public GameData(int numInitialContestants) {
		// check if within parameters
		if (numInitialContestants > 15 || numInitialContestants < 6)
			return; // if not, do not create GameData item

		weeksRem = numInitialContestants - 2;
		weeksPassed = 0;
		setBetAmount(0);
		this.numInitialContestants = numInitialContestants;
		
		// containers for contestants and users
		allContestants = new ArrayList<Contestant>(numInitialContestants);
		allUsers = new ArrayList<User>(5);
		castOffs = new Contestant[numInitialContestants];

		currentGame = this;
	}