Game guide · MMMGZY
Learn your way around Penalty Shootout
Start Penalty Shootout by looking at the playing area and its controls. Score at least three of five penalties. Look at what changes after your first action. Read the objective before making your first input. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
Try a more deliberate round
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
The objective of a round
Score at least three of five penalties. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. The example below illustrates a decision.
Follow these playing steps
- Aim inside the goal.
- Shoot away from the moving keeper.
- A save or outside shot misses.
- Finish all five.
How to use the controls
Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. A new-round button replaces the current round.
Try this example
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Choose a deliberate next step.
Notice this detail
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Questions that come up during play
For my first round, what is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: Score at least three of five penalties.
As a new player, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
While learning, what example helps explain Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters.
While learning, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
For clarity: Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
For my first round, which play mode does Penalty Shootout use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
For this browser game, where should I start with Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: Aim inside the goal.
As a new player, do I need an account or a payment for Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.
For my first round, how can I find Penalty Shootout again?
Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.
While learning, how do I report an issue with Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.
