Kick-Out Holes

Holes in the playfield that capture the ball and then eject it back into play via a solenoid-powered kicker. Also called saucers, scoops, or eject holes depending on their orientation and mechanism. The ball disappears below the playfield surface — a moment of pause in the action — before being launched back out, often to a specific location that sets up the next shot. Kick-out holes serve as collection points for mode starts, locks, and awards, and their placement fundamentally shapes the flow of a playfield design.