Thrust Magnets

An electromagnet mounted beneath the playfield that accelerates the ball rather than stopping or deflecting it. When energized, the magnet propels the ball forward with additional speed, functioning as an invisible kicker that boosts the ball’s momentum without any visible mechanical contact. Unlike Stop Magnets that halt the ball or Diverter Magnets that bend its path, a thrust magnet adds raw energy — the ball speeds up as it crosses the magnet’s field, as if pushed by an unseen hand. The mechanism allows designers to maintain ball velocity in areas where friction would normally slow play.