Supermarket Together: How To Build A Self-Checkout

In Supermarket Together, you're the boss, responsible for keeping your store running smoothly. But solo play can quickly become overwhelming, juggling cashier duties, restocking, and ordering supplies. While teamwork makes the dream work, solo players, especially on higher difficulties, might find the late game a real challenge, even with hired help. The solution? A self-checkout system!

Here's how to build one:

Building a Self-Checkout in Supermarket Together

Building a self-checkout terminal is simple. Open the Builder Menu (press Tab) and locate the self-checkout option. It costs $2,500 – a manageable investment given the various money-making opportunities in the game.

Is a Self-Checkout Worth It?

Self-checkout terminals function as expected: when your regular counters are busy, customers will utilize the self-checkout, reducing lines and minimizing impatient customers. Remember, slow checkout times can lead to shoplifting!

The terminal's cost is low, making it accessible early on. However, in the early game, prioritizing new products from the Franchise Board and stocking shelves might be more beneficial than immediately investing in self-checkout. If you have friends helping, additional checkout counters staffed by players might be a better early-game strategy. Hiring employees and assigning them to counters is also an option.

While self-checkout eases customer management, particularly in solo play, it does increase the risk of theft. More self-checkout counters mean a higher chance of robberies. Therefore, invest in security upgrades to protect your profits.

Late-game challenges on higher difficulties—increased customer traffic, more trash, and more thieves—make self-checkout terminals invaluable for solo players in Supermarket Together. They offer a significant boost to managing the chaos and keeping your store running efficiently.