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Death in the Dairy Aisle
A Small‑Town Murder Mystery Party Game
For 9 players
Low‑fat milk. High‑stakes murder.
A quiet evening in a small mountain town. A nearly empty grocery store. And one scream that changes everything.
Minutes before closing time, the town’s mayor is found dead in the dairy aisle -stabbed, with a note left behind. The store is locked down, and only nine people were inside when it happened.
One of them is the killer.
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Meet the Suspects
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John McDolittle
The wealthiest man in Wellington, owner of the local newspaper, and rumored to be eyeing a future in politics. How far would he go to protect his reputation?
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Muriel Munroy
An outspoken city councillor whose decisions have changed Wellington and not everyone approves. Who has she angered along the way?
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Detective Roger Reinhart
The town’s senior detective, respected but hot‑tempered, with a very public disagreement with the mayor. What was really said behind closed doors?
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Austin Peterson
A lifelong local working the supermarket closing shift, rarely seen without a laid‑back attitude and the lingering smell of weed. Is he as oblivious as he seems - or just pretending to be?
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Henry Henderson
A well‑regarded teacher and part‑time realtor facing the loss of his job if the Waldorf school closes. What happens when stability starts to slip?
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Bethany Bergstrom
A fiercely opinionated parent who moved to Wellington for a better life for her son. How much is she willing to fight for what she believes is right?
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Isabella Astor
A gentle lifelong resident whose memory isn’t what it once was. What might she have seen - or forgotten - over the years?
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Shirley Sparrow
A beloved community volunteer who knows everyone and everything happening in town. Is knowledge power - or a liability?
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Ivy Astor
Recently returned from New York with money, questions, and a story that doesn’t quite satisfy the locals. Why did she really come back now?
The Story
Welcome to Wellington, British Columbia: a small town where everyone knows everyone - and no one is quite as innocent as they seem.
When Mayor Rosie Walker is murdered in the local grocery store, suspicion immediately falls on the remaining shoppers. In a town this small, grudges don’t stay buried for long, and everyone has a reason they’d rather keep to themselves.
Can you sort fact from fiction and uncover the truth before the night is over?
How Do You Play It?
Death in the Dairy Aisle is a guided‑improv murder mystery that’s easy to follow and fun to play.
Each player receives:
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A fully developed character sheet
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Personal secrets and motivations
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Individual tasks to pursue during the game
You can have fun with dressing up for your character, and you can interpret that in any way you like.
At the party, the mystery unfolds as you talk to one another, complete your tasks and find answers.
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No acting experience required
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Beginner‑friendly
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The host does not know the solution
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Everyone gets to examine the evidence to solve the crime
What Does the Host DO?
Hosting Death in the Dairy Aisle is straightforward and fully guided.
The host will:
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Download the PDF files
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Read the introduction and host checklist
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Print the game materials following the checklist instructions
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Assign characters to players
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Organise the party
On the day of the game, simply follow the step‑by‑step checklist, which walks you through setup, gameplay, and the final reveal.
Clear instructions guide you through every stage, making it easy to host - even if this is your first murder mystery.
No acting or mystery‑solving experience is required - the host does not know the solution in advance.
Perfect For
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Games nights and dinner parties
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Groups who love clever plots and quirky humour
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Players who want an immersive story without complicated rules
Why Players Love It
Players often tell us they’re impressed by:
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The creativity and cleverness of the plot
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How well the storylines intertwine
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The memorable characters
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How easy it is to follow and get immersed
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The fact that everyone has unique tasks, so you're not all asking the same questions to one another
Most importantly, people finish the game already asking when they can play the next one.
Good to Know
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Players: 9
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Play time: ~2 hours
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Experience level: Beginner‑friendly
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Replayability: One‑time experience
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Format: PDF download, available instantly on purchase
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You need access to a printer - 28 sheets of paper, many double-sided
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Support: FAQs and friendly email help if needed
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Content Note: This game includes brief, non‑graphic references to recreational drug use (marijuana). Parental discretion is advised for younger players.
A Quick Note on Use
This game is licensed for personal use only
You’re very welcome to print as many copies as you need for your own group
However, the files may not be shared, resold, or used for paid events without permission
If you’re interested in using the game commercially, please get in touch — we’d love to chat.
Thank you for supporting independent creators.
Evidence
Here is some of the evidence you will find in this game so you can see the quality. We promise there are no spoilers here! Everyone will see this information either before or right at the start of the game.
