Brooklyn Bootleggers

By Quickspin

Brooklyn Bootleggers

⭐ 7.2 / 10
5 reels, 10 paylines
StudioQuickspin
RTP96.25% default; a low ~88% version exists
VolatilityHigh
Max win10,000x
Reels5 reels, 10 paylines

The Judge's Verdict

Verdict: Brooklyn Bootleggers is one of the better Prohibition-era pokies Quickspin have built, and the Lock Up mechanic gives it more spark than the dozen mob-themed slots that came before it. Treat it as a solid high-variance earner with a genuine 10,000x ceiling, not a lottery ticket. The catch: this game ships with multiple RTP versions, and the Aussie-facing offshore casinos love quietly serving the worst one. 18+ only - play for fun, not income.

✔ The good

  • Lock Up frame is genuinely sticky and well-built
  • Persistent frame in free spins makes the 10,000x reachable
  • Bonus buy is fairly priced at around 60x
  • Sharp Prohibition presentation, runs clean on mobile

⚠ The catch

  • Multiple RTP versions - the low setting is a trap
  • Only 10 paylines, so base game can feel thin
  • High variance means long dry runs
  • Mechanic is familiar Hold-and-Win territory

How Brooklyn Bootleggers plays

Here's how it actually plays. You're on a 5x3 grid with just 10 paylines, so line wins alone won't carry you. The engine is the Lock Up frame: a 3x3, 4x3 or 5x3 box that drops in randomly during the base game, holds wilds and premium symbols, and pays out when it fills. It's the same collect-and-multiply idea you've seen in a hundred Hold & Win clones, but Quickspin tightened it. The frame can grow, and that's where your 10,000x lives.

The real money is the Tip Off free spins. Land 3, 4 or 5 badge scatters for 10, 15 or 20 spins, and the Lock Up frame stays glued to the reels every single spin. Re-triggers expand the frame, which is how you actually chase the top end. It's well-paced and the mob-flick presentation holds up better than most.

Now the catch, and it's a real one. Quickspin shipped this with several RTP settings: a 96.25% default at the top and, at the bottom, a brutal version listed at around 88%. The default is fair; the low one is daylight robbery, and you'll have no idea which one you're spinning unless the casino discloses it. Plenty of grey-market sites serving Australian players don't. There's also a bonus buy at roughly 60x the bet, which is fine value, but at high volatility you can feed it a long time before the frame rewards you. Check the RTP in the game info screen before you stake a cent, and set a loss limit you're comfortable with.

Features

Lock Up frame (3x3-5x3), Wilds, Tip Off free spins (10-20) persistent frame, re-triggers, bonus buy

Brooklyn Bootleggers is a Prohibition-themed pokie from Quickspin, built around the Lock Up collect-and-multiply frame and Tip Off free spins. Five reels, 10 paylines, high volatility and a 10,000x max win. Released 2023, with a bonus buy and several possible RTP settings, so check the configuration before you play. 18+ only.

FAQ

What is the RTP of Brooklyn Bootleggers?

The default RTP is 96.25%, which is fair. But Quickspin shipped several settings, including a low version listed at around 88%. Check the game info screen, because some offshore casinos serve the lowest one.

What is the max win on Brooklyn Bootleggers?

The maximum win is 10,000x your stake. You reach it through the Lock Up frame, mostly during the Tip Off free spins where the frame stays on every spin and can expand on re-triggers.

Can you buy the bonus on Brooklyn Bootleggers?

Yes. The bonus buy costs around 60x your bet and drops you straight into the Tip Off free spins. It can be decent value, but the high volatility means results swing hard, so only buy with money you can afford to lose.