Nearly all superceded by clapping games in the 70s

Personal experience would not bear that out. I was born in '67 and clearly remember playing 'Oranges and Lemons' (with the chopping off head bit) although it was a playground game rather than a party one.

I'm guessing I was 6 or 7, so 1973/4.

I have a vague recollection of playing 'Ring-a-Roses' but can't remember any details. There were various skipping games that had rhymes but I can't recall ever playing any clapping games.

Ed