did somehing similar on Stars. Just play the rockiest rock for the frst couple of rungs and you should be able to generate a good return of tickets for the next rungs. the play at the first couple of rungs is usually awful. don"t bother trying to bluff or set up plays.
At the higher levels it"s a little harder as people will buy in directly here to try and bash the weak players who have fluked qualification.
good luck