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"Sims 2 Cheats Guide: Boost Money and Motives"

Author：Kristen Update：May 01,2025

With the release of *The Sims 2: Legacy Collection*, there's a renewed interest in this classic simulation game. For those who want to skip the grind and dive straight into the fun, here's a comprehensive guide to all the cheats in *The Sims 2*, including those for money.

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 you start dreaming up all the ways you can use cheats, it's crucial to know how to access them in *The Sims 2*. Simply press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar, where you can enter cheat codes. Additionally, there are specific commands 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.

All Sims 2 Cheats

If you prefer not to toggle the cheat menu repeatedly or want a complete list of cheats, The Escapist has you covered. Here are the various types of cheats available in *The Sims 2* and how to use them.

Money Cheats in The Sims 2

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.

Motives Cheats in The Sims 2

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.

Build Cheats in The Sims 2

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.

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.
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.

These are all the cheats available in *The Sims 2*. For those looking to enhance their gameplay further, consider exploring the best DLCs and stuff packs for this beloved simulation game.

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