On the next planet he visited, the Little Prince encountered a pale hunchback. The hunchback sat on the floor of his house and stared into a box. Light shined from the box back at the man. His hands were wrapped around a smaller box, and the light from the larger box danced as he manipulated the smaller one.

“Hello,â€? said the Little Prince. “What are you doing?â€?

“I am the Master of Games,â€? the man said, never looking away from his box. “I know all the best games to play.â€?

“I love games!â€? the Little Prince exclaimed. “May I play too?â€?

“You have to wait your turn,â€? the hunchback muttered. “Besides, this game is much too complex for someone as little as you.â€?