text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_96 (first_game INTEGER, played INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  What are the earliest year with games played fewer than 2?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(first_game) FROM table_name_96 WHERE played < 2