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Sims 2 Cheats Unveiled: Boost Money and Motives

by Jacob Apr 12,2025

With the release of the Legacy Collection, *The Sims 2* has seen a resurgence in popularity, drawing both new and veteran players back to the beloved simulation game. For those looking to skip the grind and dive straight into the fun, here's a comprehensive guide to all the cheats available, including those that can boost your Simoleons.

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 envisioning all the possibilities cheats can offer, it's crucial to know how to activate them in The Sims 2. Simply press Ctrl + Shift + C to bring up the command bar where you can enter cheat codes. Additionally, there are commands to navigate the cheat menu more efficiently:

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 players who prefer a full list of cheats without the need to toggle the cheat menu repeatedly, we've got you covered. Below are the various types of cheats available in The Sims 2, categorized for easy reference.

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	Delete all fences.
deleteAllHalfWalls	Delete all half walls.
deleteAllWalls	Delete 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 Sims 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.