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_23308178_8 ( record VARCHAR, points VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many games did they play with 88 points?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(record) FROM table_23308178_8 WHERE points = 88