All Sims 2 Cheats: Money, Motives, and More
The Sims 2, a game that's captivated players for over two decades, 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 handy money-making codes.
How to Find and Use Cheats in The Sims 2

Before diving into the fun, you need to know how to access the cheat console. Pressing Ctrl + Shift + C will open a command bar where you can input cheat codes. Alternatively, use the in-game commands below to access a more extensive 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
To save you the hassle of repeatedly opening and closing the cheat menu, we've compiled a complete list of cheats categorized for easy navigation.
Money Cheats
| 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. |
Motive Cheats
| 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 | Maximizes all Sim motives. |
| unlockCareerRewards | Unlocks all career rewards for the selected Sim. |
Build Cheats
| Cheat | Description |
| boolProp showcatalogueflags [true/false] | Shows the origin pack of items in Build/Buy Mode. |
| boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false] | Allows placing objects off the grid. |
| changeLotClassification [low/middle/high] | Changes the lot classification. |
| changeLotZoning [residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot] | Changes the lot zoning. |
| deleteAllFences | Deletes all fences. |
| deleteAllHalfWalls | Deletes all half walls. |
| deleteAllWalls | Deletes all walls. |
| Individualroofslopeangle [15-75] | Changes the angle of a single roof. |
| Modifyneighborhoodterrain [on/off] | Enables terrain modification in a neighborhood. |
| 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 neighborhood terrain type. |
Miscellaneous Cheats
| AddneighbortoFamilycheat [on/off] | Adds an NPC to the household. |
| bugJarTimeDecay [on/off] | Determines if bugs die in jars over time. |
| boolProp carsCompact [true/false] | Enables car detail. |
| 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. |
| bloom [red/green/blue] [0-225] | Adjusts brightness and color in filmmaking. |
| clearLotClassValue | Clears the lot class value. |
| deleteAllAwnings | Deletes all awnings. |
| deleteAllCharacters | Deletes all Sims in a neighborhood. |
| deleteAllObjects [Stairs/Windows/Doors] | Deletes all specified objects. |
| faceBlendLimits [on/off] | Enables/disables facial blend limits. |
| forcetwins | Forces twins in a pregnancy. |
| Plumbobtoggle [on/off] | Hides or shows the plumbob. |
| showheadlines [on/off] | Shows or hides headlines above Sims. |
| Slowmotion [0-8] | Adjusts slow motion speed in filmmaking. |
| Stretchskeleton [number] | Changes a Sim's height. |
| Vsync [on/off] | Enables or disables Vsync. |
This comprehensive list covers all the cheats available in The Sims 2. For even more fun, explore the best DLCs and Stuff Packs to enhance your gameplay!
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
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