Choose a solitaire game to play
Shuffle the deck thoroughly
Deal the cards according to that game’s setup
Turn over any required starting cards
Move cards according to the game’s rules
Build foundations, tableau piles, or matching sets as required
Draw cards from the stock when needed
Use the waste pile if the game allows it
Follow suit, rank, color, or sequence rules for legal moves
Move cards between piles to uncover hidden cards
Keep playing until no more legal moves remain
Win by completing the game’s objective
Reshuffle and replay if you get stuck or want another round