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Creative experiment · Browser game

President Punch Out.

President Punch Out is a retro browser boxing game by Carter Dionne. Choose a fighter from a roster inspired by 15 presidents, then enter Arcade or Career mode.

CompletedPublished March 2026Focus: interactive media

Try the project

Step into the ring.

Play President Punch Out in its own tab ↗

Quick control guide

How to play Arcade mode

Select ARCADE MODE, choose your fighter, map, and difficulty, then press FIGHT!

Click inside the game, then use your keyboard:

Keyboard controls
KeysWhat they do
W A S DMove your fighter.
SpacebarAttack / punch.

Pause: Click ⏸ in the top-right corner of the fight area. Choose RESUME to continue or QUIT to leave. Restart: Click ↻ to restart the match.

Mouse and touch controls are also available below the fight area: ← / → to move, ↑ to jump, and 👊 to punch. If the game is cut off, use “Open game in its own tab” above.

Use the game’s on-screen menu to get started. On a small screen, the separate game tab may be easier to use.

The idea

This project combines a retro boxing-game style with presidential characters. It is included here as a creative experiment in interactive media.

President Punch Out project screenshot
Screenshot from the original project.
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