Kids Chronicles: Old Oak Prophecy is a blend of co-operative tabletop and app-based mystery that’s fun for both kids and adults. I would say the sweet spot in terms of attention span and “sleuthing skills” necessary to play is around 7-10 years old, although younger kids could easily play with adult guidance. The product listing describes the game as an expansion, but it is a completely standalone game and can be played without any other game.If you’ve played the Chronicles of Crime series or the preceding Kids Chronicles game, then you will already be familiar with the basic mechanics of how to play. If not, it’s very easy to pick up and the game app (which is required for play) provides a tutorial to walk you through the steps.Side note: the app is a small download and worked without issue for me. A plus is that you do not need to register or create any kind of account in order for it to work. You can simply download and start playing immediately.The premise is simple and effective. Alongside the other players, you will be presented with a challenge. To solve this, you use a combination of in-app discovery and cooperative discussion. The in-app discovery takes place via QR codes. You can “look” around various beautifully rendered locations to find clues in the form of items or characters. Characters can be visited to “talk” with and asked about various items. Finding the right combination of these is essential to driving the story forward. Unlike the Chronicles of Crime series, the adventures in Kids Chronicles are mostly linear, making them suitable for a younger audience and great for enabling kids to play on their own.Pros:-The artwork and illustration in both the app and the board/tokens fit the magical theme very nicely.-Adventures are short and follow a linear path that offers a small challenge but is not overwhelming for kids, especially if they are new to the genre.-Encourages cooperation and can be entertaining for multiple ages.The app does not require registration and is easy to use.-Simple mechanics that allow kids to learn to play by themselves via the in-app tutorial.Cons:-Each of the characters has a little standee rather than flat cards, like items and locations. It’s a fun touch for the immersive aspect of the game, but annoying when they need to be folded up to fit back in the box.-Can’t exit out of looking at a scene until the timer runs out, which is cumbersome if you just need to quickly check one detail.-Few minor app annoyances.-No voice acting. More of a suggestion than a con, but if the character responses were voice-acted, it would really take the game to the next level of immersion.All in all, a fun title that’s well worth the time. If you’re a fan of crime/mystery or puzzle-solving games, this is a fantastic entry-level title to introduce kids to the genre.