FNAF Wiki - Complete Guide to Five Nights at Freddy's Series

Series Overview

Five Nights at Freddy's is a point-and-click survival horror game where players assume the role of Mike Schmidt, a night security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. The objective is to survive from midnight to 6:00 AM while avoiding attacks from homicidal animatronics.

"At Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the animatronics are programmed to entertain during the day, but at night they roam freely. As a night security guard, your job is to survive five nights while monitoring these potentially dangerous animatronics."

Core Concept

Players monitor security cameras and manage limited power resources
Each night lasts from 12 AM to 6 AM with increasing difficulty
Animatronics have unique AI behaviors and movement patterns
Power management is crucial for survival

Core Gameplay Mechanics

Power Management

The player's power supply starts at 100% and drains when:

Using security cameras
Closing doors
Turning on lights

Power consumption rates vary:

Doors consume more power than lights
Continuous camera usage steadily drains power
Power reaching zero results in system shutdown and Freddy's attack

Defensive Tools

Security cameras for monitoring animatronic movements
Two doors that can be closed to block animatronics
Lights to check for animatronics at doors
Ventilation system (in later games)

Animatronic AI and Movement System

The animatronic movement system operates on a 5-second interval check:

Each interval generates a random number (1-20)
Animatronics move if the number is less than their AI value
AI values increase as nights progress
Custom night allows setting AI values from 0 to 20

Individual Animatronic Behaviors

Character	Behavior Pattern	Special Traits
Freddy	Moves only when cameras are active	Teleports quickly when power dies
Bonnie	Aggressive, frequent movements	Approaches from left side
Chica	Similar to Bonnie	Approaches from right side
Foxy	Stays in Pirate Cove	Rushes if not monitored
Golden Freddy	Rare appearances	Causes hallucinations

Night-by-Night Progression

Night 1

Basic introduction with minimal animatronic activity. Focus on learning camera and door mechanics.

Night 2

Increased animatronic movement. Power management becomes crucial.

Night 3

Foxy becomes active. More aggressive animatronic behavior.

Night 4

Maximum aggression. Phone Guy's message implies previous guard's death.

Night 5

Peak difficulty with fastest animatronic movements.

Custom Night

Player-set AI values. 20/20/20/20 mode requires perfect strategy.

Power Management Milestones

1 AM: Aim for 80% power remaining
2 AM: Maintain 60% power
3 AM: Keep 40% power
4 AM: Preserve 25% power
5 AM: Survive with 9% power

Character Details and Behaviors

Freddy Fazbear

Leader of the animatronic band
Moves only when cameras are active
Special attack sequence when power dies
Laughs to signal movement

Bonnie the Bunny

Most aggressive animatronic
Frequent movements from left side
Can linger at doors
Distinctive footsteps sound

Chica the Chicken

Right-side approach pattern
Kitchen area specialist
Distinctive kitchen sounds
Moderate aggression level

Foxy the Pirate Fox

Unique hiding mechanic in Pirate Cove
Requires regular camera checks
Fast rush attack if neglected
Running sound effects

Story Elements and Lore

The Missing Children Incident

Five children were lured to a back room by William Afton (Purple Guy) wearing a Spring Bonnie suit. Their bodies were hidden in the animatronics, which became possessed by their spirits.

The Bite of '83/'87

Two critical incidents:

Bite of '83: Child bitten by Fredbear
Bite of '87: Employee bitten by animatronic
Resulted in removal of daytime walking capability

Animatronic Possession

Animatronics emit foul odors
Blood and mucus leaks reported
Mistake humans for endoskeletons
Attempt to stuff humans into suits

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