Emac games

Hi,
I wonder if anyone would care to recommend some games that :
a) Would be suitable for an older eMac (700MHz, about 500MB RAM).
b) Install with minimal hassle
c) Offer good gameplay for 8 - 12 year old boys.
d) are readily available through new or used outlets (not really fussed about used, so long as it is kosher).
This computer eMac was one I had since about 2003, and in 2008 or thereabouts I gave it to a friend for use as a family computer.
Talking to her recently, the eMac is still going strong, her boys are getting a bit older and I'm thinking they're probably somewhat tired of the
CD-ROM based games I included with the eMac.
Hence the question above, I'm hoping to find something in time for Xmas.
Kind Regards
Eoin Sharkey

Hello Eoin, some suggestions...
http://sillysoft.net/games/macosx/
http://homepage.mac.com/calhoun/Glider%20PRO.html
http://en.softonic.com/s/mac-os-x-10.3.9:mac/games
http://www.macjoy.com/
http://www.mcsebi.com/pmx.php

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