Pirots X NZ
Pirots X is the series spin-off without CollectR. Clusters of 5+ pay, wilds merge into multipliers and a global multiplier keeps climbing. Up to 10,000×.
Pirots X at a glance
| Feature | Pirots X |
|---|---|
| Developer | ELK Studios (Sweden) |
| Released | 24 October 2024 |
| Type | Cluster pays pokie |
| RTP | 94.0% |
| Volatility | 8 out of 10 |
| Max win | 10,000× bet |
| Hit frequency | 24.0% |
| Bet range | 0.20–100 (NZ$ at most casinos) |
| Grid | 5×5, grows to 7×7 |
| Minimum cluster | 5 matching symbols |
| X-iter prices | 3×, 5×, 25×, 100×, 500× |
| Devices | Desktop, mobile, tablet |
| Demo | Yes, free, no sign-up |
| Game ID | 10223 |
Pirots X Demo: Learn Clusters for Free
If you’re used to CollectR, the Pirots X demo is the quickest way to get your head around clusters. Hit Play, the pokie opens full screen, and a few rounds will make it click.
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Pirots X: same parrots, different maths
Pirots X landed in October 2024, between the third and fourth games. It’s a spin-off, not a sequel. No CollectR here: you win when 5 or more matching symbols touch horizontally or vertically. And every winning cluster leaves a wild behind.
The birds sit above the grid. When a nest lands, one of them drops in and collects symbols of its colour. Every symbol collected lifts the global multiplier. That’s the whole idea of X: multipliers, not levels.
Pirots X clusters step by step
- Stake from 0.20 to 100. The grid starts at 5×5.
- Clusters. 5+ matching symbols touching each other win. Big symbols count as every spot they cover.
- Nests. When one lands, a random bird flies down and collects its colour.
- Multiplier. Every symbol the bird collects pushes the global multiplier up.
- Features. From the top, birds can drop bombs, feature chests and big symbols. Charlie sometimes drops a bomb himself.
Meet the four birds
RedCollects red owls and gems.
PurpleCollects purple symbols.
GreenCollects green symbols.
BlueCollects blue symbols.
More Pirots pokies with CollectR
Pirots X is the only spin-off without CollectR. If you want classic collecting, here are the rest.
Start herePirots
Where CollectR began. Four parrots, a 5×5 grid, five gem levels and bombs that push the board out to 8×8. The easiest way to learn the rules.
Dino eggsPirots 2
Seven amber levels for the first time, eggs that hatch dinosaurs, popcorn for empty cells and a red button that calls a meteor. Volatility 8 out of 10.
Gun duelsPirots 3
Birds shoot it out in duels, a train drops up to three feature symbols and the bandit breaks out of jail. New coin game with scorpions and money bags.
3 worldsPirots 4
Three worlds in one game, a black hole that reshuffles the board, a space station with portals and Power Clash when three birds meet.
Traps & portalsPirots 5
The newest chapter. Three worlds, portals in the walls, traps and catacomb fights. RTP depends on the casino (87–96%), so check the game info first.
Pirots X symbols and what they do
Owls are the high symbols, gems the low ones. Everything else is a helper.
| Symbol | Image | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Red owl |  | Top symbol: a 16+ cluster pays 50× your bet. |
| Purple owl |  | A 16+ cluster pays 25×. |
| Green and blue owls |  | A 16+ cluster pays 20× and 15×. |
| Gems |  | Low symbols: a 16+ cluster pays 4× to 10×. |
| Wild |  | Stands in for everything except nest, bomb, bonus, Super Bonus and free drop. |
| Multiplier wild |  | Multiplies every cluster it touches. Created when several wilds merge. |
| Nest |  | A random bird lands on it and collects its colour. |
| Bomb |  | Explodes and grows the grid, up to 7×7. |
| Feature chest |  | Releases feature symbols. In the Super Bonus every drop starts with one. |
| Bonus anchor |  | Three start the free drops. |
| Super Bonus |  | One Super Bonus plus two bonus symbols start the Super Bonus. |
| Free drop |  | Adds extra free drops in the bonus. |
Pirots X payouts by cluster size
Payout times your bet for the whole cluster. Owls are high, gems are low. Then multipliers go on top.
| Cluster | Red owl | Purple owl | Green owl | Blue owl | Red gem | Blue gem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1.00× | 0.50× | 0.40× | 0.30× | 0.25× | 0.10× |
| 6 | 1.25× | 0.60× | 0.50× | 0.40× | 0.30× | 0.15× |
| 7 | 1.50× | 0.70× | 0.60× | 0.50× | 0.35× | 0.20× |
| 8 | 1.75× | 0.80× | 0.70× | 0.60× | 0.40× | 0.25× |
| 9 | 2.50× | 1.50× | 1.00× | 0.75× | 0.45× | 0.30× |
| 10–12 | 5.00× | 3.00× | 2.00× | 1.50× | 0.90× | 0.60× |
| 13–15 | 10.00× | 5.00× | 4.00× | 3.00× | 2.00× | 1.25× |
| 16+ | 50.00× | 25.00× | 20.00× | 15.00× | 10.00× | 4.00× |
Multipliers: what Pirots X has instead of coins
There are no coins in Pirots X. The big numbers come from multipliers, and they stack. The order matters: first every multiplier wild touching the cluster applies, then the global multiplier.
| Multiplier | Where it comes from | How often we see it |
|---|---|---|
| Global | A bird on a nest collects its colour | Creeps up often, big numbers in the bonus |
| Wild merge | Several wilds in one winning cluster merge into a multiplier wild | Now and then |
| Wild split | A wild touching several clusters splits, one for each | Now and then |
| Bonus multiplier | The global multiplier doesn’t reset between free drops | Every bonus |
Quick example: a cluster worth 2× your bet, touched by a ×3 wild, with the global at ×4, pays 24×. One cluster. In the base game the multiplier often stays small, though. It builds in the bonus, and that’s where the 10,000× lives.
Pirots X bonus, Super Bonus and X-iter prices
Three bonus symbols start the free drops. The free drop symbol adds more, and the global multiplier holds its value between drops.
If one of the three is a Super Bonus, you get the Super Bonus on the max grid, and every drop starts with a guaranteed feature chest. In our test it gave 5 free drops.
X-iter modes
| X-iter mode | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Bonus Hunt | 3× bet | Over 3 times the chance of the bonus |
| Big Symbol | 5× bet | A round with the big symbol feature |
| Feature chest | 25× bet | A round that starts with a feature chest |
| Bonus | 100× bet | Guaranteed bonus |
| Super Bonus | 500× bet | Max grid, every drop starts with a feature release |
How we play Pirots X
Clusters pay small in the base game. The multiplier builds in the bonus, so plan your budget to get there.
At 5× the big symbol helps clusters form faster. The cheapest way to see a feature.
A nest means a bird is coming down to lift the multiplier. Best sign in the base game.
Pirots X: the good and the not-so-good
What we like
- Fresh maths for the series: clusters, not CollectR
- Global multiplier holds its value in the bonus
- Wild merge and wild split boost wins
- Big Symbol X-iter for just 5× your bet
- Free demo with no sign-up
What we don’t
- Volatility 8 out of 10, quiet base game
- No coins or levels for CollectR fans
What Kiwi players say about Pirots X
The bonus multiplier is everything
In the bonus the global multiplier doesn’t drop back. By the third drop it was ×12 and every cluster suddenly paid for real. That’s why I play it.
Verified player
Different, but good
Expected CollectR, got clusters. Bit gutted at first, then the wild merging won me over. Now I play both.
Verified player
Wild split works
One wild touches two clusters and splits. Both clusters pay. Small detail, but those details make a good round.
Verified player
5× mode for small budgets
The cheapest X-iter after Bonus Hunt. Clusters build quicker with it. Good pick when you’re playing with a small balance.
Verified player
Charlie drops bombs
Charlie sometimes drops a bomb on his own and the grid grows. Nobody sees it coming. Got a cluster of 14 purple owls out of it.
Verified player
Not for beginners
Volatility is high and clusters pay little without a multiplier. I’d do 100 demo rounds first to get the rhythm.
Verified playerOur take on Pirots X
Pirots X is an experiment that worked. The birds and the humour stayed, but the game plays completely differently. If CollectR has worn thin for you, this is the best way to stay in the series.
We rate it 4.5 out of 5. Classic collecting lives in Pirots and every other game.
Your Pirots X questions, answered
Pirots X isn’t a CollectR game. You win with clusters of 5 or more matching symbols touching each other. The birds sit above the grid and help through nests, random features and the global multiplier.
A bird that lands on a nest collects symbols of its colour, and every one it collects pushes the global multiplier up. Each winning cluster is multiplied by it. In the bonus the multiplier stays put between drops.
The ELK Studios product sheet lists 94.0% RTP, volatility 8 out of 10 and a 24.0% hit frequency. The top win is 10,000× your bet.
Land three bonus symbols for free drops, with the free drop symbol adding extra ones. If one of the three is a Super Bonus, you get the Super Bonus on the max grid. A guaranteed bonus via X-iter costs 100× your bet.
Who tested Pirots X
