"to play games of that sort" [REIG]    This marks the first in a semi-regular series on Trifles in which we spend time talking about sports and games in the Sherlock Holmes stories.   In this episode, we look specifically at board games that were mentioned in the Canon and discuss their history and origins.    Have you left us a rating and review on iTunes yet? You don't need to own an Apple device, and every review helps more people find the show.  And please consider supporting our efforts through Patreon or PayPal.     Links / Notes This episode: ihose.co/trifles106 Backgammon Draughts / Checkers Chess The Mansion of Happiness The Checkered Game of Life The Game of the District Messenger Boy Progress and Play: Board Games and the Meaning of History RadioPublic   Sponsor The Baker Street Journal   Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

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