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Sims 2 Cheats Unveiled: Boost Money and Motives

Author : Mia May 20,2025

With *The Sims 2* celebrating over two decades since its release, the introduction of the Legacy Collection has reignited enthusiasm for this beloved simulation game. For those looking to bypass the grind, here's a comprehensive guide to all the cheats in *The Sims 2*, including those that boost your in-game wealth.

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 world of cheats, it's crucial to understand how to activate them in *The Sims 2*. Simply press Ctrl + Shift + C to bring up the command bar where you can input cheat codes. Additionally, there's a way to access most cheats directly through the game's cheat menu. Here's how you can navigate it:

CheatDescription
helpOpens the cheat menu.
expandExpands the cheat menu.
clearClears the cheat menu.
exitCloses the cheat menu.

All Sims 2 Cheats

For those who prefer not to toggle the cheat menu repeatedly or need a complete list without missing out on any shortcuts, here’s an exhaustive list of the different types of cheats available in *The Sims 2* and how to utilize them.

Money Cheats in The Sims 2

CheatDescription
familyFunds [last name] [#]Provides the specified number of funds to the Household.
kachingProvides 1,000 Simoleons to the Household.
motherlodeProvides 50,000 Simoleons to the Household.

Motives Cheats in The Sims 2

CheatDescription
aging [on/off]Turns aging for Sims on and off.
aspirationPoints [#]Provides Sims with the specified amount of aspiration points.
aspirationLevel [0-5]Sets aspiration for Sims to a level between 0 and 5.
lockAspiration [on/off]Locks the aspirations of Sims.
motiveDecay [on/off]Turns motive decay on and off for Sims.
maxMotivesMaxes the motives of Sims.
unlockCareerRewardsUnlocks career rewards for one selected Sim.

Build Cheats in The Sims 2

CheatDescription
boolProp showcatalogueflags [true/false]Items in Build Mode and Buy Mode reveal their pack origin.
boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false]Allows items to be placed off the grid.
changeLotClassification [low/middle/high]Alters the class of a Lot to the specified one.
changeLotZoning [residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot]Alters the zoning of a Lot to the specified one.
deleteAllFencesDelete all fences.
deleteAllHalfWallsDelete all half walls.
deleteAllWallsDelete all walls.
Individualroofslopeangle [15-75]Changes the angle of one roof.
Modifyneighborhoodterrain [on/off]Enables the ability to modify the terrain in a neighborhood.
Moveobjects [on/off]Enables the ability to move all objects.
boolProp allobjectlightson [true/false]Turns on lighting for objects.
Roofslopeangle [15-27]Changes the angle of all roofs.
TerrainType [desert/temperate/dirt/concrete]Changes the map’s terrain type.

Miscellaneous Sims 2 Cheats

AddneighbortoFamilycheat [on/off]Adds NPC to the Household.
bugJarTimeDecay [on/off]Decides whether bugs die in a jar after a set amount of time.
boolProp carsCompact [true/false]Enables detail on cars.
boolProp controlpets [on/off]Enables the ability to control pets.
boolprop disablePuppyKittenAging [true/false]Enables aging for puppies and kittens.
boolProp enablePostProcessing [true/false]Enables the use of postprocessing cheats.
boolProp guob [true/false]Enables shadows on objects inside of buildings.
boolProp petactioncancel [true/false]Enables the ability to cancel a pet’s action.
boolProp petsfreewill [true/false]Enables free will for pets.
boolProp simshadows [true/false]Enables shadows.
bloom [red/green/blue] [0-225]Changes the brightness and color when filmmaking.
clearLotClassValueClears the lot class value.
deleteAllAwningsDeletes all awnings.
deleteAllCharactersDeletes all Sims in a neighborhood.
deleteAllObjects [Stairs/Windows/Doors]Deletes all specified objects in a neighborhood.
faceBlendLimits [on/off]Enables the limits of facial bounding.
forcetwinsA pregnant Sim will now give birth to twins.
Plumbobtoggle [on/off]Makes the plumbob above Sims’ heads disappear.
showheadlines [on/off]Enables icons above a selected Sim’s head.
Slowmotion [0-8]Enables slow motion in filmmaking to the specified level.
Stretchskeleton [number]Changes a Sim’s height to the specified number.
Vsync [on/off]Enables vsync.

There you have it—a full list of cheats for *The Sims 2*. If you're hungry for more, check out the best DLCs and stuff packs to enhance your simulation experience.

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

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