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The Sims 2, despite its age, enjoys a resurgence thanks to the Legacy Collection. But who wants to grind endlessly? This guide provides a comprehensive list of The Sims 2 cheats, including those for a quick cash infusion.
Accessing and Using The Sims 2 Cheats
Before diving into the cheats themselves, let's learn how to use them. Pressing Ctrl + Shift + C opens a command bar where you'll enter the codes. Alternatively, the in-game cheat menu offers convenient access to many options. Use these commands in 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. |
All The Sims 2 Cheats
For a complete cheat list without the need for constant menu toggling, we've got you covered. Below are categorized cheats for your convenience.
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. |
Motives Cheats
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| aging \[on/off\] | Toggles Sim aging on and 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 aspirations. |
| motiveDecay \[on/off\] | Toggles Sim motive decay on and off. |
| maxMotives | Maxes out all Sim motives. |
| unlockCareerRewards | Unlocks career rewards for the selected Sim. |
Build Cheats
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| boolProp showcatalogueflags \[true/false\] | Shows the pack origin of items in Build/Buy Mode. |
| boolProp snapObjectsToGrid \[true/false\] | Allows placing objects off the grid. |
| changeLotClassification \[low/middle/high\] | Changes the lot's classification. |
| changeLotZoning \[residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot\] | Changes the lot's 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's terrain type. |
Miscellaneous Cheats
| AddneighbortoFamilycheat \[on/off\] | Adds an NPC to the household. |
| bugJarTimeDecay \[on/off\] | Toggles bug lifespan in jars. |
| boolProp carsCompact \[true/false\] | Toggles car detail. |
| boolProp controlpets \[on/off\] | Enables pet control. |
| boolprop disablePuppyKittenAging \[true/false\] | Toggles puppy/kitten aging. |
| boolProp enablePostProcessing \[true/false\] | Enables post-processing effects. |
| boolProp guob \[true/false\] | Enables shadows inside buildings. |
| boolProp petactioncancel \[true/false\] | Enables canceling pet actions. |
| boolProp petsfreewill \[true/false\] | Enables pet free will. |
| boolProp simshadows \[true/false\] | Enables Sim 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 \[on/off\] | Toggles facial blending limits. |
| forcetwins | Forces twins in a pregnancy. |
| Plumbobtoggle \[on/off\] | Toggles the plumbob display. |
| showheadlines \[on/off\] | Toggles icons above Sims' heads. |
| Slowmotion \[0-8\] | Adjusts slow motion speed in filmmaking. |
| Stretchskeleton \[number\] | Changes a Sim's height. |
| Vsync \[on/off\] | Toggles Vsync. |
That's your complete guide to The Sims 2 cheats! For more ways to enhance your game, check out our recommendations on the best DLCs and Stuff Packs.
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
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