Bigger and Better

Bigger and Better is a scavenger hunt type of game with a trading twist.  You’ll be searching for and trading regular items such as pens, paper clips and other things.  Bigger and Better is a good game for large gatherings and family reunions.  This is a team game and works best if there are at least three people per team although two people per team can work as well.   In order to win, your team has to have the biggest and best item by the time the game ends.

To start playing, give each team one small object that is low in value.  Each team must then head out to a public place like a park or around the neighborhood and try to trade up their items.  This takes team work as everyone must agree to the trade.  The team must also decide as a group how to go about canvassing for the item.  Set a time limit of one or two hours and make sure there is at least one adult on each team for safety’s sake.  Once time is up, everyone head back to judge the findings and vote for a winner.  The judging criteria include size, value and creativity.  Each team presents their item and gives the trade history then, everyone votes for the biggest, the most valuable and the most creative.  You can include other judging criteria if you want.  Remember that a team cannot vote for themselves.  

This is an excellent team building game or a good activity for a family on a Saturday.  It works best with older children because of the knowledge needed to make good trades.