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All Sims 2 Cheats: Money, Motives, and More

by Jason Feb 25,2025

Unlock the Secrets of The Sims 2 with Cheat Codes!

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection has reignited interest in this classic simulation game, but who wants to grind endlessly? This guide provides a comprehensive list of The Sims 2 cheat codes, including those for instant wealth.

Accessing the Cheat Menu

A Sim enjoying a restaurant in The Sims 2

To unleash the power of cheats, press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar. Alternatively, use these commands in the command bar 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.

Complete Cheat Code List

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

Financial Freedom:

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

Sim Control & Needs:

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 selected Sim.

Building & World Manipulation:

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'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 terrain modification in the neighborhood.
MoveObjects [on/off] Enables the movement of all objects.
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 car detail level.
boolProp controlPets [on/off] Enables pet control.
boolProp disablePuppyKittenAging [true/false] Enables or disables aging for puppies and kittens.
boolProp enablePostProcessing [true/false] Enables post-processing effects.
boolProp guob [true/false] Enables shadows on objects inside buildings.
boolProp petActionCancel [true/false] Enables cancellation of pet actions.
boolProp petsFreeWill [true/false] Enables or disables pet free will.
boolProp simShadows [true/false] Enables or disables Sim shadows.
bloom [red/green/blue] [0-225] Changes brightness and color for filmmaking.
clearLotClassValue Clears the lot class value.
deleteAllAwnings Deletes all awnings on the lot.
deleteAllCharacters Deletes all Sims from a neighborhood. (Use with caution!)
deleteAllObjects [Stairs/Windows/Doors] Deletes all objects of a specified type. (Use with caution!)
faceBlendLimits [on/off] Enables or 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 during filmmaking.
StretchSkeleton [number] Changes a Sim's height.
Vsync [on/off] Enables or disables Vsync.

Master these cheats and transform your Sims 2 experience! The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.

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