by Young Inventor Challenge | 03 Jul 2025
Biographies and Interviews

Name: Palash Bhasin
Location: Issaquah, WA
YIC: 2024 Senior Most Engaging Winner
Invention(s): Ultramons
Where is your invention now?
I ran a kickstarter campaign in 2024 and raised $13,315 USD to get my Ultramons board game and two expansion packs manufactured. I received the shipment from the manufacturer in May of 2025 and I am currently in the process of shipping the orders to the kickstarter backers. I also have the game up for sale at Ultramons.com and will soon make it available for sale on Amazon.com. I will do another round of manufacturing for the game once the existing copies are sold.
Have you invented any other toys or games since your participation in the YIC?
Yes, I am working on a strategy board game, based on the Viking theme.
Are you planning to work or study in a related field (STEM, design, entrepreneurship, toy/game industry, etc.)?
I am currently in 7th grade, middle school. I love designing board games and would like to be an entrepreneur longer term.
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