Their favorite.
Their birthday.

Luigi works well for children who enjoy being a teammate and who feel proud when they help someone succeed. A visit can center on the idea that the birthday child is the brave one, with Luigi asking for help, cheering at each step, and celebrating small wins. Discuss these ideas with the team: a green-capped welcome, a short call-and-response cheer, and a turn where the birthday child leads a group task. Ask which activities suit your child, since some children want quiet attention while others want to be active from the start.

It also helps to consider whether your child is more excited by the playful video game world or by a gentle sidekick role. If your child loves Mario characters in general, Luigi offers a slightly different personality, more nervous and warm, that can make a party feel distinct from a classic hero visit.

In a room with a group of children, a Luigi visit can move from a greeting to a simple shared activity and then back to the birthday child. Discuss these ideas with the team: a round where each guest says one thing they are good at, a gentle game where guests follow Luigi's movements, and a closing thank-you moment for the birthday child. Ask how the team keeps younger guests comfortable when the group is active, and whether they prefer a seated start or a standing one.

You can also ask about pacing for a mixed-age group. A calmer opening with a single round of attention can help shy children settle in before any movement games begin. Ask which activities suit your child and your guest list so the visit feels balanced.

An outdoor birthday with a Luigi theme can use open space for a relay style game, a sunny greeting, and a photo moment near a shaded table. Discuss these ideas with the team: a simple race around a marked area, a cheer that moves the group from one spot to another, and a quiet corner for children who need a break. Ask whether the team prefers a fixed start point or can adjust to the space you have.

Comfort matters for both children and adults. Plan for a shaded place to sit, water nearby, and a clear plan for where guests should gather. Ask the team how they handle changes in weather or crowd size before you finalize the setting.

Arrival details help the visit start smoothly. Share the birthday child's name, the number of guests, the preferred start time, and any sensitivities such as loud noises or unfamiliar costumes. Ask the team how they like to meet at the venue, where they wait before the visit, and how they prefer to be introduced. Confirm with your venue whether outside entertainment is allowed and what the arrival process looks like, since rules vary by location.

For a first visit, keep a short list of questions to take into a conversation with the team: which activities are optional, how the birthday child is involved, and how the visit ends. Ask the team to walk you through a sample order of moments so you can compare it with your guest list.