It is with immense pride that I announce that Évolutio.1999 has been awarded the silver medal at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, which took place from April 9 to 13, 2025. This prestigious event, recognized as the world's largest invention competition, once again highlighted international innovation, creativity, and technical excellence.
This silver medal recognizes Lionel Blégean's 25 years of work, passion, and dedication to designing a game that pushes the boundaries of traditional chess. Évolutio.1999 captivated the jury with its modular 192-square board, its 3 central rotating wheels, and its unique strategic mechanisms, allowing for dynamic and interactive games for 2 to 4 players.
The Geneva Competition provided exceptional visibility for the game, attracting the attention of inventors, scientists, and enthusiasts from around the world. The enthusiastic feedback from visitors and experts confirmed the revolutionary potential of Évolutio.1999 to redefine the experience of strategy games.
I would like to extend my warm thanks to the jury and the organizers of the competition for this honorary distinction, as well as to everyone who has supported this project since its inception. This silver medal is not just a reward: it is an invitation to continue to innovate, share, and grow.
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Prestigious Encounters in Geneva: Évolutio.1999 Captivates International Universities
Has also attracted the attention of renowned academic institutions. Among them, two prestigious establishments came to meet me to discuss the educational and innovative potential of the game: Lingnan University of Hong Kong and Baptist University Affiliated School.
These rich and inspiring exchanges highlighted the growing interest of academic circles in Évolutio.1999, perceived as an innovative educational tool capable of stimulating strategic thinking, creativity, and cognitive skills in players of all ages.
Lingnan University of Hong Kong, recognized for its research excellence and commitment to social innovation, expressed its admiration for Évolutio.1999's unique game mechanics, particularly its central rotating wheels and its modular board, which make it an ideal medium for the study of probability, logic, and complex decision-making.
For its part, Baptist University Affiliated School emphasized the accessible and inclusive aspect of the game, which encourages collaboration and interaction while offering challenges adapted to different skill levels. Their educational team is already planning to integrate Évolutio.1999 into their programs to enrich the learning of mathematics and strategy.
These meetings confirmed that Évolutio.1999 goes beyond the simple framework of a game to become an object of study and experimentation in the educational field. I am honored that such prestigious institutions have shown their interest and enthusiasm for this project.
The Holy Grail of Innovation: Évolutio.1999 Receives the King Abdulaziz University Award from Saudi Arabia in Geneva
April 2025 will remain etched in the history of Évolutio.1999 as the month of its ultimate consecration. At the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, our revolutionary game not only won the silver medal, but also received the most prestigious distinction: the Innovation Award from King Abdulaziz University of Saudi Arabia.
This exceptional award - the holy grail of innovation - represents the culmination of 25 years of research, passion, and dedication. King Abdulaziz University, ranked among the best universities in the world and recognized for its academic excellence, thus honored the truly revolutionary nature of Évolutio.1999.
The international jury particularly highlighted:
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The conceptual audacity of the modular 192-square board
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The mechanical ingenuity of the 3 central rotating wheels
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The unprecedented strategic depth for 2 to 4 players
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The exceptional educational potential for cognitive development
This prestigious recognition places Évolutio.1999 in the pantheon of great gaming innovations, alongside inventions that have marked the history of strategy games. The King Abdulaziz University Award consecrates not only a game, but a vision: that of democratizing a resolutely modern, accessible, and strategically unlimited form of chess.
To all who believed in this project from the beginning, to all the enthusiasts who tested, advised, and supported: this award is yours. Together, we pushed the boundaries of what is possible.
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Thank you all!