Sims 2 Cheats: Unlock Everything
The Sims 2, despite its age (over two decades!), enjoys a resurgence thanks to the Legacy Collection. But who wants to grind endlessly? This guide provides a complete list of The Sims 2 cheats, including those for a quick cash infusion.
Accessing and Using The Sims 2 Cheats

Before diving into the wealth of cheats available, you need to know how to use them. Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar, where you'll enter cheat codes. Alternatively, a cheat menu provides access to most cheats. Use the following 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. |
Complete List of The Sims 2 Cheats
To save you the hassle of repeatedly opening and closing the cheat menu, or if you prefer a comprehensive, readily available list, we've compiled all the cheats here, categorized 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. |
Motive Cheats
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| aging \[on/off\] | Enables or disables Sim aging. |
| 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 \[on/off\] | Enables or disables motive decay. |
| maxMotives | Maximizes all Sim motives. |
| unlockCareerRewards | Unlocks career rewards for the selected Sim. |
Build Cheats
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| boolProp showcatalogueflags \[true/false\] | Shows the expansion 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 (low, middle, high). |
| changeLotZoning \[residential/community/greek/dorm/secretsociety/secretvacationlot/hotel/secrethobbylot/apartmentbase/apartmentsublot/secretwitchlot\] | Changes the zoning of a lot. |
| 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 the ability to move any object. |
| 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 terrain type. |
Miscellaneous Cheats
| AddneighbortoFamilycheat \[on/off\] | Adds an NPC to the household. |
| bugJarTimeDecay \[on/off\] | Controls whether bugs die in jars over time. |
| boolProp carsCompact \[true/false\] | Enables detailed car models. |
| boolProp controlpets \[on/off\] | Enables control over pets. |
| boolprop disablePuppyKittenAging \[true/false\] | Disables aging for puppies and kittens. |
| boolProp enablePostProcessing \[true/false\] | Enables post-processing effects. |
| boolProp guob \[true/false\] | Enables shadows on indoor objects. |
| boolProp petactioncancel \[true/false\] | Enables canceling pet actions. |
| boolProp petsfreewill \[true/false\] | Enables or disables pet free will. |
| boolProp simshadows \[true/false\] | Enables or disables Sim shadows. |
| bloom \[red/green/blue\] \[0-225\] | Adjusts brightness and color for 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 \[on/off\] | Enables or disables facial blending limits. |
| forcetwins | Forces a pregnant Sim to have twins. |
| Plumbobtoggle \[on/off\] | Hides or shows the plumbob. |
| showheadlines \[on/off\] | Shows or hides icons above Sims' heads. |
| Slowmotion \[0-8\] | Adjusts slow motion speed for filmmaking. |
| Stretchskeleton \[number\] | Changes a Sim's height. |
| Vsync \[on/off\] | Enables or disables Vsync. |
This comprehensive guide covers all the cheats available in The Sims 2. For those seeking to enhance their game further, consider exploring the best DLCs and stuff packs. The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
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