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"Sims 2 Cheats: Boost Money, Motives, More"

by Anthony Apr 21,2025

With the release of the Legacy Collection, *The Sims 2* has seen a resurgence in popularity even after over two decades. For players looking to skip the grind and dive straight into the fun, using cheats can transform your gameplay experience. Whether you're looking to boost your Simoleons or manipulate other aspects of the game, here's a comprehensive guide to all the cheats available in *The Sims 2*.

How To Find & Use Cheats in The Sims 2

A character walking into a restaurant in The Sims 2 as part of an article about cheats.

Before you start dreaming up all the ways you can use cheats, it's crucial to understand how to activate them in *The Sims 2*. Simply press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar where you can enter cheat codes. Additionally, there's a way to access most cheats through the cheat menu. Here are the commands you need to type into the command bar:

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

All Sims 2 Cheats

For those who prefer a streamlined approach or want a comprehensive list of cheats without the hassle of toggling the cheat menu, The Escapist has you covered. Here are the various types of cheats in *The Sims 2* and how to utilize them.

Money Cheats in The Sims 2

Cheat	Description
familyFunds [last name] [#]	Provides the specified number of funds to the Household.
kaching	Provides 1,000 Simoleons to the Household.
motherlode	Provides 50,000 Simoleons to the Household.

Motives Cheats in The Sims 2

Cheat	Description
aging [on/off]	Turns aging for Sims on and off.
aspirationPoints [#]	Provides Sims with the specified amount of aspiration points.
aspirationLevel [0-5]	Sets aspiration for Sims to a level between 0 and 5.
lockAspiration [on/off]	Locks the aspirations of Sims.
motiveDecay [on/off]	Turns motive decay on and off for Sims.
maxMotives	Maxes the motives of Sims.
unlockCareerRewards	Unlocks career rewards for one selected Sim.

Build Cheats in The Sims 2

Cheat	Description
boolProp showcatalogueflags [true/false]	Items in Build Mode and Buy Mode reveal their pack origin.
boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false]	Allows items to be placed off the grid.
changeLotClassification [low/middle/high]	Alters the class of a Lot to the specified one.
changeLotZoning [residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot]	Alters the zoning of a Lot to the specified one.
deleteAllFences	Deletes all fences.
deleteAllHalfWalls	Deletes all half walls.
deleteAllWalls	Deletes all walls.
Individualroofslopeangle [15-75]	Changes the angle of one roof.
Modifyneighborhoodterrain [on/off]	Enables the ability to modify the terrain in a neighborhood.
Moveobjects [on/off]	Enables the ability to move all objects.
boolProp allobjectlightson [true/false]	Turns on lighting for objects.
Roofslopeangle [15-27]	Changes the angle of all roofs.
TerrainType [desert/temperate/dirt/concrete]	Changes the map’s terrain type.

Miscellaneous Sims 2 Cheats

Cheat	Description
AddneighbortoFamilycheat [on/off]	Adds NPC to the Household.
bugJarTimeDecay [on/off]	Decides whether bugs die in a jar after a set amount of time.
boolProp carsCompact [true/false]	Enables detail on cars.
boolProp controlpets [on/off]	Enables the ability to control pets.
boolprop disablePuppyKittenAging [true/false]	Enables aging for puppies and kittens.
boolProp enablePostProcessing [true/false]	Enables the use of postprocessing cheats.
boolProp guob [true/false]	Enables shadows on objects inside of buildings.
boolProp petactioncancel [true/false]	Enables the ability to cancel a pet’s action.
boolProp petsfreewill [true/false]	Enables free will for pets.
boolProp simshadows [true/false]	Enables shadows.
bloom [red/green/blue] [0-225]	Changes the brightness and color when 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 in a neighborhood.
faceBlendLimits [on/off]	Enables the limits of facial bounding.
forcetwins	A pregnant Sim will now give birth to twins.
Plumbobtoggle [on/off]	Makes the plumbob above Sims’ heads disappear.
showheadlines [on/off]	Enables icons above a selected Sim’s head.
Slowmotion [0-8]	Enables slow motion in filmmaking to the specified level.
Stretchskeleton [number]	Changes a Sim’s height to the specified number.
Vsync [on/off]	Enables vsync.

And that's the full list of cheats in *The Sims 2*. If you're eager for more content, check out the best DLCs and stuff packs to further enhance your simulation experience.

The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.

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