What TV show did Ruder pitch his product on?
Shark Tank
For the first 5 years, where did Ruder sell Spikeball?
100% online
What does Spiderman have to do with this story?
Daymond who gave the deal on Sharktank had friends at Marvel who wanted to brand it as a Spiderman Spikeball set. Ruder felt it would cheapen the game.
Why did they raise the price to $59.00?
They improved the quality and added a few more balls to the kit.
When was Spikeball first invented?
In the 1980s
Where did Ruder and his friends come up with the idea to try and revive Spikeball?
Playing it on the beach in Hawaii (Beach - Hawaii)
Why was going on Sharktank a risk?
You don't know if your episode will even air. You don't know if you'll get a deal. The deal might fall apart. But even the airtime can help build sales.
Why did Ruder think people would buy the game?
The reaction people had when they saw Ruder and his friends playing the game. They asked: 1) What's that game? 2) How do I play it? 3) Where do I get it?