diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/game/server/GameManager.java b/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/game/server/GameManager.java
index 9e154d52..9426d8ec 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/game/server/GameManager.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/parlor/game/server/GameManager.java
@@ -485,12 +485,6 @@ public class GameManager extends PlaceManager
         }
     }
 
-    // documentation inherited
-    protected PlaceObject createPlaceObject ()
-    {
-        return new GameObject();
-    }
-
     // documentation inherited
     protected void didStartup ()
     {