Abstract: Apparatus for use in playing a game, comprises a ball and a target. The target has on its surface objective areas to be struck by the ball. The target is in the form of an upstanding post and the objective areas are of equal size and disposed on opposite faces of the target.The target includes indicator lights for denoting when an objective area has been struck by the ball. Each objective area is connected with a respective indicator light so that the objective area struck may be easily identified.The objective areas each have a pressure-sensitive actuator, which operates the corresponding indicator light.