I tried something a little different for last years ACT Open Masters, taking my inspiration from other events.
The format we ran was block of games, cut to top x, then everyone on the same pair bowling one game blocks moving to a different pair each game, low game eliminated.
It was the first time I'd seen a crowd of spectators at a local event here, and one of very few times I've seen a crowd hanging on every ball as one split could be sending the hot favourite home.
The low game eliminator sounds good. Id be keen to bowl something with that format in it.
Personally, I am a fan of your classic matchplay, but am open to trying new formats.