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_50 (played INTEGER, points VARCHAR, losses VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the number of played games a club with more than 71 points and less than 8 losses has?
### Answer:
SELECT SUM(played) FROM table_name_50 WHERE points > 71 AND losses < 8