Trouble between the Leone Family, Forelli Family and Sindacco Family started at least in the mid-1980s and lasted until 2001, the last years events shown in the 3D Universe. The Vercetti Family and the Sicilian Mafia, two other mafia families, have also been involved in the mafia wars. The Vercetti Family working against the Forelli Family and the Sicilian Mafia working against the three families.