party mini step strategy

[olliepower]

As you all know that in the steps you usually have to place better than top 3 in order to get the next higher step. I can only particulary remember step one where only the 1st place advances. In light of the need to get first, how should you play differently from standard sit n go strategy, where the most important thing is getting top 3.

Any suggestions are welcome because i am a noob at sat strategy.