Participants: 19 employees of INDEX-6 Ltd.
Steps along the way: 12
Approximate distance: 4.5 km
Approximate duration: 2.5-3 hours
Language of the game: Bulgarian
Organized by: Inner Voice for INDEX-6 Ltd.
On September 27, 2025, the urban quest game Plovdiv Awake (Буден Пловдив) was held in Plovdiv, organized by Inner Voice specifically for the employees of INDEX-6 Ltd. The company is an established European producer for hygienic filling machines for efficient bottling of liquid food and nonfood products.
The game was part of a company team building with the main goals of team cohesion, creating a healthy competitive environment and developing teamwork in an unconventional and fun way.
In order to satisfy the client, Inner Voice aimed to provide an experience that:
- would be interesting for all employees, regardless of their acquaintance with similar activities
- would develop teamwork skills, while at the same time creating positive emotions and lasting memories
- would show participants new and interesting places in Plovdiv
The company employees who participated were between 25 and 50 years old. A large part of the team had no previous experience with similar games, but despite this, everyone actively participated and performed at an excellent level.
Inner Voice offered an adapted version of the game with 12 riddles, dedicated to the stories of six significant Bulgarian people associated with the city (including Ivan Vazov and Hristo G. Danov). The number of riddles was tailored to the difficulty and the time range of 2-3 hours, previously determined by the client.
What was unique about the game was the inclusion of actors and props, which turned it into a combination of logical, creative and physical challenges. Each team also had the opportunity to use hints to cope successfully, regardless of their previous experience.
The event was held in Plovdiv on September 27, 2025, with a start from Dondukov Garden and a finish in front of the Ivan Vazov National Library. 5 teams of 4-5 people participated, a total of 19 company employees. The atmosphere was dynamic, competitive and very fun - the teams were highly motivated to win, and after the end of the game they continued to discuss their experiences in a work environment.
The proven format Plovdiv Awake was used - one of the audience’s favorite games, experienced by over 50 teams and confirmed its effectiveness with a balance between difficulty and fun.
The final results of the game were as follows:
- All participants had fun and worked successfully as a team.
- The employees said that they would participate in similar activities again.
- In the feedback, the teams said that working together with Inner Voice was easy and enjoyable.
- The participants shared that they discovered new places in the city and learned interesting facts thanks to the informative texts integrated into the game.
- The game contributed to a positive team spirit and created memories that employees talk about with a smile.
This project proves that urban quest games are an excellent tool for team building - they not only create an occasion for fun, but also help teams to unite, communicate in a new way and build trust with each other.
The example of INDEX-6 Ltd. shows that:
- Urban quest games can be adapted according to the specific needs of each company (number of participants, time, content).
- Such activities can be further personalized - with corporate elements, special questions or prizes.
- The partnership between business and creative organizations such as Inner Voice leads to memorable team building experiences.
