Pirots Slots — The ELK Studios Series, Reviewed
Pirots is a CollectR slot series built by ELK Studios. Four parrot pirates wander a growing grid and eat gems that match their colour. No paylines, no spin button waiting around — just birds, gems and a stack of features.
We track all six releases here. Below you get the numbers that matter, plus a free demo for each game. Pick a world, read the maths, then spin it for nothing first.
Play a Pirots Slot game
Five playable worlds, each with a free demo. Tap in and meet the birds.
Every Pirots game, side by side
Here's the whole series on one line each. Same studio, same crew — but the maths and the worlds shift.
| Game | World | Released | RTP | Max win | Volatility | Grid | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirots | Pirate seas | Mar 2023 | 94% | 10,000× | High | 5×5 → 8 rows | CollectR |
| Pirots 2 | Dinosaur jungle | Oct 2023 | 94% | 10,000× | High 8/10 | 6×6 → 8×8 | CollectR |
| Pirots 3 | Wild West | Jun 2024 | 94% | 10,000× | High 8/10 | 6×7 → 7×8 | CollectR |
| Pirots X | Pirate island | Oct 2024 | 94% | 10,000× | High | 5×5 → 7×7 | Cluster pays |
| Pirots 4 | Outer space | Jul 2025 | 94% | 10,000× | High | 6×6 → 8×8 | CollectR |
| Pirots 5 | Egyptian temple | Jun 2026 | 96%* | 10,000× | Med-high 7/10 | 6×6 → 8×8 | CollectR |
* Pirots 5 ships in several RTP builds (87% to 96%). Check the rules screen at your operator before you stake.
How CollectR actually works
CollectR throws out paylines completely. Instead, four birds land on the grid. Each bird only eats gems of its own colour, next door, up or sideways.
Every gem eaten pays its value. Eat enough and the feature meter fills. A full meter drops feature symbols — wilds, coins, upgrades and transforms.
Gems level up too. Each colour climbs through seven payout levels. A maxed-out gem turns small collections into proper money. That's the whole loop, really.
Pirots X is the exception. It swaps CollectR for clusters of five or more. The birds still appear, but they sit up top and boost a multiplier.
What X-iter does
X-iter is ELK's bonus-buy menu. It lets you skip the grind and pay for a feature. Costs run from cheap nudges to a full Super Bonus.
| Buy | Cost | Gets you |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Hunt | 3× | Far better odds of a bonus |
| Feature buy | 10–50× | A guaranteed feature or coin game |
| Bonus Game | 100× | Straight into free drops |
| Super Bonus | 250–500× | Max grid, all gems upgraded |
RTP stays the same whether you buy or not. Costs vary per game — check each review.
Which Pirots should you play?
No single best one, honestly. It depends what you're after. Here's the short version.
New to the series
Start with Pirots 2. It's the cleanest take on CollectR. The dino theme is fun and the features stay readable.
Want the best RTP
Go for Pirots 5 at up to 96%. It's also the deepest game, with traps, catacombs and a villain to chase.
Like a coin game
Try Pirots 3. The Gold Rush and stacked coins can carry a whole session on their own.
Prefer clusters
Pick Pirots X. No CollectR here — just clusters, splitting wilds and a global multiplier to x35.
Love chaos
Pirots 4 is the busiest of the lot. Black holes, alien invasions and Fire Minions all collide.
Want to learn first
Read how we review, then open any demo. Play money, no signup, same maths as real spins.
The case for and against Pirots
What the series gets right
- A genuinely original mechanic, not another clone
- Big 10,000x ceiling across every release
- Persistent bonus rounds that build over time
- Polished art, sound and animation throughout
- Free demos let you learn before you stake
Where it stings
- 94% RTP on most games sits below average
- High volatility means long, dry spells
- So many features the first session feels busy
- Game rounds can drag without a big payout
- The 10,000x cap hasn't moved in five sequels
Pirots FAQ
What is Pirots?
Pirots is a slot series from ELK Studios. It's built on the CollectR mechanic, where four parrot pirates roam an expanding grid. Each bird eats gems that match its colour. That's how you win — no paylines at all.
How many Pirots games are there?
Six. The original Pirots, then Pirots 2, Pirots 3, Pirots X, Pirots 4 and Pirots 5. Five run on CollectR. Pirots X is the cluster-pays odd one out.
Which Pirots has the best RTP?
Pirots 5, at up to 96%. The rest ship at 94% by default. That gap is small per spin but adds up over a long session.
Can I play Pirots for free?
Yes. Each game page here runs a free demo. It uses play money, needs no signup and no download. The RTP and features match real play exactly.
What is the Pirots max win?
Every game caps at 10,000x your bet. At the top stake that's a 1,000,000 ceiling in the game currency. It's rare, and high volatility means most runs won't get near it.
Are Pirots games like any others?
Sort of. ELK Studios also runs the Nitropolis and Gold series with expanding grids. But CollectR is unique to Pirots. If you want games like Pirots, the closest match is another Pirots.
Where can I play Pirots in New Zealand?
Pirots runs at licensed online casinos that carry ELK Studios content. You must be 18 or older. Use the play button to reach a site that hosts the games, and set your limits first.