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All Sims 2 Cheats: Money, Motives, and More

Mar 21,2025 Author: Camila

*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*

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

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**
helpOpens the cheat menu.
expandExpands the cheat menu.
clearClears the cheat menu.
exitCloses 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.
motherlodeAdds 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.
maxMotivesFills all Sim motives to maximum.
unlockCareerRewardsUnlocks 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.
deleteAllFencesDeletes all fences on the lot.
deleteAllHalfWallsDeletes all half-walls on the lot.
deleteAllWallsDeletes 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.
clearLotClassValueClears the lot class value.
deleteAllAwningsDeletes all awnings on the lot.
deleteAllCharactersDeletes all Sims from the neighborhood.
deleteAllObjects \[Stairs/Windows/Doors\]Deletes all specified objects on the lot.
faceBlendLimits \[on/off\]Controls facial blending limits.
forcetwinsForces 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.

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