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Discover Secret Sims 2 Cheats for Money, Motives & More!

Author : Hazel

Feb 20,2025

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

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

Accessing the Cheat Menu

Before diving into the cheats, you need to know how to access them. Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar. Alternatively, 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.

Complete Cheat Code List

For easy reference, here's a categorized list of all The Sims 2 cheats:

Financial Freedom: Money Cheats

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.

Mastering Motives: Sim Manipulation 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 selected Sim.

Building and World Manipulation Cheats

Cheat	Description
`boolProp showCatalogueFlags [true/false]`	Shows the pack origin of items in Build/Buy Mode.
`boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false]`	Enables placing objects off the grid.
`changeLotClassification [low/middle/high]`	Changes the lot's classification.
`changeLotZoning [residential/community/etc.]`	Changes the lot's zoning. (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 moving 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 controlling pets.
`boolProp disablePuppyKittenAging [true/false]`	Controls 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 canceling 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 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 specified objects.
`faceBlendLimits [on/off]`	Enables/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 headlines above Sims' heads.
`SlowMotion [0-8]`	Adjusts slow-motion speed for filmmaking.
`StretchSkeleton [number]`	Changes a Sim's height.
`Vsync [on/off]`	Enables or disables Vsync.

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

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