The present invention relates to an apparatus for playing by means of launching projectiles, comprising at least one projectile propulsion device for propelling projectiles which slide on a playing surface; a raised substrate below which the launched projectiles circulate; and a set of playing pieces, the substrate being provided with means for the detachable support of the mentioned playing pieces comprising a pedestal on which at least one playing piece is stably placed; and a corresponding actuation lever, rotatably mounted with respect to the substrate, the power arm of which extends below the substrate and is susceptible to being hit by one of the propelled projectiles, forcing the lever to suddenly rotate about its rotation shaft such that it drives the rotating pedestal or the piece placed on it.