This scheme should be probably played with 2 teams 8 worms each per player, otherwise it makes no sense. Starter always wins unless he/she gets extremely unlucky with placement or makes a spectacular screw-up early on.
I think 2 teams sound better
2 teams but bo1 !?
I don't know... maybe host a cup with 2 teams?????? and try bo1 bo3 and bo5?????
hmm afaik bytor eventually proposed that