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All Sims 2 Cheats: Money, Motives, and More

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 15,2025

Unlocking the Secrets of The Sims 2: A Comprehensive Cheat Guide

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection has reignited the passion for this iconic life simulation game. However, the grind can be tedious. This guide provides a complete list of The Sims 2 cheats, including those for instant wealth.

Accessing the Cheat Console

Before diving into the cheats, you need to know how to access them. Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command console, where you'll enter the cheat codes. Alternatively, use these commands in the console to manage the cheat menu itself:

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

Mastering The Sims 2 Cheats: A Detailed Breakdown

For easy access to all cheats, without repeatedly opening and closing the menu, consult this comprehensive list categorized by function:

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.

Motive Cheats

Cheat Description
aging [on/off] Enables or disables Sim aging.
aspirationPoints [#] Adds the specified number of aspiration points.
aspirationLevel [0-5] Sets a Sim's 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 currently selected Sim.

Build Mode Cheats

Cheat Description
boolProp showCatalogueFlags [true/false] Reveals the expansion pack origin of items in Build/Buy modes.
boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false] Enables or disables object snapping to the grid.
changeLotClassification [low/middle/high] Changes the lot's classification.
changeLotZoning [residential/community/etc.] Changes the lot's zoning type (see full list in original article).
deleteAllFences Deletes all fences on the lot.
deleteAllHalfWalls Deletes all half-walls on the lot.
deleteAllWalls Deletes all walls on the lot.
IndividualRoofSlopeAngle [15-75] Changes the angle of a single roof.
modifyNeighborhoodTerrain [on/off] Enables/disables terrain modification in the neighborhood.
moveObjects [on/off] Enables/disables the ability to move objects freely.
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.

Miscellaneous Cheats

Cheat Description
addNeighborToFamilyCheat [on/off] Adds an NPC to the household.
bugJarTimeDecay [on/off] Controls whether bugs die in jars after a set time.
boolProp carsCompact [true/false] Controls the detail level of cars.
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 the ability to cancel a pet's action.
boolProp petsFreeWill [true/false] Enables/disables free will for pets.
boolProp simShadows [true/false] Enables/disables shadows for Sims.
bloom [red/green/blue] [0-225] Adjusts brightness and color for filmmaking.
clearLotClassValue Clears the lot class value.
deleteAllAwnings Deletes all awnings on the lot.
deleteAllCharacters Deletes all Sims in a neighborhood. (Use with caution!)
deleteAllObjects [Stairs/Windows/Doors] Deletes all objects of a specified type. (Use with caution!)
faceBlendLimits [on/off] Enables/disables limits on facial blending.
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] Adjusts the slow-motion speed for filmmaking.
stretchSkeleton [number] Changes a Sim's height.
vsync [on/off] Enables/disables vertical synchronization.

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

This comprehensive guide empowers you to fully customize your Sims 2 experience. Remember to use these cheats responsibly and enjoy the enhanced gameplay! The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.