Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_18 ( played INTEGER, first_game INTEGER )

### Question ###
What is the number of games played in the season before 2005?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT SUM(played) FROM table_name_18 WHERE first_game < 2005