CRA and CR Versions of the Same Games

[Cris]

Hi Guys,

Just wondering about something. Had a search around and ended up more confused than when I started!

What the heck is the difference between CR and CRA versions of the same games, and which would be more desirable to play at home?

I've seen CRA machines called "light" machines, is this because the odds (1 in 99 compared to 1 in 378 if I understand that correctly) of hitting a jackpot are much higher, but that payout would be much smaller?

To me that would make it a lot more desirable for home use right?

Cheers

Cris

[lotsoballs]

Yes, the lighter the better for home use. Huge payouts aren’t as meaningful at home with no cash on the line. (Presumably)

[Drunkenclam]

I think CRA is used by Heiwa as their sweet range. Not sure about the others

[Cris]

What does “sweet range” mean?

Cheers

Cris

[PekoJPF]

Low variance machines are known as '甘デジ' which says Amadeji once romanised. The 甘 means "Sweet" as in sweet tasting, or in this case, less scary in terms of odds and variance. The Deji means Digital (basically not a hanemono)

So a CRA would be Card Reader (Amadeji) and mean the machine is soft and easy to hit.
The only other variation Ive seen is CRF which Sankyo use (The F stands for Fever, which is what they say instead of Bonus.)

MAX (1/399) None around now
ミドル
ライトミドル I believe 1/199 and above
ライト
甘デジ/遊パチ 1/119 or below
These are fairly subjective though (apart from the old MAX)

[Cris]

Excellent explanation. Thank you.

Cheers

Cris

[naha13]

Good info. I never knew the difference. Thanks!