Software developer Pragmatic Play has been carving a niche in slot players’ hearts. But it’s not always a eureka moment that comes to the Pragmatic team that makes it produce the most revolutionary video slot we’ve ever seen. Although the company did come up with its fair share of unique games, Pragmatic usually takes a successful slot and uses it as inspiration for its own game with upgraded design and improved features.

This is precisely the case with the Tic Tac Take slot produced by Pragmatic’s Reel Kingdom studio. The slot draws its inspiration from NetEnt's iconic Starburst while combining the classic playground game of Tic Tac Toe.

It was a bit difficult not to think about Starburst when first loading the Tic Tac Take slot. We immediately noticed the purple tones, gem symbols, and floating reels. The fluorescent colors and loud music can be overwhelming, especially with the animated sparkles across the backdrop. Set on a 5x3 grid, this game is reminiscent of the more classic slot machines, but with the added animation from more modern offerings.

Tic Tac Take feels extremely high energy and busy. For some players, it’s a good thing. For others who like to concentrate, it can distract from the gameplay.

Reel Kingdom has gone for very glitzy looking gems for the pay symbols and the Tic Tac Toe O and X. These symbols integrate seamlessly into gameplay and make Tic Tac Take feel like a game of Tic Tac Toe. In addition to the ten paylines, lining either three X or O symbols vertically, horizontally, or even diagonally will trigger the respin feature. The higher-paying symbols include the diamond and the rainbow gem, with the lower being more gems of different shapes and colors.

Although Tic Tac Take doesn’t offer free spins, you can trigger respins by landing O and X symbols on the three middle reels. We triggered respins regularly. But if you are impatient and want to jump ahead, you can buy respins for 100x your stake. It doesn’t change the Tic Tac Take’s RTP (Return to Player), but it does guarantee at least one full X or O line, rewarding you with one respin. The respin buy feature isn’t available everywhere, so you will have to check you’re in an eligible jurisdiction to reap the benefit.

The Wild symbol is the shiny rainbow star, known as the Star Wild. It substitutes symbols to complete winning combinations and makes an appearance on reels 2, 3, and 4 when the X or O symbols transform.

Tic Tac Take slot’s 96.63% RTP is slightly over the average, but the high volatility and lack of bonus game mean you can grind through many winless spins. Still, when the slot triggers wins, bigger payouts will be worth the wait. With a low minimum bet of $0.10, budget players can enjoy the game's fun for extended sessions. For high rollers and those who are more adventurous, there’s a maximum $100 bet limit. Tic Tac Take’s maximum win is 2,200x your stake, which we thought is slightly low when considering the slot’s high volatility.

The Tic Tac Take slot is a game taking inspiration from other classic slots and improving on them where it can. The most significant difference is the respin count and respin buy feature. We love to see slots evolve, and this is a great example. Head over and play the Tic Tac Take slot machine - it’s time to have a bit of glamorous fun!