Their favorite.
Their birthday.

A Ninja visit is about calm confidence rather than fighting. Many children enjoy a greeting that starts with a quiet signal, a small bow, or a secret password that the birthday child is invited to repeat. Discuss these ideas with the team: an entrance that feels like a quiet arrival, a mission briefing delivered as a short story, or a role where the birthday child is named the team leader for the next game.

It helps to share your child's favourite animals, colours and game styles so the performer can choose a tone that fits. A shy child may enjoy watching from a distance before joining in, while an energetic child may want to lead a relay or hide-and-seek style game. Ask which greeting and role suit your child so the visit begins in a way they feel comfortable with.

An outdoor visit can suit a stealth theme because children have space to move, search and run between stations. Ideas to discuss include a treasure hunt among trees, a balance course made with chalk lines, or a quiet walk where the group tries to move without being heard. Ask whether the venue allows outside entertainment and what the rules are for setting up equipment, since that varies widely by location.

Weather and surface matter, so ask how the activities would change if the ground were damp or uneven. Ask the team how they would keep the group together during a hunt, and which games can be shortened or changed if the energy drops. Those questions help you plan an outdoor visit that feels safe and fun without assuming the site will allow everything.

An indoor visit can focus on quiet, precise challenges: a mat course, a silent-move game, a scroll of simple riddles, or a memory challenge where the team must remember a sequence. Indoor settings are often better for groups that need a calmer pace or for children who prefer to sit close to the adults. Discuss with the team which rooms or spaces are available and how much floor space the games need.

If the party moves between rooms, plan a clear reset between games so children do not lose track of the mission. Ask whether the activities can be scaled for different ages, such as simpler clues for younger guests and longer tasks for older ones. An indoor plan also gives you flexibility if the weather changes.

A good Ninja visit has a rhythm: a short greeting, a challenge, a quiet moment, then a louder finale. Discuss with the team how many games you want, how long each one lasts, and where the pauses will fall. Some families prefer a short cool-down where children sit together for a story before cake, while others want to keep the energy high until the end.

Arrival and handoff are practical details worth confirming early. Ask when the performer will arrive, who will meet them, and where the costume will be changed if a private space is needed. Confirm the venue contact and the exact start time so the mission begins on schedule.