What's the ideal # of big blinds to be "in-game?"

[panthers63]

early in a tourney table position isn't as important with pocket pairs. Later I would only play 9s or less if I knew it would be against 1 player. Usually means all in if 5bb or less or fold em in late pos. if its already crowded.

[eqgh5uea]

early in a tourney table position isn't as important with pocket pairs. Later I would only play 9s or less if I knew it would be against 1 player. Usually means all in if 5bb or less or fold em in late pos. if its already crowded.

Alright, thanks!