Pirots Series Pirots Series
A slot series ELK Studios started in 2023 with Pirots. All games share a collection mechanic where four birds of different colors move around the grid collecting gems of the same color, and a grid that grows up to 8×8.
| English | Pirots Series |
|---|---|
| Classification | Game Features |
| Developer | ELK Studios |
| First game | Pirots (March 2023) |
| Core mechanic | CollectR, where birds collect gems of the same color |
| Grid size | Expands from each game's starting size up to 8×8 |
| Bonus | Free Drop (3 bonus symbols) |
| Games on AI Slot | 8 |
| Official site | www.elk-studios.com |
Overview
The Pirots Series is a slot series that Swedish provider ELK Studios started in 2023 with Pirots. The name “Pirots” sounds like a mix of pirate and parrot. In the game, four birds of different colors move around the grid and collect gems of the same color to build prizes. Instead of lining up symbols on regular reels, the birds “collect” gems, and that approach made it ELK’s signature series, which now has five main games.
How the birds collect gems
The first game called this collection mechanic CollectR. Here is roughly how a round goes.
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Birds land | Red, purple, green, and blue birds drop onto the grid |
| 2. Collect | Birds follow gems of the same color connected up, down, left, and right, and collect them |
| 3. Gem upgrades | Gems are worth more as they level up |
| 4. Feature meter | When collected symbols fill the meter, gems turn into feature symbols such as wilds, bombs, and upgrades |
| 5. Grid expansion | Depending on the feature, the grid grows up to 8×8 |
The “Free Drop” round, triggered by 3 bonus symbols, starts with 5 drops, and the expanded grid size and gem levels carry over through the bonus. That is why it helps to enter the bonus when the grid is large.
How the settings have changed
| Game | Setting | Notable changes |
|---|---|---|
| Pirots | Pirates | First appearance of the CollectR mechanic |
| Pirots 2 | Primeval jungle | Starts at 6×6, with a feature where dinosaurs hatch from eggs |
| Pirots 3 | Wild West | 8-reel grid, regular and super bonus buy |
| Pirots X | – | Cluster pays + cascades, 2×2 to 4×4 large symbols |
| Pirots 4 | Space | Super bonus symbol added |
Game timeline and figures
| Release | Games | RTP | Max win | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023.03.07 | Pirots | 94.00% | 10,000x | Start of the series |
| 2023.10.31 | Pirots 2 | 94.00% | 10,000x | Jungle setting |
| 2024.06.05 | Pirots 3 | 94.00% | 10,000x | Western setting |
| 2024.10.24 | Pirots X | 94.00% | 10,000x | Cluster variant |
| 2025.07.24 | Pirots 4 | 94.00% | 10,000x | Space setting |
| 2026.01.30 | Pirots 4 – Inferno | 94.00% | 10,000x | Pirots 4 variant |
| – | Pirots 4 – Frozen Fury | 94.00% | 10,000x | Pirots 4 variant |
| 2026.06.23 | Pirots 5 | 96.00% | 10,000x | 5th main game |
According to the AI Slot database, most games have an RTP of 94.00% and a max win of 10,000x, while only Pirots 5 has 96.00%. Volatility is on the high side. From Pirots 3 on, a bonus buy is included, priced at 100x for the regular bonus and 500x for the super bonus, though it is blocked in some countries.
