The disclosed embodiments relate to devices and methods for facilitating the operations and usage of electronic candle devices. In one exemplary aspect, an imitation candle device is disclosed. The imitation candle device comprises a body including a top surface, the top surface including an opening; a flame element having an upper portion shaped to mimic a flame of a candle and to protrude out of the opening, and a magnetic lower portion; and a magnetic base plate positioned within the body and below the flame element, comprising: a central section operable to repel the magnetic lower portion of the flame element, a peripheral section operable to attract the magnetic lower portion of flame element, and a plurality of light sources to emit light onto the flame element.