Diverters

A solenoid-controlled playfield object that swings or rotates to redirect the ball onto one of several possible paths. When energized, the diverter changes position to route the ball to an alternate destination — a different lane, ramp return, or playfield area — that the ball would not otherwise reach. Diverters have been part of pinball since the earliest days of the game, with examples appearing as early as 1932, and they remain a fundamental tool in modern playfield design. They enable the game software to dynamically alter the playfield’s geometry, creating different experiences on successive shots through the same area.