diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleManager.java b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleManager.java
index 95233786..a381f8fc 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleManager.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/puzzle/server/PuzzleManager.java
@@ -169,12 +169,6 @@ public abstract class PuzzleManager extends GameManager
         return false;
     }
 
-    // documentation inherited
-    protected PlaceObject createPlaceObject ()
-    {
-        return new PuzzleObject();
-    }
-
     // documentation inherited
     protected void didInit ()
     {