Origami figures play a major role in Heavy Rain, being part of the Origami Killer's modus operandi. When a victim appears, they always have an orchid on their chest and an origami figure in their hand. The Origami Killer sends a box with several origami figures inside of it to the father of the child that has been kidnapped. Each of these are numbered, and, when unfolded, reveal a phrase challenging the father to save his son, along with an address. These lead the father to the Trials. Outside the story of Heavy Rain, the origami figures are used as icons for the game's trophies.