How to play Penalty Shoot Out
Dead simple to learn, hard to put down. Here are the rules, the 5 spots, how the multipliers climb and the one decision that matters: when to cash out.
It is not a slot: it is a penalty
The first thing to grasp is what it is not. Penalty Shoot Out has no reels, paylines, symbols, scatters or wilds. Forget all of that. It is a crash game from Evoplay built like a penalty shootout: you bet, you shoot and the multiplier climbs with every goal. As simple as that.
If you have ever played Aviator, you already understand half of it: the skill is not in "hitting a combination" but in deciding when to cash out before the run ends.
The rules, in 5 steps
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Set your bet
Decide how much to stake on the round. Start small until you get the feel for it.
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Pick a team
There are 24 teams to choose from. It is cosmetic only: it does not change your odds, just the kit.
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Take the penalty
You pick 1 of 5 spots in the goal. The keeper also picks where to dive. If he does not save it, you score.
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Cash out or carry on?
After every goal the multiplier climbs. You can cash out and keep the win, or risk the next penalty.
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Watch out for a miss
If the keeper saves it, you lose that round bet. The whole skill is knowing when to stop.
Where you can shoot
On every shot you pick one of five directions. The keeper picks where to dive. It is a pure duel: there is no pattern you can predict.
Each goal doubles it
The first goal pays 1.92x and each goal after that doubles it, up to 30.72x with all five. Here is the ladder:
More detail in the multipliers guide and on the randomness in RTP and randomness.
Cash out or risk it? The one decision that matters
This is the heart of the game. After every goal you have two options: cash out and keep what you have won, or risk the next penalty to double it. A single miss and you lose the round bet.
There is no "right" answer: it comes down to your appetite for risk. A conservative approach cashes out on the second or third goal, chasing small, steady wins. An aggressive one goes for the 30.72x, accepting that it will miss plenty of times. What does not work is believing there is a pattern or a "predictor": the result is random. We lay it out plainly in are there tricks? and give you real bankroll guidance in strategy.
Best advice: before you put money down, practise free in the demo. You will work out what kind of player you are in five minutes.
Penalty Shoot Out game facts
- Provider
- Evoplay
- Game type
- Crash / instant
- RTP
- 96%
- Max multiplier
- 30.72x
- National teams
- 24
- Shots per round
- 5 penalties
- Free demo
- Yes, no signup
- Provably Fair
- Yes (verifiable)
RTP is a figure published by the provider; check the RTP at the operator before playing, since some casinos run different versions.
Ready to give it a go?
Start free with the demo and, once you have the hang of it, play for real money at a casino with a bonus.
Preguntas frecuentes
How do you play Penalty Shoot Out step by step?
Set your bet, pick a team, shoot at one of the 5 spots and, if you score, decide whether to cash out or carry on. Each goal doubles the multiplier up to a maximum of 30.72x with 5 goals.
Does the team I pick change my odds?
No. Choosing one team or another is purely cosmetic. Every penalty result is random (RNG) and independent.
How many penalties do I take per round?
Up to 5. After the fifth goal you hit the maximum multiplier of 30.72x.
Is it better to cash out early or push your luck?
It depends on your appetite for risk. Cashing out early locks in small, frequent wins; pushing on chases the 30.72x but one miss leaves you with nothing. Practise in the demo.
Are there symbols, paylines or free spins?
No. This is not a slot: there are no reels, symbols, scatters, wilds or free spins. It is a penalty crash game.