Demon Tag Ritual

This article is about the Demon Tag Ritual, mentioned in the first game of the Fatal Frame Series.
For information on the game Demon Tag, go to the game page.

Demon Tag Ritual "On the 26th day of the 11th month, in preparation for the Strangling Ritual 10 years later, choose a maiden with holy power." Kanji 鬼遊びの儀式 Location Himuro Mansion Participants 7 year old girls & Blinded Maiden Frequency Every 10 years on November 26th Purpose To choose a new Rope Shrine Maiden & Blinded Maiden Game Fatal Frame

The Demon Tag Ritual was one of the rituals performed in Himuro Mansion in Fatal Frame. It was performed every ten years on November 26th, in preparation for the Blinding and Strangling Rituals ten years later. Like the Blinding Ritual, this ceremony also requires the participation of the Blinded Shrine Maidens and Blinding Mask.

Preparation

Girls above the age of 7 years, 9 months, and 25 days are gathered at the mansion. The newly blinded demon, wearing the Blinding Mask, is also present.

The Ritual

The ritual is carried out like a normal game of Demon Tag, and takes place in the Demon Mouth. Himuro family members watch from the ledges above as the ritual progresses. The game is played until all the participants are caught by the Blinded Maiden.

Result

Blinded Maiden
The first girl caught is prepared to be the next Blinded Maiden.

Rope Shrine Maiden
The last girl caught is prepared to be the next Rope Shrine Maiden. She is thought to have 'Holy Power' because she was able to evade the 'demon' (Blinded) longest.

Also Known As

• The Blind Demon Ritual

Misc Info

• This version of the game is similar to the Western game Blind Man's Bluff, in which the 'demon', or it (in this case Blinded Maiden), must catch those trying to avoid them.