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All Sims 2 Cheats: Money, Motives, and More

Author : Evelyn

Mar 17,2025

*The Sims 2*, a game that's captivated players for over two decades, has seen a resurgence of interest thanks to the Legacy Collection. But who wants to spend hours grinding? This guide provides a comprehensive list of *The Sims 2* cheats, including those for a quick cash injection.

How to Find and 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 conjuring up riches and manipulating your Sims' lives, you need to know how to access the cheat console. Pressing Ctrl + Shift + C opens a command bar where you can input cheat codes. Alternatively, use the in-game commands below to access a more extensive cheat menu:

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

All The Sims 2 Cheats

To save you the hassle of repeatedly opening and closing the cheat menu, we've compiled a complete list of cheats categorized for easy navigation.

Money Cheats in The Sims 2

Cheat	Description
familyFunds \[last name\] \[#\]	Adds the specified amount of Simoleons to the household's funds.
kaching	Adds 1,000 Simoleons to the household's funds.
motherlode	Adds 50,000 Simoleons to the household's funds.

Motives Cheats in The Sims 2

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

Build Cheats in The Sims 2

Cheat	Description
boolProp showcatalogueflags \[true/false\]	Shows the expansion 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 (low, middle, high).
changeLotZoning \[residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot\]	Changes the zoning of a lot.
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 terrain modification in the neighborhood.
Moveobjects \[on/off\]	Enables the movement of all objects.
boolProp allobjectlightson \[true/false\]	Turns on all object lights.
Roofslopeangle \[15-27\]	Changes the angle of all roofs.
TerrainType \[desert/temperate/dirt/concrete\]	Changes the neighborhood's terrain type.

Miscellaneous The Sims 2 Cheats

AddneighbortoFamilycheat \[on/off\]	Adds a neighborhood NPC to the household.
bugJarTimeDecay \[on/off\]	Controls whether bugs die in jars over time.
boolProp carsCompact \[true/false\]	Controls car detail level.
boolProp controlpets \[on/off\]	Enables control over pets.
boolprop disablePuppyKittenAging \[true/false\]	Disables aging for puppies and kittens.
boolProp enablePostProcessing \[true/false\]	Enables post-processing effects.
boolProp guob \[true/false\]	Enables shadows on indoor objects.
boolProp petactioncancel \[true/false\]	Enables cancellation of pet actions.
boolProp petsfreewill \[true/false\]	Enables free will for pets.
boolProp simshadows \[true/false\]	Enables shadows for Sims.
bloom \[red/green/blue\] \[0-225\]	Adjusts brightness and color in movie mode.
clearLotClassValue	Clears the lot class value.
deleteAllAwnings	Deletes all awnings on the lot.
deleteAllCharacters	Deletes all Sims from the neighborhood.
deleteAllObjects \[Stairs/Windows/Doors\]	Deletes all specified objects from the lot.
faceBlendLimits \[on/off\]	Enables/disables facial blend limits.
forcetwins	Forces a pregnant Sim to have twins.
Plumbobtoggle \[on/off\]	Hides or shows the plumbob.
showheadlines \[on/off\]	Shows or hides headlines above Sims' heads.
Slowmotion \[0-8\]	Adjusts slow-motion speed in movie mode.
Stretchskeleton \[number\]	Changes a Sim's height.
Vsync \[on/off\]	Enables or disables Vsync.

This comprehensive list covers all the cheats available in The Sims 2. For those seeking to enhance their gameplay further, exploring the various DLCs and Stuff Packs is highly recommended.

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