With the release of the Legacy Collection, *The Sims 2* has seen a resurgence in popularity despite being over two decades old. For those looking to skip the grind and dive straight into the fun, here's a comprehensive guide to all the cheats you can use in the game, including those that boost your Simoleons.
Before you start dreaming about all the ways you can use cheats to enhance your gameplay, it's crucial to know how to activate them in The Sims 2. To open the command bar, simply press Ctrl + Shift + C. This bar allows you to type in various cheat codes, but there's also a way to access most cheats more conveniently. Here are the commands to type 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. |
If you prefer not to toggle the cheat menu on and off every time you need a shortcut, or if you want a complete list of cheats without any missing entries, The Escapist has you covered. Below, you'll find the different types of cheats available in The Sims 2 and how to use them.
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| familyFunds [last name] [#] | Provides the specified number of funds to the Household. |
| kaching | Provides 1,000 Simoleons to the Household. |
| motherlode | Provides 50,000 Simoleons to the Household. |
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| 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. |
| maxMotives | Maxes the motives of Sims. |
| unlockCareerRewards | Unlocks career rewards for one selected Sim. |
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| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| 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. |
| deleteAllFences | Deletes all fences. |
| deleteAllHalfWalls | Deletes all half walls. |
| deleteAllWalls | Deletes 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. |
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| 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 ability to use 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. |
| 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 in a neighborhood. |
| faceBlendLimits [on/off] | Enables the limits of facial bounding. |
| forcetwins | A 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. |
And there you have it, a full rundown of all the cheats in The Sims 2. If you're looking to further enhance your gameplay, check out the best DLCs and stuff packs for this beloved simulation game.
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
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