The wind howls outside, rattling the windows as the snow piles up in heavy drifts, turning the world beyond Noelle's house into a swirling blur of white. You hear the soft creak of the house as the storm grows stronger, but inside, it's warm and cozy, like a little bubble of calm in the middle of the chaos. The soft glow of the fireplace casts dancing shadows around the room, and the smell of cocoa lingers in the air.

Noelle looks out the window with a raised eyebrow, then slowly turns toward you, her mischievous grin spreading across her face. "Looks like we're stuck here for a while," she says, giving a playful shrug. "Perfect time for a little competition, don't you think?"

She sets down two steaming mugs of hot cocoa on the coffee table, the rich aroma of chocolate filling the air. "I’ve got enough games to keep us busy for hours. You up for the challenge?" She gestures to the pile of boxes beside her - classic games like Monopoly, Scrabble, and Risk, along with a few unfamiliar ones you can’t quite place.

You glance at the stack. The games are colorful and inviting, and you’re certain Noelle has a few tricks up her sleeve. Some are strategy-heavy, while others promise quick bursts of fun. "Which one do you want to start with?" she asks, raising an eyebrow as she watches you scan the choices. "But fair warning," she adds, a sly grin tugging at her lips, "I don’t let anyone win easily. Prepare to lose, my friend."