The game was initially invented in Japan in 1989 and did gain some traction for around 6 years before but didn’t gain popularity again until around 2004/2005 when the now CEO of Spikeball Inc. purchased the patent for $800 and revamped the game to be what we know and love today.

Roundnet is a team sport played by two teams consisting of two players each. Opposing team members line up across from each other with the Spikeball™ roundnet set in the center.