This is so typical of home games, that game (just like the B&M game you posted about in the other forum) is going to be a crapshoot (ironic, your town needs better rules!)

Reminds me of the typical home game here (and why I don't play them): 30 "chips" to start, 1/2 blinds that double every 10 minutes, winner takes all but 2nd get his buyin back.

Try to convince them that they could make it a better style