Sims 2 Cheats Unveiled: Boost Money and Motives
Author : Penelope
May 23,2025
*The Sims 2* has been a beloved simulation game for over two decades, and with the release of the Legacy Collection, it's seeing a resurgence in popularity. For those who want to skip the grind and dive straight into the fun, here's a comprehensive list of *The Sims 2* cheats, including those for money, to enhance your gameplay experience.
How to Find & Use Cheats in The Sims 2
Before you start dreaming up ways to use cheats, you need to know how to activate them in *The Sims 2*. Simply press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the command bar, where you can enter cheat codes. Additionally, there are commands to access the cheat menu directly:
| 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 want a full list of cheats without the hassle of toggling the cheat menu constantly, here are all the different types of cheats in *The Sims 2* and how to access 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 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 further enhancement of your gaming experience, check out the best DLCs and stuff packs for this popular simulation game.
*The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.*
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