Indiana Jones and the lost Aquila: Part 3 (31 July)

[Sgt_T]

I came up with a new Indiana Jones campaign to play with my son (Fistful of Lead rules).
Indy and friends are up against Italian fascist Don Lardo and his evil minions in the race to find the lost Aquila of Aelius Gallus.






In part 1 they are trying to get the map with the location of a lost desert temple where the aquila was hidden centuries ago.

The map is hidden inside a house.



Despite putting up a valiant fight, Indy and friends lost the map, mainly due to the speed, fighting and shooting abilities of a San Marco marine.





More on my blog: https://toomuchterrain.blogspot.com/2025/05/indiana-jones-and-lost-aquila-part-one.html

T

[anevilgiraffe]

that's mad how the road is two completely different colours in those photos...

[mikedemana]

I look forward to reading the battle report. 

Not worried - Indy will be back...he always does!

Mike Demana

[FifteensAway]

Coolness.  Did you do any tweaks of the rules at all and, if so, what did you do? 

For icons like Indy, I plan to make them virtually indestructible, take out of action for a game maybe but back good as new for the next go round - most of the time.  And, of course, the task role can cover so much.

[Sgt_T]

that's mad how the road is two completely different colours in those photos...

Lighting conditions were less than optimal so I had to adjust brightness of the pictures a bit. This may have caused it.
Then again, it may be just the material. It's a beer mat with a dirt/stone road like image printed on. Small fiber loops cover the surface. I like this because it takes away the ultrasmooth appearance of a paper/brown cloth road.
Also it is very versatile as it doesn't look out of place in almost any environment on earth.

T

[Sgt_T]

Coolness.  Did you do any tweaks of the rules at all and, if so, what did you do? 

Thx!
I didn't tweak the rules, but I allow " out of action" victims and wounded characters to return in subsequent games. They may need to skip the next game, but can return in the game after that. So in the next game Sallah will be recovering from his wounds, but Rupert and Don Lardo will return. Signore Cattivi will most likely be replaced by another minion.

T

[Sakuragi Miniatures]

Thanks for sharing your adventure, its always good to see Indy in action!

[Sgt_T]

Thx!

Indy is back in Part 2!

It turns out the map is pretty much useless without a special metal code disc which is in the hands of a trader. Both Indy and friends and Don Lardo and minions will have to locate this trader in a coastal town.
This time my son played the heroes and I got the villans







The heroes won the day. Indy went on a close combat rampage and took down 3 villans including Don Lardo himself!



Indy will reach the site of the Aquila in the next game, but Don Lardo is already on his trail....

More on my blog: https://toomuchterrain.blogspot.com/2025/07/indiana-jones-and-lost-aquila-part-two.html

T.

[mikedemana]

Looks great! I look forward to reading the report on your blog (tab opened and awaiting my perusal...  ).

Mike Demana

[Spinal Tap]

Loving this. Your blog is full of interesting stuff, I've added it to my Blog bookmarks for a more detailed look.

[Sgt_T]

Thx guys!
Part 3 is scheduled for today. I'll try to post a report this evening.

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[Sgt_T]

In part 3, Indy is exploring the lost temple where the Lost Aquila is supposedly hidden. Don Lardo and his minions have surrounded Indy's camp and are bent on stopping Indy.

It was a short game, but still lots of fun.







Indy was still standing at the end of the game, but he was the only one of the heroes.

Don Lardo and his minions have discovered a hidden tunnel in the temple ruins going down into a cave system I have yet to build

So the next episode might take a while before I can post it.

More on my blog: https://toomuchterrain.blogspot.com/2025/07/indiana-jones-and-lost-aquila-part-three.html

T.

[mikedemana]

The worm keeps turning. First Indy and the gang win, then Don Lardo and his boys. Sounds pretty balanced. I like the temple...good luck on the caverns!

Mike Demana

[FifteensAway]

Nice to see the campaign moving along, may it so continue for a long time - or at least until I get my stuff painted enough to run games!   

Just found my fourth Indy figure again counting the one without the all important whip, probably use him as Fedora.

[Andy in Germany]

A great story so far... I like the back and forth going on between the two sides.

Like you, I tend to allow characters to return in the next game, although this may change as I get more experienced: at the moment I'm still getting used to the rules...