.9 (391 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings649 — better391
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#115 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size513 MB305 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperQiiwi Games ABWhaleApp LTD

Customer experience

Backpacker™ Go!

All ratings649 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative10.0%

Mafia GO

All ratings391 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Backpacker™ Go!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game not loading
  • Loss of progress after app crash
  • Sound issues when ads play

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to turn off sound
  • Ability to save progress
  • More dice rewards for completing sets
  • Improved trading card system
  • Inclusion of more diverse cultural content

Mafia GO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

31 purchases

Backpacker™ Go!

One-time31
  • Cash pack$0.99
  • Offer$0.99
  • Dice rolls$0.99
Show 28 more
  • Unlock city$1.99
  • Offer$1.99
  • Dice rolls$1.99
  • Offer$2.99
  • Dice rolls$2.99
  • Cash pack$2.99
  • Diamond Pass$5.99
  • Piggybank$5.99
  • Dice rolls$5.99
  • Ad free$5.99
  • Golden Pass$6.99
  • Offer$6.99
  • Cash pack$6.99
  • Dice rolls$6.99
  • Ad free$7.99
  • Ad free$9.99
  • Offer$9.99
  • Cash pack$9.99
  • Dice rolls$9.99
  • Dice rolls$11.99
  • Offer$12.99
  • Cash pack$12.99
  • Dice rolls$12.99
  • Diamond Pass$14.99
  • Ad free$19.99
  • Dice rolls$23.99
  • Dice rolls$99.99
  • Dice rolls$119.00
12 purchases

Mafia GO

One-time12
  • Dice pack #1$1.99
  • Bundle pack #2$1.99
  • Bundle pack$2.99
Show 9 more
  • Bundle pack #1$4.99
  • Dice pack #2$4.99
  • Bundle pack$6.99
  • Bundle pack #2$9.99
  • Dice pack #3$9.99
  • Bundle pack #3$14.99
  • Dice pack$19.99
  • Bundle pack$19.99
  • Bundle pack #4$24.99

Questions

Is Backpacker™ Go! free?
Backpacker™ Go! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mafia GO free?
Mafia GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backpacker™ Go! or Mafia GO?
Mafia GO is rated higher. Backpacker™ Go! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 649 ratings, while Mafia GO averages 4.9 from 391 ratings.
Do Backpacker™ Go! or Mafia GO have ads?
Both Backpacker™ Go! and Mafia GO show ads.
Which is updated more often, Backpacker™ Go! or Mafia GO?
Backpacker™ Go! ships an update weekly, and Mafia GO monthly. Most recently, Backpacker™ Go! was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mafia GO on September 24, 2026.

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