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Fairground strikers and similar games of strength are as old as the fairground itself. Coin-operated Strength Testers first appeared with Robert William Page's patent of 1885. By measuring a force applied to a spring or counter-weight, they were mechanically similar to weighing scales. Testing grip, twist, punch and blow (spirometers), they were popular in the hard-living, working class culture of the industrial age. An alternative to arm wrestling, they could be used to settle wagers or impress the opposite sex with demonstrations of physical prowess.

Category: Strength Testers

Lighthouse Grip

Iconic seaside arcade piece, the tall Lighthouse Grip tester was in imposing sight in any arcade. The object was to progressively light the windows by squeezing the handles together, attempting to reach the beacon at the top, whereupon a siren announced your achievement to everyone.

Quested Automatics 1932