Bigger or Better

Divide everyone into groups and give each group a paperclip or other small item.

Each group can go door-to-door (or just to friends' houses, which is a little safer). At the first place they visit, the group holds up the paperclip and asks whoever answers if they can trade anything bigger or better for it (you may need to explain the game to whoever answers the door, but once they get it they'll usually help you out). They might trade you something like a pencil. At the next place, you knock and display the pencil and ask if they can trade anything bigger or better for it, and so it continues. Set a time limit, and have everyone meet back together to see who has traded up to the biggest or best thing. Whoever has is the winner.

At some doors you may (and can) decline the trade someone offers if it isn't bigger or better, but it can be more fun if you accept whatever they offer you.

(Games I've participated in have had groups come back with space heaters, mattress toppers, and a real rabbit with cage and accessories. Can you do better?)

Supplies:
paperclips