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Most games follow a standard "Five Nights" structure (from midnight to 6 a.m.) where players use limited resources to survive:

: In some entries, like FNaF 4 , players must listen for breathing or footsteps instead of using cameras. Main Series Timeline The series has expanded significantly since its 2014 debut:

: Set in various pizzerias and a bedroom; these established the core lore and original four animatronics: Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy. wikipedia-fnaf

: Cawthon officially funds fan-made games like Five Nights at Candy's and The Joy of Creation to be published as official spin-offs.

The franchise, widely documented on platforms like Wikipedia and its dedicated Fandom Wiki , is a survival horror series created by Scott Cawthon. It centers on fictional pizza restaurants where homicidal animatronics roam at night. Core Gameplay Mechanics Most games follow a standard "Five Nights" structure

: Activating steel doors, lights, or wearing a mask to fend off attackers.

: Managing a limited supply of electrical power; if it runs out, defenses fail. The franchise, widely documented on platforms like Wikipedia

: A successful Five Nights at Freddy's (film) was released in 2023, starring Josh Hutcherson, with a sequel released in 2025.