The Sims 2 has been around for more than twenty years, but the release of the Legacy Collection has sparked fresh interest in this classic simulation game. Still, not everyone wants to slog through grinding. Here’s every The Sims 2 cheat, including those for money.
How To Find & Use Cheats in The Sims 2
Before you imagine all the things you can do with cheats, it’s essential to learn how to use them in The Sims 2. Pressing Ctrl + Shift + C opens a command bar where you can enter cheat codes. There’s also a built-in way to access most cheats in-game. Type these commands into the command bar to load 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 Sims 2 Cheats
If you’d prefer not to open and close the cheat menu every time you need a shortcut—or if you want the complete list without missing anything—The Escapist has you covered. Here are the different types of cheats in The Sims 2 and how to unlock them.
Money Cheats in The Sims 2
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| familyFunds \[last name\] \[#\] | Provides the specified amount of funds to the household. |
| kaching | Adds 1,000 Simoleons to the household. |
| motherlode | Grants 50,000 Simoleons to the household. |
Motives Cheats in The Sims 2
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| aging \[on/off\] | Enables or disables aging for Sims. |
| aspirationPoints \[#\] | Grants Sims the specified number of aspiration points. |
| aspirationLevel \[0-5\] | Sets a Sim’s aspiration level between 0 and 5. |
| lockAspiration \[on/off\] | Prevents changes to a Sim’s aspirations. |
| motiveDecay \[on/off\] | Turns motive decay on or off for Sims. |
| maxMotives | Fills all Sims’ motives to maximum. |
| unlockCareerRewards | Unlocks career rewards for the selected Sim. |
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Build Cheats in The Sims 2
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| boolProp showcatalogueflags \[true/false\] | Reveals the pack origin of items in Build and Buy Mode. |
| boolProp snapObjectsToGrid \[true/false\] | Allows placing items off the grid. |
| changeLotClassification \[low/middle/high\] | Changes a lot’s classification to the specified level. |
| changeLotZoning \[residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot\] | Changes a lot’s zoning to the selected type. |
| deleteAllFences | Removes all fences from the lot. |
| deleteAllHalfWalls | Deletes all half walls. |
| deleteAllWalls | Removes all walls. |
| Individualroofslopeangle \[15-75\] | Sets the pitch of a single roof. |
| Modifyneighborhoodterrain \[on/off\] | Enables terrain editing in the neighborhood. |
| Moveobjects \[on/off\] | Allows moving any object freely. |
| boolProp allobjectlightson \[true/false\] | Turns on lighting for all objects. |
| Roofslopeangle \[15-27\] | Adjusts the pitch of all roofs. |
| TerrainType \[desert/temperate/dirt/concrete\] | Changes the neighborhood’s terrain type. |
Miscellaneous Sims 2 Cheats
| AddneighbortoFamilycheat \[on/off\] | Adds an NPC to the household. |
| bugJarTimeDecay \[on/off\] | Controls whether bugs die in a jar after a set time. |
| boolProp carsCompact \[true/false\] | Enables detailed car rendering. |
| boolProp controlpets \[on/off\] | Allows direct control of pets. |
| boolprop disablePuppyKittenAging \[true/false\] | Enables aging for puppies and kittens. |
| boolProp enablePostProcessing \[true/false\] | Activates post-processing cheat functionality. |
| boolProp guob \[true/false\] | Enables shadows for objects inside buildings. |
| boolProp petactioncancel \[true/false\] | Allows canceling a pet’s current action. |
| boolProp petsfreewill \[true/false\] | Enables free will behavior for pets. |
| boolProp simshadows \[true/false\] | Turns on shadows for Sims. |
| bloom \[red/green/blue\] \[0-225\] | Adjusts brightness and color tone during filmmaking. |
| clearLotClassValue | Resets the lot’s classification value. |
| deleteAllAwnings | Removes all awnings. |
| deleteAllCharacters | Deletes all Sims in the neighborhood. |
| deleteAllObjects \[Stairs/Windows/Doors\] | Deletes all specified objects in the neighborhood. |
| faceBlendLimits \[on/off\] | Enables facial bounding limits. |
| forcetwins | Forces a pregnant Sim to give birth to twins. |
| Plumbobtoggle \[on/off\] | Hides the plumbob above Sims’ heads. |
| showheadlines \[on/off\] | Displays icons above a selected Sim’s head. |
| Slowmotion \[0-8\] | Activates slow motion in filmmaking at the specified level. |
| Stretchskeleton \[number\] | Adjusts a Sim’s height to the specified value. |
| Vsync \[on/off\] | Enables vertical sync. |
And those are all the cheats in The Sims 2. If you’re looking for more, here are the best DLCs and stuff packs for this popular simulation game.
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
