I'm not trying to dissuade anyone from pursuing a variant, but our games usually last all of 15-20 minutes, so player elimination isn't a huge deal for us. The game, as designed, plays fast and fun, and when people in my group get eliminated they seem to enjoy just watching the carnage unfold. I usually run stupid color commentary and engage in hyperbolic smack talk once I've been eliminated.
Just my perspective...
Just my perspective...