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How does a Boston score in bid whist?
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In the card game of bid whist, a "Boston" occurs when a partnership successfully wins all 13 tricks during a hand.1
Regarding the scoring for this achievement:
* A Boston typically scores 7 points.1
* In some variations, this score is quadrupled, resulting in 28 points.1
* Regardless of the specific point value, achieving a Boston is generally sufficient to win the game immediately.1