With the release of the Legacy Collection, *The Sims 2* has seen a resurgence in popularity, and for those eager to bypass the grind, we've compiled a comprehensive list of all the cheats available, including those for money. Whether you're looking to boost your Simoleons or tweak other aspects of your game, these cheats will help you customize your experience to your heart's content.
How To Find & Use Cheats in The Sims 2
Before you start dreaming up all the ways you can use these cheats, it's essential to know how to access them in *The Sims 2*. To open the command bar, simply press Ctrl + Shift + C. This will allow you to type in various cheat codes. Additionally, you can access a cheat menu directly by typing certain commands into the command bar:
| 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 to have all cheats at their fingertips without constantly opening and closing the cheat menu, The Escapist has you covered. Here's a detailed breakdown of the different 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 you can use in *The Sims 2*. For more ways to enhance your gameplay, check out the best DLCs and stuff packs for this beloved simulation game.
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
