How is the title most dangerous game a pun?

The title "The Most Dangerous Game" is a pun because it can be interpreted in two ways. On the one hand, it can be taken literally to mean that the game described in the story is the most dangerous game in the world. On the other hand, it can be interpreted figuratively to mean that the pursuit of power and control, as represented by the game, is the most dangerous game that humans can engage in.