Friday Night Funkin’ is a rhythm game where players match directional arrows to the beat of the music in rap battles. The main objective is to impress the protagonist’s girlfriend by outperforming her father—a serious musician—and a lineup of eccentric characters like Skid, Pump, and Pico. The game features 8 story weeks, including the latest “Week End 1,” each with three difficulty levels. “Hard” mode challenges even seasoned players with fast-paced and complex patterns. For focused practice, players can try out individual tracks in Freeplay mode.
Originally developed in 2020 during a game jam, FNF quickly exploded in popularity. It now includes 25 songs, a full storyline, and a thriving modding community. The game and its fan-made mods are freely accessible and unblocked on platforms like kbhgames.com, playable on computers and Chromebooks—even during school hours.
New content like Week End 1 brings story developments, fresh opponents, and the “Night” mode featuring remixed tracks. The Pitstop 2 update added new songs and gameplay features, while the Pico Special allows character swapping to unlock alternate remixes.
Despite its simple look, FNF’s open-source nature and ongoing updates keep it fresh. Mastery relies on rhythm and timing rather than visuals, making it easy to start but tough to truly conquer—especially at higher difficulties.
How to Play:
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Controls: Use the WASD or arrow keys to hit notes in sync with the music and beat your rivals in rap battles.
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Tutorial: Start with the tutorial to learn the basics.
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Story Mode: Advance through each week’s challenges and choose a difficulty level that matches your skill (Easy, Normal, or Hard).
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Free Play Mode: Jump straight into any song from the story and battle characters of your choice without following the plot.
Additional Controls:
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Adjust Volume: Press “+” or “-“ to raise or lower the volume, and “0” to mute.
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Select: Press Enter
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Back: Press Escape
