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*The Sims 2*, a game that's stood the test of time, has seen a resurgence of interest thanks to the Legacy Collection. But who wants to spend hours grinding? This guide provides a comprehensive list of *The Sims 2* cheats, including those for a quick cash injection.
How To Find & Use Cheats in *The Sims 2*
Before diving into the fun, let's learn how to access the cheat console. Pressing Ctrl + Shift + C opens a command bar where you can input cheat codes. Alternatively, the in-game cheat menu offers convenient access to most cheats. Use these 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 reference, we've compiled all The Sims 2 cheats below, 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 to a Sim. |
| aspirationLevel \[0-5\] | Sets a Sim's aspiration level (0-5). |
| lockAspiration \[on/off\] | Locks or unlocks a Sim's aspiration. |
| motiveDecay \[on/off\] | Turns Sim motive decay on or off. |
| maxMotives | Fills all Sim motives to maximum. |
| unlockCareerRewards | Unlocks career rewards for the selected Sim. |
Build Cheats in *The Sims 2*
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| boolProp showcatalogueflags \[true/false\] | Shows the expansion pack origin of Build/Buy Mode items. |
| boolProp snapObjectsToGrid \[true/false\] | Allows placing objects off the grid. |
| changeLotClassification \[low/middle/high\] | Changes the lot's classification. |
| changeLotZoning \[residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot\] | Changes the lot's zoning. |
| 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 neighborhood terrain modification. |
| 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 world's terrain type. |
Miscellaneous *The Sims 2* Cheats
| AddneighbortoFamilycheat \[on/off\] | Adds an NPC to the household. |
| bugJarTimeDecay \[on/off\] | Controls whether bugs die in jars over time. |
| 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 for Sims. |
| bloom \[red/green/blue\] \[0-225\] | Adjusts brightness and color in filmmaking. |
| clearLotClassValue | Clears the lot class value. |
| deleteAllAwnings | Deletes all awnings on the lot. |
| deleteAllCharacters | Deletes all Sims from the neighborhood. |
| deleteAllObjects \[Stairs/Windows/Doors\] | Deletes all specified objects on the lot. |
| faceBlendLimits \[on/off\] | Controls facial blending limits. |
| forcetwins | Forces a pregnant Sim to have twins. |
| Plumbobtoggle \[on/off\] | Hides or shows the plumbob. |
| showheadlines \[on/off\] | Shows or hides icons above Sims' heads. |
| Slowmotion \[0-8\] | Adjusts slow motion speed in filmmaking. |
| Stretchskeleton \[number\] | Changes a Sim's height. |
| Vsync \[on/off\] | Enables or disables Vsync. |
There you have it—a complete guide to The Sims 2 cheats. For more ways to enhance your gameplay, check out the best DLCs and Stuff Packs for this classic simulation game.
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
