
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,238
- BGG rating
- 7.6
No Peace Without Spain!: The War of the Spanish Succession 1702-1713
- 2 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2011

1995
Rules assistance for The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

For 2 players
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The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 is a board game released in 1995 for 2 players, 240 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Geoffrey Geddes and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up.
Jacobite vs. Hannoverian. Scotland's "Bonnie Prince Charlie" sought to take the throne of England for the deposed House of Stuart. This game simulates the rebellion, and allows six different turning points to be re-considered. These each act as scenarios or the game can be played as a campaign. 352 counters represent regimental level units and squadrons of ships. Map of England is broken into boxes representing regions
The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 is 240 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 belongs to these categories: Wargame and Age of Reason. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Point to Point Movement, and Variable Set-up. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 are: Geoffrey Geddes. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists The '45: The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.