FNAF 1 – Night 1 Complete Guide
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Welcome to FNAF 1, the original Five Nights at Freddy's that started it all. This guide covers everything you need to survive your first night as the night guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza — from understanding animatronic behavior to mastering power management and survival strategies.
Gameplay Overview
Night 1 in FNAF 1 is relatively easy and serves as a tutorial for the core mechanics. Freddy himself will not move during this night unless the power runs out. The primary threats come from Bonnie and Chica, while Foxy and Golden Freddy may appear rarely if the player remains idle.
Best Strategies for Night 1
1. Just Close the Left Door
A simple yet effective strategy for Night 1 in Five Nights at Freddy's 1 is to close the left door and wait. This prevents Bonnie and Foxy from entering your office. Avoid checking the cameras or lights too frequently, as doing so wastes power unnecessarily. If you're worried about losing energy, wait until 2 AM before closing the door — animatronics rarely move before then.
2. Spotlight Stage Method
For a more active approach, check both door lights every 8–12 seconds, then briefly check the Show Stage and Pirate Cove on the cameras. This ensures you can spot when Bonnie or Chica leave the stage and keep Foxy from attacking early.
Tips for New Players
- Use power only when absolutely necessary — doors and cameras drain energy fast.
- Bonnie approaches from the left door, Chica from the right.
- Foxy may attack early if you ignore the cameras for too long.
- Each hour lasts about 90 seconds (or 45 seconds on mobile), making one night roughly 9 minutes long.
- Listen carefully: footsteps mean an animatronic is near; clattering sounds mean Chica is in the kitchen.
- Golden Freddy can appear during Night 1 — if he shows up, simply raise the monitor to remove him.
About the Phone Call
During Night 1, the player receives a recorded message from the previous security guard (known as Phone Guy or Ralph). The call introduces company policies, animatronic behavior, and safety warnings — including the now-famous explanation of why you might be "forcefully stuffed inside a Freddy Fazbear suit." It ends with advice to check cameras occasionally and close doors only when necessary.
📞 Listen to the Original Phone Call
This is the actual phone call you'll hear during Night 1. Phone Guy explains the animatronics' behavior and gives you crucial survival tips for your first night at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza.
Night 1 Image Gallery
Take a visual journey through Night 1 with these key moments and locations from Freddy Fazbear's Pizza:
Conclusion
Night 1 of FNAF 1 is the perfect introduction to the world of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. It teaches players how to manage power, monitor animatronics, and react under pressure. Master this night, and you'll be ready to face the true horror that begins on Night 2.
Official Sources
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Five Nights at Freddy's on Steam
- Official game on Steam platform