TABLEAU - At the begining player is dealt 49 cards into seven piles each pile containing 7 cards. First 4 piles have top 4 cards face-up and remaining 3 cards face-down. Remaining 3 piles have all cards turned face-up. This set of piles is known as the tableau.
STOCK - After dealing cards to the tableau, remaining 3 cards are set aside forming a stock pile.
FOUNDATION - Four empty foundation piles.