Never lose to your friends in the popular Settlers of Catan board game ever again! This class is designed for students who have already played a few games and understand the rules. Each week we will discuss how to get better in different aspects of the game, from settlement placement to expansion to trading to development cards to robber placement!

Students must achieve a minimum of 71% to pass the course.
25% Participation/Attendance (allowed one excused absence)
30% Homework (selected readings and videos + game reflections)
45% Quizzes / Exams

The first 20 minutes of class will be dedicated to covering a specific Catan topic each week. This will take place in an interactive lecture format. Students will be free to interrupt and ask questions.
There will then be a 5 minute class discussion to consider alternative strategies. In Catan, there is no one right / perfect move. It is a subjective game, so it is important that we discuss different viewpoints and thoughts.
The remaining 85 minutes will be used for the students to play a Catan game against their peers.

Please fill out the interest form. The interest form will close after 150 responses. If more than 28 people plan to come to the first class, I will send out an application to select people that appear most passionate about taking the class.