A dead rag is a type of red cloth or bandana that is used once a player is eliminated from an airsoft game and is returning to respawn or leaving the playing field. Dead rags should be held high above the head or worn on a hat so that other players still in the game will see the rag and not keep shooting the eliminated player. The bright red color needs to be easily seen and the cloth needs to be a large square like 12 inches by 12 inches or more.