Supermarket Together: How To Build A Self-Checkout

Supermarket Together: A Deep Dive into Self-Checkout Terminals

In Supermarket Together, managing your store's smooth operation is key to success. However, juggling cashier duties, restocking, and ordering can quickly become overwhelming, especially solo. While having friends helps, even with hired employees, late-game high-difficulty scenarios can be challenging. This is where the self-checkout terminal proves invaluable.

How to Build a Self-Checkout

Building a self-checkout is simple. Access the Builder Menu (press Tab) and locate the self-checkout option. Construction costs $2,500 – a manageable investment given the game's various income streams.

Is a Self-Checkout Worth the Investment?

Self-checkout terminals function as expected: they alleviate pressure on staffed counters by diverting customers when queues are long, reducing wait times and the risk of impatient customers leaving without paying.

However, early-game investment considerations are crucial. Prioritizing new products from the Franchise Board and stocking shelves might be more beneficial than immediately purchasing self-checkout. If playing with friends, multiple staffed counters are a better early-game strategy. Hiring employees to manage counters is also an option.

A significant drawback is the increased risk of theft. More self-checkout terminals correlate with a higher probability of shoplifting. Therefore, bolstering store security is essential when implementing self-checkout.

Conclusion

In higher difficulty settings and the late game, the increased customer traffic, trash, and shoplifting make self-checkout terminals a valuable asset for solo players. While they offer significant benefits in managing customer flow, remember to balance the investment with other store priorities and to invest in security measures to mitigate the increased risk of theft.