Stop Magnets

An electromagnet mounted beneath the playfield that catches a moving ball and brings it to a dead stop, holding it in place until the game’s software releases it according to programmed rules. Unlike the general-purpose Magnets that deflect or slow the ball, a stop magnet is specifically designed to halt the ball completely — freezing it mid-trajectory for dramatic effect before releasing it into a new situation. The mechanism gives game designers precise control over ball placement and timing, enabling scripted moments where the ball pauses, the display delivers information, and play resumes with the ball in a deliberate position.