Do you love games and puzzles? Nim is a simple, ancient game with a surprising mathematical twist! In this interactive class, we’ll dive into the secrets of winning Nim every time. First, we’ll learn the basic rules and play a few rounds. Then, we’ll discuss some foundational strategies -- after defining what a "strategy" even means. Finally, we'll explore a beautiful connection between Nim and algebra, which will give us tools to solve a wider variety of more complicated games. Whether you're a math enthusiast, a strategic gamer, or just curious, this class will give you new tools to outsmart your friends and see games in a whole new light. Come play, think, and conquer Nim!