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Sims 2 Cheats: Unlock Secrets for Money, Motivation

by Jason Feb 19,2025

Unlock the Secrets of The Sims 2 with Cheat Codes!

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection has reignited the passion for this classic life simulation game. But who wants to spend hours grinding? This guide provides a comprehensive list of The Sims 2 cheat codes, including those for instant wealth.

Accessing the Cheat Console

A Sim entering a restaurant

Before diving into the cheats, you need to know how to access the cheat console. Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar. Alternatively, use these commands in the command bar to manage the cheat menu:

Cheat Description
help Opens the cheat menu.
expand Expands the cheat menu.
clear Clears the cheat menu.
exit Closes the cheat menu.

Complete Cheat Code List

For easy access to all cheats, without repeatedly opening and closing the menu, refer to the following categorized lists:

Financial Freedom: Money Cheats

Cheat Description
familyFunds [LastName] [#] Adds the specified amount of Simoleons to the household.
kaching Adds 1,000 Simoleons to the household.
motherlode Adds 50,000 Simoleons to the household.

Sim Control: Motive and Aspiration Cheats

Cheat Description
aging [on/off] Enables or disables Sim aging.
aspirationPoints [#] Adds the specified number of aspiration points.
aspirationLevel [0-5] Sets Sim aspiration level (0-5).
lockAspiration [on/off] Locks or unlocks Sim aspirations.
motiveDecay [on/off] Enables or disables motive decay.
maxMotives Maximizes all Sim motives.
unlockCareerRewards Unlocks career rewards for the selected Sim.

Building and World Manipulation: Build Mode Cheats

Cheat Description
boolProp showCatalogueFlags [true/false] Shows the pack origin of items in Build/Buy Mode.
boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false] Enables or disables object snapping to the grid.
changeLotClassification [low/middle/high] Changes the lot classification.
changeLotZoning [residential/community/etc] Changes the lot zoning (see full list in original article).
deleteAllFences Deletes all fences.
deleteAllHalfWalls Deletes all half walls.
deleteAllWalls Deletes all walls.
IndividualRoofSlopeAngle [15-75] Changes the angle of a single roof.
ModifyNeighborhoodTerrain [on/off] Enables terrain modification in a neighborhood.
MoveObjects [on/off] Enables moving any object, even those normally unmovable.
boolProp allObjectLightsOn [true/false] Turns on/off lighting for all objects.
RoofSlopeAngle [15-27] Changes the angle of all roofs.
TerrainType [desert/temperate/dirt/concrete] Changes the terrain type of the map.

Other Useful Cheats

Cheat Description
AddNeighborToFamilyCheat [on/off] Adds an NPC to the household.
bugJarTimeDecay [on/off] Controls whether bugs die in jars after a certain time.
boolProp carsCompact [true/false] Enables/disables car detail.
boolProp controlPets [on/off] Enables/disables pet control.
boolProp disablePuppyKittenAging [true/false] Enables/disables aging for puppies and kittens.
boolProp enablePostProcessing [true/false] Enables/disables post-processing effects.
boolProp guob [true/false] Enables/disables shadows on objects inside buildings.
boolProp petActionCancel [true/false] Enables/disables canceling pet actions.
boolProp petsFreeWill [true/false] Enables/disables free will for pets.
boolProp simShadows [true/false] Enables/disables Sim shadows.
bloom [red/green/blue] [0-225] Changes brightness and color in filmmaking.
clearLotClassValue Clears the lot class value.
deleteAllAwnings Deletes all awnings.
deleteAllCharacters Deletes all Sims in a neighborhood.
deleteAllObjects [Stairs/Windows/Doors] Deletes all specified objects.
faceBlendLimits [on/off] Enables/disables facial blending limits.
forcetwins Forces a pregnant Sim to have twins.
PlumbobToggle [on/off] Shows or hides the plumbob above Sims' heads.
showHeadlines [on/off] Shows or hides icons above Sims' heads.
SlowMotion [0-8] Enables slow motion in filmmaking.
StretchSkeleton [number] Changes a Sim's height.
Vsync [on/off] Enables/disables Vsync.

This comprehensive list empowers you to fully customize your Sims 2 experience. Enjoy! The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.