TABLEAU - At the begining player is dealt 7 cards each into seven piles. This set of piles is known as the tableau. All cards in the first three tableau piles are turned face-up. Remaining 4 piles have top 4, 3, 2, and 1 face-up cards.
STOCK - Remaining 3 cards are set aside forming a stock pile.
FOUNDATION - Four empty foundation piles.