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Sims 2 Cheats Guide: Boost Money, Motives

Author : Aiden

May 18,2025

With *The Sims 2* celebrating over two decades since its release, the excitement around the Legacy Collection has brought the beloved simulation game back into the spotlight. For those eager to dive in without the grind, here's a comprehensive guide to all the cheats in *The Sims 2*, including those coveted money cheats.

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 possibilities that cheats can unlock in *The Sims 2*, you need to know how to access them. Simply press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar where you can enter cheat codes. For a more comprehensive experience, you can access the cheat menu with these commands:

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

For those who prefer a straightforward list of all the shortcuts without the hassle of toggling the cheat menu, The Escapist has you covered. Below, you'll find a detailed breakdown of the different types of cheats available in *The Sims 2*.

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.

And there you have it, a complete list of all the cheats in *The Sims 2*. Whether you're looking to boost your Simoleons or tweak your gameplay experience, these cheats can help you get the most out of your time in the game. For more ways to enhance your *The Sims 2* experience, check out the best DLCs and stuff packs available for this iconic simulation game.

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