Supermarket Together: How To Build A Self-Checkout

Supermarket Together: A Deep Dive into Self-Checkout Terminals

In Supermarket Together, managing your store efficiently 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 solo play can be challenging. 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 once you've established a steady income.

Is Building a Self-Checkout Worth It?

Self-checkout terminals function as expected: they alleviate pressure on your staffed counters by directing customers to available self-service options, reducing wait times and the risk of impatient customers leaving. However, early game investment might be better focused on expanding product lines via the Franchise Board. If you have friends, multiple staffed counters are a more efficient early-game strategy. Hiring employees for staffed counters is also a viable alternative.

The Downside: Increased Theft Risk

While self-checkout eases customer management, it unfortunately increases the risk of shoplifting. More self-checkout terminals correlate to a higher probability of theft. Therefore, upgrading your store's security is crucial if you implement self-checkout.

In conclusion, self-checkout terminals in Supermarket Together provide significant relief, particularly during late-game high-difficulty solo play, when customer volume, trash, and theft become more prevalent. Weigh the benefits against the increased theft risk and your current store setup before investing.