Foxy Lady, released in 1981 by Game Plan, stands as a curious relic of the era’s fascination with the cocktail table format. Designed by Ed Cebula and Wendell McAdams, this solid-state machine trades the traditional vertical backbox for a low-profile, tabletop aesthetic intended to anchor lounge bars and game rooms. With artwork by Paul Loreli, the table leans into a distinctively retro, stylized vibe, offering a four-player experience that feels intimate yet surprisingly deep for its compact footprint.
The playfield layout is defined by its symmetry and reliance on precision ball control, featuring a trio of kick-out holes labeled A, B, and C that serve as the machine’s mechanical centerpiece. Landing in these saucers triggers a digital roulette wheel, which cycles through potential rewards ranging from bonus multipliers and point spikes to the coveted Extra Ball or Special. The action is frantic, utilizing two pop bumpers and a pair of spinners that keep the ball moving; notably, the slingshots act as a dynamic toggle, shifting the 1,000-point value between the two spinners to force players to adapt their shot selection on the fly.
Mastering Foxy Lady requires a disciplined approach to the playfield’s numerous rollover buttons. By consistently clearing the top, bottom, and midfield lanes, players can steadily inflate their end-of-ball bonus, turning a standard game into a high-scoring run. Because the game is a cocktail unit, the perspective can be disorienting for those accustomed to upright cabinets, but the rhythmic nature of hitting those A, B, and C saucers to gamble on the roulette wheel makes it an addictive, classic challenge for any collector of Game Plan’s unique catalog.