Anime Shop Simulator ID Check Guide
Quick answer
ID checks are confirmed for 18+ manga at checkout. The official Steam community update says under-18 customers cannot be sold age-restricted goods, but penalties and detailed failure rules are not verified yet.
Anime Shop Simulator includes checkout ID checks for age-restricted manga. The official Steam community update "Checkout Checks" says 18+ manga is part of the assortment and that customers under 18 cannot be sold age-restricted goods.
For the general store loop, read the Anime Shop Simulator Shop Management Guide. For theft detection at checkout, use the Scanner Guide.
What Is Confirmed
| ID Check Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| 18+ manga exists as a restricted category | Confirmed |
| Customers can be checked at checkout | Confirmed |
| Under-18 customers cannot be sold restricted goods | Confirmed |
| Scanner use is connected to hidden restricted goods and theft detection | Confirmed |
Checkout Priority
Treat ID checks as a checkout responsibility until launch proves otherwise. In co-op, the checkout player should own ID verification while another player watches the floor for messes, thieves and vandalism.
See the Anime Shop Simulator Co-op Roles Guide for a four-player role split.
Not Verified Yet
- The exact input flow for checking an ID.
- Whether the game pauses, slows or queues customers during ID checks.
- The penalty for selling restricted goods to an under-18 customer.
- Whether fake IDs exist.
- Whether the rule changes by difficulty, day or product tier.
Sources
| Source | Use |
|---|---|
| Steam Community Hub | "Checkout Checks" update for 18+ manga, under-18 sales restriction and scanner context |
| Steam Store | Shop management and checkout context |