THE PLAYBOOK · HNZKBY
Read before your next round of Penalty Shootout
Bring your attention to one round of Penalty Shootout. Score at least three of five penalties. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
Practice beyond the first move
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Notice the feedback after each input.
What you need to achieve
Score at least three of five penalties. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
Follow these playing steps
- Aim inside the goal.
- Shoot away from the moving keeper.
- A save or outside shot misses.
- Finish all five.
How your actions work
Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Use the visible help when you are unsure of the next input.
Put the rules into context
An edge target may beat the keeper but must stay within the posts. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Look for the relevant detail.
Check this before moving on
The keeper reacts after the shot, so aim matters. A different version of the game may use a different rule. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Answers about the rules and controls
Before I begin, what is the goal of Penalty Shootout?
Keep this in mind: Score at least three of five penalties.
On this playing page, how do I control Penalty Shootout?
The key detail is this: Pointer/touch, aim buttons and Shoot.
As a new player, what example helps explain Penalty Shootout?
Here is the relevant explanation: 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.
As a new player, what format does Penalty Shootout offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Take five penalty kicks in a solo shooting challenge.
Before I begin, which play mode does Penalty Shootout use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.