Play Mac Classic Shockwave files (7-8) in OSX

I am in the process of reviewing the output of Director
(Shockwave Files) from the years 2000-'02 that were originally
authored in Director 7.0 - 8.5. I want to update the output files
(Shockwave) so they can play again in the OSX environment.
I am using a Mac PowerPC G4 running OS 10.4.8. I don't have
the original source files from Director, nor do I have an MX
version of Director.
How can I playback these files? Can I use the most recent
flash player or shockwave player?
Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Probably your only solution is to get a Mac that is capable of running OS 9 or at least Classic, such as a Mac with a G3 or G4 processor.
Sheepshaver is known to have problems with games.
There is a Classic forum under Mac OS X Technologies where you might be able to find more help.
Allan
Message was edited by: Allan Eckert

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