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Placement is a minimalist logic puzzle game based on chess.

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 75 reviews
Released: 2017-09-26
Developer: Albin Bernhardsson
Genres: Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 42 min
Mean playtime: 2.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 33%

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