Why That S$28k 'Squid Game' Event Worked

The Team Bonding Event That Got Everyone Talking

You probably saw the news.

A Singapore company gave away S$28,888 in cash at a ‘Squid Game’ themed event. It was exciting, fun, and people loved it.

What many people don’t know is that Carnival Empire was the expert team behind it.

We planned the games, the creative ideas, and all the behind-the-scenes details. At Carnival Empire, we love turning big ideas into amazing, fun events that build stronger teams.

This event wasn’t just luck. It was a perfect example of how our smart planning works. Here’s how we made this amazing night happen.

China worker, 49, wins S$28,888 cash in S'pore company's Squid Game-inspired challenge organized by Carnival Empire — China worker, 49, wins S$28,888 cash in S’pore company’s Squid Game-inspired challenge organized by Carnival Empire

The Carnival Empire Approach: How We Did It

This is what we do best. We don’t just “run games”; we design fun with a purpose. Here’s how our expert approach came to life for this event:

1. Creative Customisation The ‘Squid Game’ idea and the big prize got everyone’s attention. But the real fun was in the games. We custom-designed challenges like ‘Hot Potato’ and ‘Tug-of-War’ that were easy for everyone to play and incredibly exciting. For one night, job titles didn’t matter. The 49-year-old driver had the same chance to win as a manager.

2. Professional Facilitators & Management Running a game for 309 people with a big prize is a huge job. Our professional hosts kept the energy high, and our team managed every detail: the rules, the judging (to keep it fair), and safety. This is what a great Office Event and Team Building experience should be.

3. Full Event Setup & Logistics This was a full-on production. Our team handled all the logistics, from the staging and AV to the game props and prize-giving ceremony. It’s part of our complete Corporate Events Planning Services. We managed all the hard work so our client and their guests could just enjoy the night.

The Result: A Happy Team (and a Viral Story)

The event was a huge success.

It gave a loyal employee a life-changing prize. It created an amazing story that all 309 guests are still telling. And it got great news coverage, showing everyone that Pollisum is a top-class employer.

The winner, Mr. Yin, said it best: “I feel proud to tell my family that working in Pollisum is really good.”

That is the best payback you can get.

You Don’t Need a S$28k Prize. You Need a Plan.

You don’t need to give away a car to build a great team.

You just need to stop boring them.

At Carnival Empire, we create events that people actually want to be at. Events that have a purpose. Events that create the “adrenaline” and “connection” that build legendary teams.

Let’s build your next event. One that they’ll talk about for all the right reasons.