Money back for first one out in MTT - Thoughts?

[AndysDaddy]

What effect (if any) would including a prize for the first player eliminated in a small MTT (30-40 players)? I am thinking of adding this to the tourny I plan to host next month. Obviously, it would only affect the game up until the time the first player busted.

Assuming the prize was the amount of the buy in (freeze out), would it affect your play at all? How about your average donk? I was thinking it would losen up play at the start when players might ordinarily play a little tight as they ease into the game.

Second, and not that I plan on trying this bit, but more for curiosity, what if the last place prize was double the buy-in? Would the first hand be an all-in fest as people try to double up (chips or money)? Hmmm. What if you paid the top 5 and bottom 5? Ok - that would just be weird.

I'm serious about the first question, though, so please discuss.
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Scott