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 complete list of The Sims 2 cheats, including those for a quick cash infusion.
How to Find and Use Cheats in The Sims 2
Before diving into the wealth of cheat possibilities, you need to know how to access them. Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar, where you'll enter cheat codes. Alternatively, the in-game cheat menu offers many of the same options. Use the following commands in the command bar to manage the 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
For easy access to the full cheat list, we've compiled them all here, categorized for your convenience.
Money Cheats in The Sims 2
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| familyFunds \[last name\] \[#\] | 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. |
Motives Cheats in The Sims 2
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| aging \[on/off\] | Turns Sim aging on or off. |
| aspirationPoints \[#\] | Adds the specified number of aspiration points. |
| aspirationLevel \[0-5\] | Sets Sim aspiration level (0-5). |
| lockAspiration \[on/off\] | Locks or unlocks Sim aspirations. |
| motiveDecay \[on/off\] | Turns motive decay on or off. |
| maxMotives | Maximizes all Sim motives. |
| unlockCareerRewards | Unlocks career rewards for the selected Sim. |
Build Cheats in The Sims 2
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| boolProp showcatalogueflags \[true/false\] | Shows the pack origin of items in Build/Buy Mode. |
| boolProp snapObjectsToGrid \[true/false\] | Allows placing objects off the grid. |
| changeLotClassification \[low/middle/high\] | Changes the lot classification. |
| changeLotZoning \[residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot\] | Changes the lot zoning. |
| deleteAllFences | Deletes all fences. |
| deleteAllHalfWalls | Deletes all half walls. |
| deleteAllWalls | Deletes all walls. |
| Individualroofslopeangle \[15-75\] | Changes the angle of a single roof. |
| Modifyneighborhoodterrain \[on/off\] | Enables terrain modification in a neighborhood. |
| Moveobjects \[on/off\] | Enables moving 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 terrain type. |
Miscellaneous The Sims 2 Cheats
| AddneighbortoFamilycheat \[on/off\] | Adds an NPC to the household. |
| bugJarTimeDecay \[on/off\] | Controls bug lifespan in jars. |
| boolProp carsCompact \[true/false\] | Controls car detail level. |
| boolProp controlpets \[on/off\] | Enables pet control. |
| 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 canceling pet actions. |
| boolProp petsfreewill \[true/false\] | Enables pet free will. |
| boolProp simshadows \[true/false\] | Enables shadows. |
| bloom \[red/green/blue\] \[0-225\] | Adjusts brightness and color in 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. |
| faceBlendLimits \[on/off\] | Enables/disables facial blending limits. |
| forcetwins | Forces twins in a pregnancy. |
| Plumbobtoggle \[on/off\] | Shows or hides the plumbob. |
| showheadlines \[on/off\] | Shows or hides Sim mood icons. |
| Slowmotion \[0-8\] | Adjusts slow motion speed in filmmaking. |
| Stretchskeleton \[number\] | Changes Sim height. |
| Vsync \[on/off\] | Enables or disables Vsync. |
There you have it—a comprehensive guide to all the cheats in The Sims 2. For those seeking even more ways to enhance their gameplay, check out our recommendations for the best DLCs and Stuff Packs.
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
