: Shifted to free-roaming gameplay in a massive "Mega Pizzaplex". Multimedia & Expanded Lore Beyond video games, the franchise spans books and film:

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

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

: Using security cameras to track animatronic movement.

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

: A trilogy starting with The Silver Eyes expands on the human elements and backstory of the series.