Supermarket Together: How To Build A Self-Checkout

Supermarket Together: A Guide to Self-Checkout Terminals

In Supermarket Together, managing a bustling store solo can be challenging. Juggling cashier duties, restocking, and ordering products often leads to chaos. While friends can help, solo players, especially on higher difficulties, might find the late game overwhelming even with hired employees. A self-checkout system can alleviate some of this pressure. This guide explains how to build and whether it's worth the investment.

How to Build a Self-Checkout

Building a self-checkout terminal is simple. Access the Builder Menu (press Tab) and locate the self-checkout option. Construction costs $2,500, a manageable sum with consistent in-game earnings.

Is it Worth the Investment?

Self-checkout terminals function as expected: they divert customers from busy cashier lines, reducing wait times and minimizing customer frustration. Long wait times increase the risk of shoplifting.

However, early-game investment might be better directed towards unlocking new products via the Franchise Board and stocking shelves. With friends, multiple cashier counters are more efficient. Hiring employees and assigning them to checkout counters is another viable early-game strategy.

A significant drawback is the increased risk of theft. More self-checkout terminals correlate with a higher likelihood of robberies. Therefore, bolstering store security is crucial when implementing this system.

In the late game, or on higher difficulty settings, the increased customer traffic, trash, and shoplifters make self-checkout terminals a valuable asset for solo players, helping to manage the increased workload.