Indiana Jones Adventures RPG (5E)
The ultimate pulp fiction action-adventure RPG for intense problem-solving in a global setting during the dynamic 1930s.
Keith (M.A. Military History)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(362)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
The race is on...... "Indiana Jones dangled from the rope, twisting slowly over the pit. He thrust out a sputtering torch to inspect the pit's cracked and splintered walls. No unusual marks, he noted. Nothing out of the ordinary...yet. A solitary bead of sweat ran down his neck. As Indy inched down the rope, he heard a lonely howl ripple up from below. The wind? A wolf? Worse? He shrugged off the thought and continued climbing down....." Immerse yourself in an epic tale in which intrepid archaeologists tries to beat a band of Nazis to a unique religious relic which is central to their plans for world domination. Battling against a snake phobia, Indiana Jones is in constant peril, making hair's-breadth escapes at every turn in this celebration of the innocent adventure movies of an earlier era. This sweeping Role Playing Game will take a group of adventures across the globe in a race against the mad scientists of the Third Reich to find artifacts with mysterious powers. The fate of the world is at stake and you and your team must travel to Egypt, India, and many other places in a race against evil. Week of September 15 - Session Zero - Character Creation, The Three Pillars of Adventure, rules of the game, scope and nature of the game. Week of September 22 - Raiders of the Lost Ark (Part One) Week of September 29 - Raiders of the Lost Ark (Part Two) Week of October 5 - Raiders of the Lost Ark (Part Three) Week of October 12 - The Temple of Doom (Part One) Week of October 17 - The Temple of Doom (Part Two) Week of October 24 - Nepal Nightmare Week of November 3 - Golden Goddess Week of November 10 - The Last Crusade Students may "drop in" at any time and participate in this exciting adventure - I will gladly meet prior to the next class to set up the learner's character and discuss the nature of the adventure. Parents: As a history teacher I will be using Indiana Jones as a theme full of fun and adventure, but will covering principles of archeology, discussing the nature of the artifacts sought, the events of the 1930s, why Indiana Jones was always facing Nazi enemies, the limits of transportation at that time, and many other historical events/themes. So be warned your student might actually learn something during this RPG adventure.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about archeology during the 1930s.
Students will learn about World geography and cultures.
Students will learn clever problem-solving skills in RPGs
Students will learn to use their critical thinking
Students will learn to work as a team to accomplish objectives
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is an action-adventure role playing game within the theme of the Indiana Jones movies. As a role playing game it will follow the Three Pillars of Adventure: Role Playing, Exploring, and Combat. The emphasis on this immersive RPG is on problem solving, critical thinking, and role playing whereas combat is part of every adventure it is not the main theme. Students will require a (free) Roll20 account to fully participate in this adventure.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
A History of Archaeological Thought By Bruce G. Trigger
Thinking from Things By Alison Wylie
The Discovery of the Past By Alain Schnapp
T.E. Lawrence by B.H. Liddell Hart
Howard Carter: The Path to Tutankhamun by T. G. H. James
Sir Arthur Evans and Minoan Crete: Creating the Vision by Nanno Marinatos
Various Adventures of Indiana Jones (TSR) modules which have been converted to 5E (D&D game system mechanics).
IJ1 - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Adventure Pack. Tracy Hickman & Michael Dobson (TSR, 1984)
IJ2 - Raiders of the Lost Ark Adventure Pack. Douglas Niles (TSR, 1984)
IJ3 - Indiana Jones, Crystal Death. Tracy Hickman (TSR, 1984)
IJ4 - Indiana Jones, the Golden Goddess. Ed Carmien (TSR, 1985)
IJ5 - Indiana Jones, Nepal Nightmare Adventure Pack. Marlene Weigel (TSR, 1985)
IJ6 - Indiana Jones, Fourth Nail Adventure Pack. Tracy Hickman (TSR, 1985)
IJAC1 - Indiana Jones, Judge's Survival Johnson, Harold. (TSR, 1985)
Joined September, 2020
5.0
362reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in History from American Military University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Maine at Farmington
Bachelor's Degree in History from Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada)
I have taught history (A.P./GCSE/A-Level/I.B.) for the last thirty years and absolutely love the subject. I firmly believe the RPGs in a 'real' historical setting are one of the best ways to teach students about the time period. Through immersing the student in the clothing, sayings, transportation, events of that period and giving them the chance to explore with their fellow adventures their innate imagination within this setting will see them learn more than by just reading a book or watching a documentary. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly1x per week
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
