Mob Attraction

Awesome place to visit on the strip! My boyfriend and I came here with 2 complimentary tickets otherwise it was about $ 30.
It was inside the tropicana which gave it a nice feel to old vegas. All the employees dress to the part and after you get your passport you’re headed off with the tour. There is a lot of interactive actors and holograms which make it really cool and unlike any other museum. It’s like taking a stroll through old New York.
I don’t want to give away too much but the live actors can be pretty intimidating but definitely fun. Although one did tell me never to wear my black and white stripes shirt again (it attracts attention to the cops because it looks like I just got out of the joint)
The end of the tour is a thrilling surprise.
I would definitely recommend to everyone of all ages.

I had the morning to myself and was a bit nervous to go on my own. I was worried that the character actors would be too intimidating. I finally decided they would leave me alone if I didn’t want to participate. Ha! The joke was on me, and I have thoroughly enjoyed laughing at myself.
This place was so much fun. I found myself playing along in the excitement, making up stories and sweating nervously. Well done!

I was so excited, and I mean SO excited about this attraction.
Stopped at the bar before entering the museum — Tried some of the Probation Ale, it was really dark and bitter– and I loved it. I was a little loopy and ready for some fun.
The interactions with the actors were AMAZING and so much fun. However, just as my husband (who is usually pretty quiet) was really getting into the interactions… it stopped.
All of the sudden we went from this amazing interactive experience, into… a regular museum. Sure, all the «artifacts» were interesting, living room sets, bow tie collections, golf clubs… but they were just stuff.
The «3D Holograms» which were projections onto glass… were interesting, and had a fun element… but the whole time we were waiting for the live actors to come back… Even the very end, we were disappointed to «meet» the Don, as another projection. I get that the muscle men added a level of «danger» to the end… but could they be projections, and have the Don be a real person? I feel like we were left wanting more. I know actors are expensive, but if you’re going to boast an «experience» — please make it an experience. There is a mob museum right down the street, for significantly cheaper too…
Overall, the Mob Experience was more like «The Mob Museum with a few actors sprinkled in here and there…»
We had a Groupon for the experience — which was basically the same price, but got a free souvenir, and two for one pictures. The souvenirs were limited to, A T-​shirt of their choosing, a fedora, or four shot glasses. We got hats, and wore them around for a day… but I don’t plan on using it again.

Extremely impressed and surprised. You can easily spend hours looking at the displays of big-​name mobster memorabilia. There is a lot of interesting history shared about the history of the Mob and its role in the growth of Las Vegas through the decades.
We particularly enjoyed the interactive video clips and live-​actors we encountered throughout the exhibit, helping to set the mood and draw us into the story.
Very highly recommended.

It was OK. I am really glad I got a heck of a deal on livingsocial, or I would have complained about the prices. We had a total of 4 actors, everything else is filmed. The actors are good, and to their credit they do know a little about the geography of the country, interacting knowledgeably about the area we a were from. I will say they stayed in character regardless of the situation.
You have to read a lot, which is not good for kids under 13. They start the videos before you get done reading. It isn’t well timed. People were right on our heels.
There’s not a lot for kids to do once you get past the initial 5 minutes of the skit. It’s a bit of looking at artifacts, which is boring. My husband and I would have read the displays more thoroughly if they had something for the kids to do.
Overpriced merchandise at the end, as always.
LIVINGSOCIAL has a better deal than Unilocal when I bought the tickets.

I am a little late to review this attraction as we went here a few months ago but figured we had such a good time I couldn’t NOT Unilocal about it. It was a Friday night and me and the bf were bored and cruising the strip when we passed the Tropicana and saw the large poster advertising this place and decided to give it a try.
It was really fun because they have actors that you have to role play with in the beginning of the exhibit. I was super nervous and kept stumbling over my words because they were intimidating which lead to me getting «whacked» at the end… dammit! Most of the other reviews on here give you the run down, you get an envelope from the mob boss, his bodyguard comes and intimidates you first, but eventually lets you meet up with him at the Café. After you get the envelope you encounter a cop and have to be very specific with what you tell him (mob boss gives you this info)
All in all we had a great time, the actors were very convincing and did their parts well. The museum part was amazing, tons and tons of artifacts (my fave. was the car) Plan on coming here when you are not on a time schedule because it will take you a few hours to walk through and actually read everything.

Wow! This place is pretty legit. I really didn’t know what to expect walking into New York back then, but was pleasantly surprised. The setup was so cool and the memorabilia they have really makes the attraction interesting. I found myself reading EVERYTHING about the people and their operations. Crazy what they did!
The actors did a really great job and didn’t crack up laughing when my mom and I did. I couldn’t tell you what was so funny, but we were cracking up. They were so serious and about the business, like it was real.
I thoroughly enjoyed myself walking through here, learning more about the mob. Never ceases to amaze me. Those guys did not mess around, as you see walking through the attraction.

This was so much fun and there were plenty of things to teach about the history of the mob. Interesting to see all the Chicago connections, too. The actors were so much fun, and the holograms were really interesting. Take kids!

Get an envelope from a guy, take it to Fat Tony at a café (you’ll get stopped by his bodyguard first) and then get harassed by an Irish cop. How you manage all this determines if you get whacked or made.
They whacked me, those mothereffers!
Along the way, though, you get info on mob history from James Caan, Tony Sirico, and that old Italian dude from all of those Martin Scorsese movies (he whacks Joe Pesci at the end of Casino) and peruse some really cool artifacts from mob history. I found the section on Meyer Lansky to be the most intriguing, although Lucky Luciano’s car was a beaut.
Really, though, the whole exhibit and interactive stuff was a blast.
Even if they whacked me, those mothereffers!

My boyfriend and I went to the Mob Attraction last Saturday morning and had a fantastic time.
We bought discount tickets at the Tix4Tonight booth and the saleswoman put it in my mind that portions would be scary. I went in thinking that it might be a little bit like a Halloween Maze with startle moments… but it wasn’t at all. It’s highly immersive and has several live actors, but I never felt a «jumpy» moment. It’s just dark and atmospheric, setting the tone.
The actors are great and in particular, the one who played the cop had us laughing. They are all great at staying in character and coming up with snappy responses. We saw five different actors and all of them really brought us into the action. Be prepared to be an active participant.
There are several components to the museum and it took us about two hours to wander through. We spent a lot of time on computers looking at how the Vegas strip has grown over time.
This attraction has the right mix of entertainment, education and interaction. We felt like it was well worth the admission and even would have been at full price.
Tip– They do try to sell you your pictures, but you can have one of your five shots emailed to yourself for free at a kiosk in the gift shop. We ended up buying a picture and having a second picture emailed.

June 27, 2013 @11:00am
LOVED IT!!!
The whole experience was so unique and fantastic. From start to finish, great! The two gentlemen at the ticket counter were so nice and had great personalities, they made us feel so welcome. The actors inside… amazing! Totally in-​character and very believable. Even though there was only two of us roaming through the Attraction, the actors still gave it their all!
There is also a lot of memorabilia, photos and exhibits set up along the way. I would definitely do this again! Since it is interactive, the choices you make can certainly alter your experience.
I WILL be doing this again :-)

It is a great place to learn about Vegas history and get some mob action. The attraction consists of a series of rooms that tell you stories of mafia run Vegas in the 1950−1970-s and show some pretty cool artifacts. You get to interact with a couple mob guys and then answer to the police officer. Think of some fake names before you come in :) Most rooms have a lot of stuff to read, and some play stories. There is also a documentary on how The Godfather was made, which is really interesting, but super long — we watched for about 40 minutes and had to leave in the middle of it. I’d recommend watching some mob movies (like Casino) before or after going to the Attraction to get into the character better :)
Make sure you grab some coupons at the front desk, or use some kind of other discount/​deal not to pay a full $ 33 price. Also, go with a larger group. It was just two of us throughout the tour, and at times it was a little creepy!

Wanna be a mobster? Want to learn while being one? This place is pretty good for your mob fantasy, or at least in the beginning it was. I’ve been here twice: the first time when it just opened, then again after it was redone. I have to say that the first time was the better experience, since now they’ve down graded their actors from about five to two.
The first time we came here we were each given a mob name, and got to choose between four well known actors who have played mob guys. The actor took you through the whole place via videos and halo-​grams. Now though you don’t have names, you just get a passport, and the tour is a mix up of the four guys– completely at random it seems.
I still think though that it is a great place to try at least once, and you should take your time with it since they have a lot of information regarding the mob in Vegas, and even a video you can watch about the Godfather.

First, CHECK GROUPON! We got our tickets for 52% off, which made the experience that much more enjoyable.
The Mob Attraction is really well done. I went in not knowing really what to expect and came out pleasantly surprised. The interactive portion of the attraction is actually a lot of fun. The actors play along with the story and never break character. Great fun there.
Besides the fun story, the historical artifacts are truly amazing. They have everything from family photos to social security cards of members of the mob. In addition to learning about some of the most famous members (Myer Lansky, Bugsy Siegel, etc), you also learn tons about the history and development of Las Vegas. If you are a first timer to Las Vegas, this would definitely be something fun to do first.
Even if Groupon is not running a special, this is still well worth the price of admission. Have fun and don’t mess with the mob! :D

ARE YOU TALKIN TO ME? I SAID ARE YOU TALKIN TO ME?
If you are planning on going to this fun place, make sure you have at least 2 hours to enjoy everything it has to offer so you can get your money’s worth. It’s great for all ages as long as you explain it to your young ones.
Based on some of the other reviews, they give away what you will be running into. I for one will not do that because then you will be expecting and looking for certain things. Shame on those reviewers. As for me I want you to have fun and enjoy your adventure.
I can, however give you a tip. Go watch Casino and The Godfather. After you watch these two movies, you should get some kind of understanding on what the mob is all about. Then when you go to this attraction, you will have a better understanding because a lot of info is divulged here. This place is like a very good book. You can literally lose yourself in here. Heck, I actually wanted to watch those movies again after doing this! Its that good!
If you do this attraction and you have never seen either of those movies, I guarantee you will be heading to the nearest Blockbuster (if you have one near that’s still open) and will be poppin some microwave popcorn cuz it will be mob movie night.
Now where this is located is kind of in an awkward location at the Tropicana. It’s all the way in the back of the casino. Before you make your way up the escalator, look for somebody giving out Mob Attraction fake 100 dollar bills. These give you a 10 dollar discount off your admission.
So whenver you are in Vegas, try to make this as one of your stops, especially if you have never done it. You will have a blast!
Now for those other reviews, «FUGGEDABOUTIT!»

We were debating between the Mob Attraction and the shark reef and settled on this since it’s much more unique. Even $ 25 per person is pretty pricey but money is no object in Vegas. We parked at the Tropicana parking lot and tried not to stare at the blindingly white walls of the hotel on our way in. The Mob Attraction is located in an obscure corner of the property and I really think the Tropicana should move it somewhere more prominent.
Anyway, we didn’t really know what to expect but it was more straightforward than I thought it was going to be. Just follow the directions and you’ll be fine. The actors at the beginning were cool and the holograms were interesting as well. The guy behind us in line looked like Sherlock Holmes and for a while, we couldn’t tell if he was part of the attraction or if he was a tourist. Towards the end, there was a «museum» portion that introduced the various mobsters who controlled Vegas.
We didn’t buy the funny looking photos but I had a great time. It’s something different and worthwhile to do in Vegas.

I can’t comment on the dollar value of this experience, because we were lucky enough to score some free tickets and have no idea what the entrance fee is. But it was truly an enjoyable experience. We took another couple with us, visiting us from the east coast, and we all had a great time.
The support people — those running the shop, taking tickets, etc., were so friendly and fun, but the real fun started when we went inside. I loved the interaction with some of the characters and, like some others have written, would have enjoyed more of it. Nevertheless, it was really interesting to go through the parts of the exhibit that were more museum-​like, and it was an artful presentation. Personal memorabilia was interspersed with video and well-​crafted life-​like film vignettes.
All in all, it was a great combination of Interesting and Fun.

This was on a whim while we were at the Tropicana checking out the remodel which is really nice! We had a coupon for it and it was still a bit pricey, but we went and were glad we did.
It is a fun interactive experience for those who like the mob and old Vegas. You have to act a little and follow the story but laughs will be had. See if you get «made» or if they take out a «hit» on you. You will have a great time.

Holy Toledo, this was one of the coolest things I’ve ever done.
Yes it is pricey, but trust me, it’s worth it. Also, it’s Vegas. It’s not that hard to squeeze a deal. Just from walking around, we found a guy who worked for the Tropicana who gave us $ 10 off mob money for our tickets in. Sweet deal with no research!
Anyways, so you go in and they do the awkward picture thing like they do at every attraction in Vegas, and then you’re in Coney Island. The whole attraction is so incredibly well designed that yes, you really ARE in Coney Island instantly.
I won’t go into the plot (because I’m no snitch!) but I can tell you, if you follow your instincts, you’ll be part of the family (imagine me saying that like Don Corleone).
The actual museum part of it is also really neat, although it seems like they’re still adding to it so it wasn’t all full. The artifacts that they did have were really incredible to see. I’m talking guns that were used by the mafia. Shirts with blood on the collars. Gorgeous jewelry worn by mob wives. It’s absolutely stunning.
Now, I’m really into learning about gangs and gangsters and the mafia. My dad had me first watch The Godfather movies when I was four (at Christmas!), and I’ve been hooked ever since. This was just so neat to read and see and experience that I’m already dying to go again.
PS, your final «scene» (?) can be a little loud, so just watch your back.
And I mean it, I’m a made woman and I’m in the family. Watch your back.

I was really excited about the 5 star reviews… like REALLY excited. They made my expectations super high.
It is a cute concept… I loved loved loved the interactive part but then it just kinda… fell flat.
The information is great, the stories are great, and I can’t believe they have so many original pieces. I just wish the interactive part kept going…
It is definitely one of the better Vegas attractions but there is just something missing…
If you do go, be sure to check-​in on Unilocal.There is a great Unilocal deal that saved me $ 8 off my ticket and $ 8 off my boyfriend’s (you have to gift it to the other person).

The Mob Attraction is A-​OK. There are discount coupons basically everywhere so it is a nice, inexpensive way to kill some of your afternoon before you gamble and drink your way into oblivion.
The first half is a live, interactive event where actors communicate with you and cause various mob-​things to happen. I liked it but I felt like the weaknesses were in the sets. Some of the rooms (such as the «money counting room») were very sparsely decorated. This removes the observer from the scene and reminds them that they are just in a series of walled off corridors in the Tropicana basement. In a place like Vegas, where so much attention is placed on minute design details, it is disappointing to see an attraction fail to meet this mark.
The second half of the attraction is the museum part, which is very, very cool. They have mob artifacts and some really interesting personal items from guys like Meyer Lansky and Bugsy. You can kill quite a bit of time reading all the articles and getting a feel for who these men were (when they weren’t committing crimes).
All in all, Mob Attraction is rough around the edges but I’m sure it’ll steadily improve as more people go and respond to it.