About Five Nights with a Guard
A supermarket night watchman has an unusual assignment: protect a valuable box of canned drinks from creatures that appear after dark. Five Nights with a Guard lasts five shifts, each running from midnight to 6 a.m. Surveillance helps you follow activity across the store while you keep the guard and the box safe.
Watch the Store
Press Space to open the security tablet and use the mouse to inspect its camera views. Look for a creature appearing or changing position, then press Space again to return to the guard's view. Repeat this cycle while paying attention to more than one part of the supermarket.
A consistent camera order makes changes easier to recognise. If a suspicious figure appears in one area, remember that view and check where it moves next rather than staring at an empty feed after it has gone.
Protect the Box Through Five Nights
The guard can use available items for defence as the creatures approach. After responding to an immediate threat, return to surveillance and check the other areas of the store. Both the guard's survival and the safety of the drinks are part of the assignment.
Each shift ends at 6 a.m.; the job continues over five nights. Use the early shifts to learn which camera views show the relevant areas, then carry that knowledge into later attempts.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Space | Open or close the tablet |
| Mouse | Inspect camera views and interact |
Practical Tips
- Check the store in a consistent order rather than lingering on one view.
- Remember where a creature was last visible before switching feeds.
- After a defensive response, inspect the areas you have not watched recently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goal of the night shift?
Protect the drinks and survive until 6 a.m. on each of the five nights.