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<game>
  <title>3D Penalty Shootout</title>
  <slug>3d-penalty-shootout</slug>
  <short-desc>Step up to the penalty spot! Aim your shot, power up, and kick the ball past the goalkeeper in this fast-paced 3D soccer game.</short-desc>
  <categories>
    <category>Sports Games</category>
    <category>3D Games</category>
    <category>Soccer Games</category>
  </categories>
  <keywords>3d game, soccer game, football game, penalty shootout, sports game, goal, keeper, three.js, html5 game, browser game</keywords>
  <content>
# About 3D Penalty Shootout

Experience the thrill of a high-stakes penalty shootout directly in your browser. 3D Penalty Shootout is an immersive sports game built with Three.js that puts you right on the field. You are one-on-one against a dynamic goalkeeper. Your objective is simple: score as many goals as you can.

The game features a clean 3D environment, including a green pitch, a regulation-sized goal, and responsive physics. With intuitive controls and challenging gameplay, you'll need both precision and timing to find the back of the net. Track your performance with the on-screen scoreboard and strive for a perfect record.

## How to Play

The gameplay is divided into two simple phases: aiming and shooting.

1.  **Aim Your Shot:** When the game starts, you are in 'Aiming' mode. Move your mouse cursor (or drag your finger on a touch screen) left and right to position the ball on the ground.
2.  **Power Up:** Once you've chosen your spot, press and hold the left mouse button or your finger on the screen. A power meter will appear and begin to fill.
3.  **Shoot:** Release the button or your finger to take the shot! The amount of power you charged up will determine the speed and height of your kick.
4.  **Score:** Watch as the ball flies towards the goal. You'll get instant feedback if you score a "GOAL!", if the keeper makes a "SAVED!", or if you "MISS!". The ball will then reset for your next attempt.

## Features

- **Realistic 3D Graphics:** A fully rendered 3D scene with a grassy field, goalposts, shadows, and lighting creates an immersive soccer experience.
- **Dynamic AI Goalkeeper:** The goalkeeper moves from side to side, making each shot a unique challenge that requires you to predict his movement.
- **Intuitive Power Mechanic:** A simple press-and-hold system gives you full control over the power of your shot, allowing for both delicate placement and powerful blasts.
- **Responsive Controls:** Designed to work seamlessly on both desktop (mouse) and mobile (touch) devices.

## Controls

- **Aim:** Move your mouse left and right across the screen.
- **Set Power &amp; Shoot:** Press and hold the left mouse button to increase power, then release to shoot.
- **Mobile Aim:** Drag your finger left and right on the screen.
- **Mobile Shoot:** Tap and hold to charge power, then release to shoot.

## Tips & Strategies

- **Watch the Keeper:** Before you shoot, observe the keeper's movement pattern. Try to aim for the corner he is moving away from.
- **Vary Your Power:** Not every shot needs to be at full power. A medium-power shot aimed at a corner can be more effective and harder for the keeper to save than a predictable blast down the middle.
- **Aim for the Top Corners:** The most difficult shots for the keeper to save are those aimed high and into the corners of the goal. This requires mastering the power meter to get just the right amount of height without sending the ball over the crossbar.
  </content>
  <faq>
    <question>How do I save my progress in the game?</question>
    <answer>The game tracks your score for the current session. If you restart the game using the button or refresh the page, your score will reset to zero.</answer>
    
    <question>Can I play this game on mobile devices?</question>
    <answer>Yes, this game is fully compatible with mobile browsers and supports touch controls for aiming and shooting.</answer>
    
    <question>Is this game free to play?</question>
    <answer>Yes, the game is completely free to play in your browser.</answer>
  </faq>
  <specifications>
    <multiplayer>false</multiplayer>
  </specifications>
</game>

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