| 100% | HANGMAN | 7 | Pen and paper game that ends with execution |
| 49% | NOUGHTS | 7 | __ and crosses, a pen and paper game with zeroes |
| 44% | MASH | 4 | Fortune-telling game played with pen and paper |
| 43% | MITOSIS | 7 | Process that ends with telophase and cytokinesis |
| 43% | CHESS | 5 | Game that often ends with checkmate |
| 41% | NYE | 3 | December day that ends with a ball drop and celebrations: Abbr. |
| 41% | RHYMES | 6 | Words that end with the same sounds, like "moan" and "groan" |
| 41% | DOODLING | 8 | Playing with pen and paper |
| 40% | EGGTOSS | 7 | Classic picnic game that might end with a splat |
| 39% | STEP | 4 | "___ Up," 2006 movie that ends with a ballet dancer and street dancer's big finale |
| 39% | NIB | 3 | Pen's pointy end that's put to paper |
| 39% | QUIDDITCH | 9 | Game that ends when the snitch is caught … and whose positions end 17-, 24-, 36- and 48-Across |
| 38% | HIGH | 4 | "___ School Musical," 2006 movie that ends with a scholastic prodigy and basketballer's big musical performance |
| 38% | COOTIE | 6 | Hasbro game that comes with 4 heads and 24 legs |
| 37% | RING | 4 | ___ toss, fun game that one can enjoy with friends and family at a picnic |
| 37% | CHESS | 5 | Game with kings and rooks that is celebrated internationally on July 20th |
| 37% | FETE | 4 | Festive outdoor party that includes stalls with games and food |
| 37% | SEED | 4 | ___ spitting contest, fun game that one can enjoy with friends and family at a picnic |
| 37% | SACK | 4 | Potato ___ race, fun game that one can enjoy with friends and family at a picnic |
| 36% | DRAW | 4 | Game that ends even |
| 36% | KAZOO | 5 | Instrument that might be made with a comb and wax paper |
| 36% | LUCKBEALADY | 11 | "Guys and Dolls" number that ends with the rolling of dice |
| 36% | GREEN | 5 | Red Light ___ Light, fun game that one can enjoy with friends and family at a picnic |
| 36% | CHESS | 5 | Game that ends in checkmate |
| 36% | CRAFT | 5 | With 48-Down, room that might be stocked with construction paper and glue guns |
| 36% | ORALS | 5 | Exams that don't need pen and paper |
| 35% | TIED | 4 | Game that ended in a draw |
| 35% | NBAJAM | 6 | Game with a secret additional roster of players that includes Bill Clinton and Al Gore |
| 35% | JENGA | 5 | Game that ends suddenly after much buildup? |
| 35% | DOTS | 4 | Popular pencil and paper game |