Finesse uses a standard deck of cards and a game board that features a tableau for each of the four card suits. Each tableau has specific spaces for ranks 2 through king, as well as eight suited spaces below. Each player has 6 pawns in their color. From the box: Maneuver 3 of your 6 pieces into opposing player's back row, while defending your own, using piece movement and playing cards. First player to score 3 times wins. An intriguing game of skill and alertness.