The penalty shoot-out is a high-stakes moment in any football match, where the outcome of the game hangs in the balance. In the world of online slots, NetEnt has brought this electrifying experience to life with "Penalty Shoot Out", a thrilling game that combines stunning graphics and immersive sound effects with exciting gameplay features.
Theme and Design
The theme of the slot is centered around football’s most intense moment – the penalty shoot-out. As players enter the game, they are transported to a virtual site stadium filled with cheering crowds and pulsating lights. The background image depicts a packed stadium, complete with giant screens displaying the action on the pitch.
In terms of design, the slot features vibrant colors and crisp graphics that bring the atmosphere of a live match to life. The reels themselves are adorned with various football-themed symbols, including players kicking the ball, goalkeepers making saves, referees signaling for penalties, and football fans cheering from the stands. These symbols are all expertly rendered in 3D, creating an immersive visual experience.
Symbols
The standard reel symbols include a range of football-related icons:
- A player running with the ball
- A goalkeeper diving to make a save
- A referee signaling for a penalty
- Three different types of fans (cheering, waving flags, and holding up scarves)
These symbols pay out varying amounts depending on the number of times they appear in combination on the reels. The more complex symbol combinations involve multiple icons and reward higher payouts.
Payouts
The payout table lists all possible winning combinations for each standard reel symbol. These include wins for two to five matching symbols, as well as three special combinations (Wild Kick, Bonus Save, and Free Kicks).
- Wild Kick: Any player symbol becomes a wild substitute for other players
- Bonus Save: A goalkeeper saves the ball from a penalty kick, awarding free spins and additional bonuses
- Free Kicks: Multiple bonus rounds with increased payouts awarded
The payout rates are listed in a clear, easy-to-read format at the bottom of each page.
Wilds
The Wild Kick feature is triggered when any player symbol lands on reels 2 or 3. These icons become wild substitutes for other players and remain active throughout that spin.
Scatters
No scatter symbols appear in this slot game. All winning combinations must be based solely upon matching three or more standard reel symbols.
Bonus Features
The "Penalty Shoot Out" bonus round is triggered by landing at least two Bonus Save icons anywhere on reels 1 through 4. This mode plays out as a series of free spins with various football-themed bonuses activated periodically throughout the game session:
- Goalkeeper Save: Randomly blocks shots from penalty kicks, freezing them and offering extra opportunities for win
- Power Play: Multipliers applied to winning combinations during this feature increase payouts by up to 10x
Free Spins
Players can trigger three free spin rounds using specific bonus features activated within the Penalty Shoot Out mode. A fourth free spin round is granted when triggering the third.
In Free Kicks, all player and goalkeeper icons on a reel become Wild Kick substitutes for that one spin, boosting potential payout rates significantly during this special period.
RTP
Return to Player (RTP) metrics measure what fraction of each bet placed in-game actually returns as winnings. For "Penalty Shoot Out", NetEnt reports an RTP range between 94% and 96%. This average falls within the upper mid-range for slots available today, placing it at a competitive level with popular online games.
Volatility
The overall volatility rating varies based on your selected betting amount: high bet amounts incur greater risk while lower bets may see less of this type or frequency.
