According to community theories, the staff of Playtime Co. met a gruesome end during the "Hour of Joy" in 1995, where sentient experiments led by The Prototype systematically executed employees and visitors. Further theories suggest many staff members were converted into living toys through the "Bigger Bodies Initiative,", effectively trapping their consciousness within the factory's products. For more details, visit Screen Rant . What Happened To The Playtime Co. Employees (Theory)