A Ritual Summon is a special method of summoning monsters in the Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game. This process requires a specific card known as a Ritual Spell Card and a certain number of monsters from your hand or field that meet the requirements of the ritual. The summoned monster is usually more powerful than standard monsters. To perform a Ritual Summon, players must first activate the Ritual Spell Card, then send the required monsters to the graveyard. Once this is done, the player can summon the designated Ritual Monster from their hand to the field, allowing for strategic gameplay and powerful effects.