In Supermarket Together, you're in charge of a bustling store, juggling everything from cashier duties to restocking. Solo play, especially on higher difficulties, can quickly become overwhelming. While hiring employees helps, a self-checkout system can significantly alleviate the pressure. This guide explains how to build and utilize this valuable asset.

How to Build a Self-Checkout

Building a self-checkout is easy. 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 It?

Self-checkouts function as expected, diverting customers from busy cashier lines, reducing wait times, and minimizing customer impatience. Long wait times increase the risk of shoplifting.

Early game, prioritizing new products and stocking shelves might be wiser than immediately investing in self-checkouts. With friends, multiple cashier stations are a more efficient early-game solution. Hiring employees and assigning them to checkouts is also a viable strategy.

However, self-checkouts aren't without drawbacks. They increase the likelihood of theft. The more self-checkouts you have, the greater the risk of shoplifters. To counter this, prioritize store security upgrades alongside self-checkout installations.

Late-game and higher difficulty settings bring increased customer volume, more trash, and more thieves. Self-checkouts become invaluable tools for managing the chaos and maintaining control of your store in these challenging scenarios.