TABLEAU - At the begining player is dealt 12 cards face-up into eight piles; Four piles contain two cards and remaining four piles contain one card each. This set of piles is known as the tableau.
RESERVE - Six reserve piles are dealt 4 cards each.
STOCK - After dealing cards to the tableau as well as the reserve, remaining cards are set aside forming a stock pile.
FOUNDATION - Eight empty foundation piles.