Need Advice for Home Tournament

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Hi all,

This one is for all the aspiring tournament directors.

I have been running the best darn home tournament for the past several months and have been refining the experience from time to time. It may be picky, but I am wondering about starting chip denominations.

It might not make a difference either way, but I wanted to hear some constructive thoughts.

10,000 in chips each. 12-16 people

the blinds are..

100-200
200-400
400-800
800-1600
1000-2000
1500-3000
2000-4000
3000-6000
etc.

But THIS is my question. Given the number of people (and thus chips in play) as well as the eventual need to combine tables, which chip breakdown would you start with?...

1 X 5000
3 X 1000
2 X 500
10 X 100

OR

1 X 5000
2 X 1000
3 X 500
15 X 100

OR

something esle

A bit anal? sure. But I want to introduce a set up and avoid changing it month to month if possible. I would also like to avoid colouring up as the night goes on, but I will if need be.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts,

R