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Sims 2: Unlimited Sims, Wealth, and Control Unveiled

Author : Nora Feb 18,2025

Unlocking the Secrets of The Sims 2: A Comprehensive Cheat Guide

The Sims 2 Legacy Collection has reignited interest in this classic life simulation game. However, the grind can be tedious. This guide provides a complete list of The Sims 2 cheats, including those for acquiring Simoleons.

Accessing the Cheat Menu

A Sim entering a restaurant

To utilize cheats, press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar. Alternatively, use the following commands within 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.

Complete Cheat List for The Sims 2

For easy access to all cheats without repeatedly opening and closing the menu, consult this comprehensive list categorized by function:

Money Cheats

Cheat	Description
`familyFunds [lastname] [#]`	Adds the specified amount of Simoleons to a household.
`kaching`	Adds 1,000 Simoleons to the household.
`motherlode`	Adds 50,000 Simoleons to the household.

Motives & Aspiration Cheats

Cheat	Description
`aging [on/off]`	Enables or disables Sim aging.
`aspirationPoints [#]`	Adds the specified number of aspiration points.
`aspirationLevel [0-5]`	Sets a Sim's aspiration level (0-5).
`lockAspiration [on/off]`	Locks or unlocks Sim aspirations.
`motiveDecay [on/off]`	Enables or disables motive decay.
`maxMotives`	Maximizes all Sim motives.
`unlockCareerRewards`	Unlocks career rewards for the selected Sim.

Build Mode Cheats

Cheat	Description
`boolProp showcatalogueflags [true/false]`	Shows the pack origin of items in Build/Buy Mode.
`boolProp snapObjectsToGrid [true/false]`	Enables or disables object snapping to the grid.
`changeLotClassification [low/middle/high]`	Changes the lot classification.
`changeLotZoning [residential/community/etc.]`	Changes the lot zoning. (See full list in original article)
`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 terrain modification in the neighborhood.
`MoveObjects [on/off]`	Enables the movement of all objects.
`boolProp allobjectlightson [true/false]`	Turns on/off lighting for all objects.
`Roofslopeangle [15-27]`	Changes the angle of all roofs.
`TerrainType [desert/temperate/dirt/concrete]`	Changes the terrain type of the map.

Miscellaneous Cheats

Cheat	Description
`AddneighbortoFamilycheat [on/off]`	Adds an NPC to the household.
`bugJarTimeDecay [on/off]`	Controls whether bugs die in jars after a set time.
`boolProp carsCompact [true/false]`	Enables/disables car detail.
`boolProp controlpets [on/off]`	Enables/disables pet control.
`boolProp disablePuppyKittenAging [true/false]`	Enables/disables aging for puppies and kittens.
`boolProp enablePostProcessing [true/false]`	Enables/disables post-processing effects.
`boolProp guob [true/false]`	Enables/disables shadows on objects inside buildings.
`boolProp petactioncancel [true/false]`	Enables/disables canceling pet actions.
`boolProp petsfreewill [true/false]`	Enables/disables free will for pets.
`boolProp simshadows [true/false]`	Enables/disables shadows for Sims.
`bloom [red/green/blue] [0-225]`	Adjusts brightness and color for filmmaking.
`clearLotClassValue`	Clears the lot class value.
`deleteAllAwnings`	Deletes all awnings on the lot.
`deleteAllCharacters`	Deletes all Sims in a neighborhood. (Use with caution!)
`deleteAllObjects [Stairs/Windows/Doors]`	Deletes all objects of a specified type. (Use with caution!)
`faceBlendLimits [on/off]`	Enables/disables facial blending limits.
`forcetwins`	Forces a pregnant Sim to have twins.
`Plumbobtoggle [on/off]`	Shows or hides the plumbob above Sims' heads.
`showheadlines [on/off]`	Shows or hides headlines above Sims' heads.
`Slowmotion [0-8]`	Adjusts slow-motion speed for filmmaking.
`Stretchskeleton [number]`	Changes a Sim's height.
`Vsync [on/off]`	Enables/disables Vsync.

This comprehensive guide empowers you to master The Sims 2 and shape your gameplay experience. The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.

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