{"title":"Play Pirots 5 Slot Game at Heart Bingo","description":"Pirots 5 by ELK Studios at Heart Bingo is a 6x6 slot game with CollectR birds, gem upgrades, traps, tokens and Bonus Spins.","custom_path":"/en-gb/casino/games/2017417-pirots-5","heading":"Play Pirots 5 Slot Game","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb","name":"Online Bingo Site"},"position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/online-casino","name":"Casino"},"position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/category/slots","name":"[category] | [brand]"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2017417-pirots-5","name":"Play Pirots 5 Slot Game"},"position":4}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Game","@id":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2017417-pirots-5","name":"Play Pirots 5 Slot Game","description":"Pirots 5 by ELK Studios at Heart Bingo is a 6x6 slot game with CollectR birds, gem upgrades, traps, tokens and Bonus Spins.","image":"cms-images/8295b9d1k4btdrn5p0cxas784df7","genre":"Online Slot","creator":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Elk Studios"},"numberOfPlayers":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":1,"maxValue":1},"url":"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2017417-pirots-5"},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What theme does Pirots 5 use?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Pirots 5 uses an Egyptian adventure theme with four treasure hunting birds, Captain Blackfeather, temples, mummies, traps, portals and colourful gem symbols."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Which bonus features appear in Pirots 5?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Features include gem upgrades, Transform and Super Transform, Switcheroo, Labyrinth, Captain Blackfeather, traps, Catacombs, the Cursed Temple and Bonus and Super Bonus rounds."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How does the CollectR mechanic work in Pirots 5?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Four birds move across a 6x6 expandable grid and collect adjacent gems matching their own colour plus feature symbols. New symbols drop when the birds run out of moves, and collection continues whenever another route becomes available."}}]}],"has_toc":true,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"Review","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003ePirots 5 Slot Game Review\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eFour treasure hunting birds return in Pirots 5, and ELK Studios has apparently decided that Egypt wasn't complicated enough without parrots, traps and a pirate captain. The game starts on a 6x6 grid that can expand to 8x8, with four CollectR birds gathering matching gems and feature symbols. Gem upgrades, Transform symbols, traps, Captain Blackfeather and several bonus modes all branch from that central collection mechanic. There's quite a lot to unpack before anyone even reaches the catacombs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Theme \u0026 Graphic ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eTheme \u0026amp; Graphic\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePirots 5 sends the familiar bird crew into an Egyptian adventure after their return to Earth goes rather badly. The backdrop mixes temple ruins, stone chambers, treasure and pirate details, while the four birds remain the visual focus as they travel around the grid collecting gems. Captain Blackfeather adds another character to the chaos, alongside mummies, traps and hidden catacombs.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCompared with many Egyptian themed \u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/slots\"\u003eonline slots\u003c/a\u003e, the artwork doesn't rely entirely on pyramids and pharaohs. ELK Studios keeps the cartoon style of the wider Pirots series, with expressive birds, colourful gems and plenty of movement whenever a collector changes position. Arrows, rolling boulders, portals and rotating grid sections make feature sequences visually distinct. We also get playful music with an adventure film flavour, because apparently raiding a lost city requires a soundtrack.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Payout Table ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003ePayout Table\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003ePirots 5 doesn't use conventional three, four and five symbol line payouts. Each coloured gem instead has seven potential payout levels, and upgrades can move a gem through those levels during play.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eSymbol\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth\u003ePayout by Gem Level, 1 to 7\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eBlue Gem\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth\u003e0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.30, 0.80, 2.50, 7.50\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eGreen Gem\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth\u003e0.05, 0.15, 0.25, 0.45, 1.20, 3.75, 10.00\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePurple Gem\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth\u003e0.10, 0.20, 0.30, 0.60, 1.60, 5.00, 15.00\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eRed Gem\u003c/th\u003e\u003cth\u003e0.10, 0.25, 0.40, 0.75, 2.00, 6.25, 25.00\u003c/th\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWild: Wilds substitute for gems at their current payout level. Each colour has its own Wild representation.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCoin: Collected Coins carry potential values linked to the active bet level and are gathered by the birds like other feature symbols.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpgrade: An Upgrade symbol raises the payout level of one gem colour by 1, 2 or 3 steps. If that colour has already reached level 7, another gem colour may receive the increase instead.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpgrade All: This symbol raises all four gem colours simultaneously by 1, 2 or 3 levels.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTransform: Transform changes a group of gems beside the collecting bird into gems matching that bird's colour. Random gems may also become feature symbols.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSuper Transform: Super Transform performs the Transform effect two or three times.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBonus and Super Bonus: Three collected Bonus symbols trigger the main bonus round. A Super Bonus symbol among them upgrades the feature to the Super Bonus.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCollectable Tokens: Nine permanent tokens are spread across three worlds. Collecting the full set unlocks the Boss Castle game.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCaptain Blackfeather: Blackfeather can appear during drops and activates when a bird moves beside him, temporarily taking control of that collector.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTrap Symbols: Arrow Shooter, Boulder and Secret Door traps can interrupt the regular collection sequence and rearrange or remove symbols and birds.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Bonus Features ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eBonus Features\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eSymbol Collection\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe four birds are the engine behind Pirots 5. Each collector moves toward adjacent gems matching its own colour and can also collect feature symbols. Once a bird collects a symbol, the bird occupies that position and looks for another available target.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eAfter every bird has run out of moves, fresh symbols fall onto the grid. Collection continues whenever a bird can move again, so one paid spin can develop into a lengthy sequence of movements and refills.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eA meter above the grid tracks collected gems and Wilds. Filling that meter adds a pending feature release, with as many as three releases stored at once. When the birds stop collecting, these releases can convert random gems into feature symbols.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eGem Upgrades\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eEach gem colour has seven payout levels. Upgrade symbols raise one colour by 1, 2 or 3 levels, while Upgrade All applies the same type of increase to all four colours simultaneously.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThose upgraded values remain important because birds receive potential payouts based on the current level of the gems they collect. The system gives the ordinary coloured symbols an evolving role rather than leaving their values fixed throughout the round.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eTransform and Super Transform\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eTransform changes gems beside a collecting bird into that bird's colour. The altered cluster can create new movement opportunities because the bird may suddenly have several matching gems available.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe feature can also turn random gems into feature symbols. Super Transform repeats the process two or three times, potentially creating a much larger change across the grid.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eSwitcheroo and Labyrinth\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eTwo neighbouring birds can perform a Switcheroo when their normal collection routes have stopped. The birds swap positions, which may create fresh paths to matching gems.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eA stronger version can move one bird toward the edge of the grid or toward another collectable symbol. When at least three birds become adjacent, the Labyrinth may activate. Random rows and columns are cleared before the birds are separated along the new paths, opening more collection possibilities.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCaptain Blackfeather\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCaptain Blackfeather can land during any drop. When a bird reaches a position beside him, Blackfeather takes control of that collector and inherits its current gem colour, collected feature symbols and win counter.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe affected gems become Blackfeather gems with their own potential values. Captain Blackfeather then collects those gems and available feature symbols until no more targets remain. Other birds may also fall under his control before the sequence ends.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eTraps\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThree trap types can interfere with the collection sequence. Arrow Shooters wait around the edge of the grid and fire once the birds stop moving. A bird struck by an arrow is removed temporarily, while its matching gems change to another colour.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eBoulders roll through areas ranging from 2x2 to 4x4 and can crush gems, walls and birds. Secret Doors split the grid into four sections before rotating them, moving symbols and collectors into new positions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eRemoved birds can return on later refills, so these hazards change the collection route rather than permanently reducing the number of collectors.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCursed Temple\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThe Cursed Temple can activate when the entire grid is cleared during a Secret Door sequence. This feature moves the action to an 8x8 grid with a cursed treasure placed in the centre.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eBirds collect nearby Coins while new symbols can reset the drop counter. Reaching the cursed treasure after a bird has exhausted its available collection path activates additional effects, including extra Coins. Captain Blackfeather and rotational mechanics can also become involved in the Cursed Temple sequence.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePortals and Catacombs\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePortals can appear around the outside of the grid and allow birds to travel between connected areas when collectable symbols remain available. Up to four portals can be present together.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eMatching corner symbols can also send birds into the Catacombs. Four coffins, gems, feature symbols and hidden mummy encounters wait inside. Successful mummy encounters produce feature symbols, while losing returns the bird to its corner. Captain Blackfeather automatically succeeds in these encounters when he controls the visiting bird.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eBonus and Super Bonus\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eThree collected Bonus symbols activate 5 Bonus Spins, with the grid beginning at its current number of active rows and columns. Progress from gem upgrades, collection meters, portals and grid size carries into the feature.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCollecting another Bonus symbol during the round adds an extra drop. Captain Blackfeather can also remain between spins when he hasn't yet activated.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eIf one of the triggering symbols is a Super Bonus, the upgraded version begins instead. A Cursed Treasure Coin Rain occurs at the start of every drop, adding another source of Coins to the grid.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCollectable Tokens\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eNine tokens are divided across the Cursed Temple, Kraken and City of Gold worlds, with three available in each. Tokens can appear during regular spins and most bonus sequences.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCollecting all nine permanently unlocks the Boss Castle game. The token system therefore adds progression beyond individual spins and gives the three worlds a connection outside their separate mechanics.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Spin Mechanics ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eSpin Mechanics\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePirots 5 begins on a 6x6 grid and can expand as far as 8x8. There are no traditional paylines or ways combinations. Instead, four coloured birds move around the board and collect adjacent gems matching their own colour, along with compatible feature symbols.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eFresh symbols drop once no collector has another move. This cycle can repeat whenever the refill produces new routes, making collection movement rather than reel matching the central mechanic.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eGem values can increase through upgrades, while Transform symbols alter the colour distribution of nearby gems. Switcheroo, traps, portals and feature releases can then change where the birds sit or what they can reach next. The resulting structure is considerably different from conventional \u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/online-casino\"\u003eonline casinos\u003c/a\u003e slots built around fixed reels, since a single starting grid can evolve through several collection sequences before the round finally stops.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Similar Slots ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eSimilar Slots\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eAdventure themes and busy collection mechanics give us three previously reviewed titles that sit reasonably close to Pirots 5.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2017410-meerkat-mayhem-rapid-fire\"\u003eMeerkat Mayhem Rapid Fire\u003c/a\u003e: Treasure hunting animals, persistent progression and numerous connected mechanics make this the strongest comparison in both theme and structure.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2009929-the-goonies-megaways-rapid-fire\"\u003eThe Goonies Megaways Rapid Fire\u003c/a\u003e: Another treasure focused adventure where the feature system does far more than the initial reel setup suggests.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.heartbingo.co.uk/en-gb/casino/games/2017321-monster-quest\"\u003eMonster Quest\u003c/a\u003e: Creature characters and an exploration theme provide a thematic connection, even though the underlying mechanics are much more conventional.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e"},{"toc_title":"Heart Bingo's Opinion ","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eHeart Bingo's Opinion\u0026nbsp;\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003ePirots 5 gives us an impressive number of moving parts, although the birds thankfully remain the centre of everything. Once we understand that most mechanics simply change what the collectors can reach, the feature list becomes much less intimidating. Gem upgrades, Transform symbols and Switcheroo are our favourite additions because they alter the collection path without pulling attention away from the main idea.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;text-align:justify;\"\u003eCaptain Blackfeather brings some welcome mischief, while the traps stop the grid from settling into the same rhythm for too long. We do think the sheer number of named mechanics demands patience at first. Anyone wanting a simple spin and result format won't find much simplicity here. For fans of treasure adventures, persistent progression and collection driven play, though, Pirots 5 has plenty to keep track of.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"}]}