S.A.M. is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto III, picked up in Staunton Plaza, Fort Staunton, Staunton Island. The objective: deadDodo. This GTA 3 S.A.M. walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Staunton Plaza, Fort Staunton, Staunton Island.
- Objective: DeadDodo.
- Reward: $45,000.
- Unlocks: Ransom.
- Unlocked by: Espresso-2-Go!.
GTA 3 S.A.M. walkthrough
- Find the boat and get to the marker buoy!.
- Get to the runway marker buoys! The plane is on its final approach!!.
- Collect the cargo!.
- 1 OF 8.
- 2 OF 8.
- 3 OF 8.
- 4 OF 8.
- 5 OF 8.
- 6 OF 8.
- 7 OF 8.
- Stash the SPANK back at the construction site!.
How GTA 3 S.A.M. fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Reefer destroyed.
- DeadDodo reaches airport.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 3 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 3 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 3 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 3 S.A.M.?
Pick it up in Staunton Plaza, Fort Staunton, Staunton Island.
What do you get for completing GTA 3 S.A.M.?
$45,000.
What fails GTA 3 S.A.M.?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Reefer destroyed; DeadDodo reaches airport.
What does GTA 3 S.A.M. unlock?
Ransom.
Which version of GTA 3 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA 3, aside from minor control differences.
