ELK Studios Space Heist

Pirots 4

Four space pirate birds hunt gems across an expanding cosmic grid. Chase 10,000x max win through Alien Invasion duels, Lost in Space mode, and ten unique feature symbols.

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Licensed & Regulated
94.0% RTP
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Pirots 4 slot game featuring four collector birds in space suits on metallic space station grid with cosmic background, red purple green blue gems, and expanding 8x8 field
10,000x
Max Win
94.0%
RTP
8×8
Max Grid
$0.20
Min Bet
10
Feature Symbols

Four Collector Birds

Each bird collects gems of their colour and all feature symbols, moving horizontally or vertically across the metallic space station.

Red Bird

Collects red gems with payouts from 0.10 to 30.00 coins across seven upgrade levels. Highest value collector in the space crew.

Purple Bird

Hunts purple gems ranging from 0.10 to 15.00 coins. Mid-high value collector with strong upgrade potential.

Green Bird

Gathers green gems valued 0.05 to 10.00 coins. Balanced collector ideal for building collection chains.

Blue Bird

Targets blue gems from 0.05 to 7.50 coins. Frequent collector that builds momentum across cascades.

Ten Feature Symbols

Collected by all birds regardless of colour, these symbols transform the game field and trigger massive wins.

Upgrade

Boosts gems of the collecting bird's colour by 1-3 levels, maxing at level 7. Builds value across the session.

Upgrade All

Simultaneously upgrades all four gem colours by 1-3 levels. Massive value multiplier for multi-bird collections.

Wild

Substitutes for any gem at current payout level. Birds cannot end collection on wilds, extending movement chains.

Coins

Instant multipliers: 5x, 10x, 100x, 500x, 4000x stake. MAX WIN coin pays remainder to 10,000x limit.

Bonus

Three symbols activate 5 free spins. Each additional bonus collected adds +1 spin during the feature.

Super Bonus

Triggers maximum 8×8 grid gameplay where all upgrade symbols upgrade every gem colour simultaneously.

Transform

Converts neighbouring gem cluster to collecting bird's colour. May transform random symbols into features.

Spacecorn

Fills empty grid spaces, allowing birds to cross voids. Collecting all symbols activates Lost in Space game.

Black Hole

Absorbs all symbols and birds, returning them randomly. May remove 1-3 birds, converting their colours.

Alien Invasion

Space Bandit collects columns, triggering duels with birds. Wins multiply accumulated values before payout.

Special Game Modes

Three unique modes that transform the base game into cosmic showdowns.

Alien Invasion

Space Bandit collects symbols column-by-column, triggering duels when encountering birds.

  • Bandit accumulates values on spaceship
  • Defeated birds removed for feature duration
  • Multipliers increase with each victory
  • Complete victory places random coins on field

Lost in Space

Triggered when all symbols collected during Spacecorn feature. Maximum 8×8 grid with one bird per corner.

  • Starts with 3 drops
  • Coins and bridges reset drop counter
  • Birds collect adjacent coins via bridges
  • Linked birds sum total values

Power Clash

Activates when 3+ birds become horizontally or vertically adjacent on the grid.

  • Birds collide in one position
  • Removes gems in 5×5 area
  • Birds scatter in new directions
  • Auto-collects corner bombs and features

Bonus Games

Regular Bonus: 5 free spins with current grid size. Super Bonus: maximum grid where all upgrades affect all gems.

  • Collection counter progress retained
  • Gem levels permanent throughout session
  • Pending features activate first spin
  • Each collected bonus adds +1 spin

X-iter™ Feature Buy

Five instant-access modes to jump straight into the action. All modes maintain 94.0% RTP.

Super Bonus
$500
Max grid, all upgrades global
Bonus Game
$100
5 free spins guaranteed
Lost in Space
$50
Corner bird collection mode
Alien Invasion
$25
Space Bandit duel spin
Bonus Hunt
$3
4x bonus activation chance

How Pirots 4 Cascading Mechanics Work

Expanding Grid System

The game begins on a 6×6 metallic space station surrounded by four tunnel sections. When corner bombs detonate, they remove their surrounding 3×3 area and corresponding tunnel section, expanding the field to maximum 8×8 size. At full expansion, space portals become available in corners, allowing birds to teleport between entrance and exit points when collectible symbols are present.

Bird Collection Chains

Each spin starts with birds positioned in field corners. They move horizontally or vertically to adjacent symbols, collecting gems matching their colour plus all feature symbols regardless of colour. Birds cannot finish movement on wild symbols, forcing them to continue to empty positions. Collection continues until no adjacent collectible symbols remain. When birds activate corner bombs at their positions, the bombs detonate after birds complete all possible collections.

Symbol Collection Counter

A horizontal bar above the game field tracks collected gems and wilds, but excludes symbols taken by Space Bandit during Alien Invasion. When filled, the counter adds one pending feature symbol release to a maximum of three. All pending releases activate simultaneously, converting random gems into feature symbols. The counter disables during Alien Invasion mode.

Gem Upgrade Progression

Each gem colour features seven upgrade levels with increasing payouts. Red gems top the value scale at 30.00 coins for level 7, while blue gems reach 7.50 coins maximum. Upgrade and Upgrade All symbols increase gem levels by 1-3 steps, capped at level 7. In Super Bonus mode, all upgrade symbols affect all four gem colours simultaneously, creating exponential value growth across multiple cascades.

Space Station Tunnels

The four tunnel sections around the main grid can each contain up to two feature symbols. When a corner bomb removes a tunnel section, birds can pass through that tunnel if collectible symbols exist at both entrance and exit. Feature symbols within tunnels are collected during passage, extending collection chains and triggering additional cascades.

Switcheroo Random Events

Two Switcheroo variants can randomly activate. Regular Switcheroo swaps two adjacent birds horizontally or vertically. Space Switcheroo moves one bird to the field edge or next collectible symbol. When Switcheroo removes non-collectible symbols from bird paths, those symbols don't count toward the collection counter, creating additional cascade opportunities.

Charlie's Extra Chance

When birds can no longer collect any symbols, Charlie's Extra Chance may randomly activate, simultaneously detonating 1-4 corner bombs. Birds exit the field, symbols drop to fill gaps, new symbols appear, and birds return to continue collecting. This extends rounds and creates opportunities for bonus symbol combinations.

Understanding the 94.0% RTP

Pirots 4 operates at 94.0% Return to Player across all game modes including X-iter purchases. This means over extended play, the game returns $94 for every $100 wagered. The complex cascade mechanics and multiple feature triggers create volatility patterns where wins cluster around bonus activations and successful bird collection chains. Maximum exposure per spin is 100 coins at any stake level from $0.20 to $100.00.

Strategic Collection Opportunities

Successful sessions in Pirots 4 revolve around building gem upgrade levels early while positioning birds for Power Clash combinations. When three or more birds collide, they remove a 5×5 area and scatter in new directions, automatically collecting corner bombs and high-value features. The key is maintaining gem level progress through bonuses while triggering expansion to 8×8 grids where space portals create teleportation chains that dramatically extend bird movement ranges.

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