Real Mathematics in Video Games

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Out of curiousity (and perhaps also to amuse my students), I am looking for examples of actual mathematics appearing in video (computer) games. Of course that sort of mathematics would probably be very basic, but perhaps it still exists.

To clarify, I mean some use of mathematics in-game, as opposed to the design or programming of the game. I also prefer examples of games which are not purely puzzle games, but perhaps contain some puzzle solving. Nevertheless, such examples would also be interesting.

I hope this question is not off-topic. I was considering asking on Arqade SE, but I don't suppose there are many mathematicians there...

Thanks!