<ul><li>City Bus Manager is a game that uses OpenStreetMap (OSM) data to create realistic maps for players to set up bus routes in a city.</li><li>Several other management simulation games like Global Farmer and NIMBY Rails also utilize OSM's community-generated database to provide players with real-world settings for their gameplay.</li><li>The studio behind City Bus Manager, PeDePe, initially had doubts about the technical feasibility of using OSM data but found it to be a valuable resource for creating a global gaming experience.</li><li>Games leveraging OSM data allow players to engage in activities like building farms, railways, or delivery networks using real-world geographical and infrastructural information.</li></ul>

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