Young Inventor Spotlight: Palash Bhasin

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.

(Note from Mary:  It is the 20th Anniversary of the Young Inventor Challenge! We have BIG plans and would love to include you - bring the Young Inventor Challenge to your classroom, be a sponsor, a judge or a volunteer. We appreciate all the help we can get to support the next generation of toy people! Contact Ahren Hoffman ahren@peopleofplay.com today.)