Boxer and hammer arcade machines are both popular strength-tester redemption games, but they use different physical actions, mechanics, and equipment. A boxer arcade requires you to punch a suspended punching bag with your fists, while a hammer arcade requires you to swing a physical mallet or hammer down onto a striking pad

boxing punch machine

tests a player’s physical strike force on a hanging bag, while comparing models typically highlights differences in design, scoring metrics (power, speed, or reflexes),

Hammer Arcade: 

You grab a heavy attached rubber or padded mallet (often weighing around 2 kg) and smash a lower mechanical cylinder or pad. It tests upper-body swing force and leverage.