The term 'Whist-like game' refers to the card game of BOSTON, which is a trick-taking game for two players. It is similar to the classic game of Whist, but with some variations in the rules. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards, and the objective is to win the most tricks. The game is popular among card players, and is often used as a way to practice and improve one's skills in other card games.