Supermarket Together: How To Build A Self-Checkout

Supermarket Together: A Deep Dive into Self-Checkout Terminals

In Supermarket Together, you're the store manager, responsible for smooth operations. However, solo play can quickly become overwhelming, juggling cashier duties, restocking, and ordering. While friends can alleviate this, solo players, especially on higher difficulties, might struggle even with hired employees. This is where self-checkout terminals become invaluable.

How to Build a Self-Checkout Terminal

Building a self-checkout is simple. Access the Builder Menu (press Tab) and locate the self-checkout option. Construction costs $2,500, a manageable sum with efficient money-making strategies.

Is a Self-Checkout Worth the Investment?

Self-checkout terminals function as expected: they alleviate pressure on your staffed checkout counters, reducing customer wait times and minimizing the risk of impatient customers leaving without paying. However, strategic investment is key. In the early game, prioritizing new products from the Franchise Board and stocking shelves might be more beneficial than immediately purchasing a self-checkout. If playing with friends, multiple staffed counters are a more effective early-game solution. Hiring employees and assigning them to counters is also an option.

While self-checkout streamlines customer flow, particularly for solo players, it introduces a trade-off: increased theft risk. More self-checkout terminals correlate with a higher probability of shoplifting. Therefore, bolstering store security is crucial when implementing this feature.

Late-game challenges, especially on higher difficulty levels, involve increased customer volume, more trash, and more shoplifters. Self-checkout terminals offer a valuable solution to manage the escalating demands of a busy store in Supermarket Together.