7/11/2025
A full beginner-friendly guide to Chaves Nightmares, covering all 5 nights, Custom Night challenges, 8 character attack patterns, and survival strategies for this FNaF-style horror fan game.
Chaves Nightmares Game Guide: Complete Walkthrough and Survival Tips
Welcome to Chaves Nightmares — a FNaF-style horror fan game set in the iconic vecindad. Survive 5 terrifying nights (plus a bonus Night 6) while 8 nightmare versions of beloved characters hunt you down.
Game Overview
Chaves Nightmares is a Five Nights at Freddy's-style survival horror game featuring characters from the classic Chaves TV series, reimagined as terrifying nightmare creatures.
Core Gameplay
You're trapped in the vecindad at night. Your goal is simple: survive until 6 AM.
The game follows the classic FNaF formula:
- Monitor security cameras to track enemy movements
- Manage limited resources (power, doors, lights)
- React quickly when characters approach
- Survive increasingly difficult nights
The 8 Characters
Each character has unique behaviors and attack patterns. Learning them is key to survival.
1. Nightmare Chaves
- Behavior: The main antagonist. Becomes more aggressive as nights progress.
- Defense: Check the left door light. Close the door if you see him.
2. Nightmare Quico
- Behavior: Fast and unpredictable. Can appear suddenly.
- Defense: Monitor the right door frequently.
3. Nightmare Chiquinha
- Behavior: Sneaky and quiet. Hard to detect on cameras.
- Defense: Check both door lights regularly.
4. Nightmare Seu Madruga
- Behavior: Slow but persistent. Drains extra power when near.
- Defense: Keep him away from your office to conserve power.
5. Nightmare Dona Florinda
- Behavior: Aggressive when provoked. Reacts to camera usage.
- Defense: Don't stare at her too long on cameras.
6. Nightmare Professor Girafales
- Behavior: Methodical. Follows a set patrol pattern.
- Defense: Learn his pattern and prepare accordingly.
7. Nightmare Seu Barriga
- Behavior: Heavy footsteps give him away. Slow but deadly.
- Defense: Listen for his footsteps and close the door early.
8. Nightmare Bruxa do 71
- Behavior: The wildcard. Erratic and hard to predict.
- Defense: Stay alert and check all entry points frequently.
Survival Tips
- Don't overuse cameras — they drain power quickly
- Close doors only when necessary — open doors use no power
- Listen for audio cues — each character has distinctive sounds
- Stay calm — panic leads to mistakes
Good luck surviving the vecindad!