Usually a tourny is made up of even number of games, so that for
every lane change, there will be an equal number of games. 5 games
is ok, but u have to determine if after 2 games change lane or
after 3. That's the tricky part. If a lane suit u, yr 3 games is
gonna help u. But if the lanes is bad, that 3 games is oso gonna
kill u, how to save yrself with the remaining 2 games?
As for the prices, i'm fine with anything except gifts. Cos somehow
they may be irrevalant for my usage. 
Suggestion for competition? Well, how abt this? if yr frds die die
want only 5 games, then i propose we'll play the 5games and take
best 4 games scores to tabulate. Just a $0.02 thots
Well, asian games approaching, so N'team trg very hard at classic.
Not susprising that the lanes there will be fully booked. Other
venue...maybe prataman's CBC? if he can help us forgo the $5
entrance fees 
Oh yes. jordan, i have a frd who's keen to join. still got
places?