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Here are the key rules for playing a standard game of darts:

1. Objective: The most common type of dart game is "501". Players start with a score of 501 and take turns to throw darts, aiming to reduce their score to exactly zero.

2. Dartboard Setup: A standard dartboard is divided into 20 numbered sections, scoring from 1 to 20. The bullseye scores more points, with the outer bullseye worth 25 points and the inner bullseye worth 50 points.

3. Throwing Distance: Players must stand behind a line called the "oche", usually 7 feet and 9 1/4 inches away from the dartboard.

4. Turns: Each player takes a turn by throwing three darts unless the game is won in fewer.

5. Scoring: Points are deducted from the starting total with each throw. The goal is to reach exactly zero. The final throw must land in a "double" (the outer ring) or the bullseye to win.

6. Starting the Game: The player who throws closest to the bullseye starts the game.

7. Double-In/Double-Out: In some versions, players need to start or finish on a double. This rule affects strategy significantly.

For more detailed information, you can refer to Dartswise: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners and Rules of Sport.