The Sims 2/cheats

These cheats require The Sims 2.

Miscellaneous Cheats

 * help
 * lists some but not all cheats.


 * help [cheatname]
 * displays specific information about the cheat.


 * exit
 * closes the cheat window.


 * expand
 * expands or contracts the cheat window.


 * autoPatch -on/off
 * This cheat lets you re-enable notifications when there is a game update available for The Sims 2. Just turn Autopatch on and go to the Custom Content Browser (the little snowflake button on the UCP in the neighborhood). If there's an update available you'll be asked whether you want to download it

Build Cheats

 * moveObjects on/off
 * allows to place objects at a 45 degree angle. Note that Sims can walk through certain objects places at 45 degree angle, such as multi-grid objects. A strange glitch will rarely occur causing cars to float when attempting to place cars at a 45 degree angle.
 * removes footprint limitation for all object placement in Buy Mode and Build Mode. Removes limitations placed on hand tool for when objects are in use, or are normally non-movable objects. This is known to cause issues with game elements, routing, hidden object generation and manipulation, etc. Note that using this cheat allows you to delete objects that normally cannot be deleted, such as Sims, the mailbox, and the garbage can. If you delete these objects, there is no way to get them back, so be careful! Warning: It is possible that if you use this cheat on Sims they will refuse to EVER go to work or school again.


 * boolProp allow45degreeangleofrotation on/off

Gameplay Cheats

 * boolProp testingCheatsEnabled true
 * enables testingcheatsenabled


 * kaching
 * Gives the household an additional 1,000 Sim simoleons


 * familyFunds (family last name)
 * Gives family amount of money typed. NOTE: This cheat not does add up as with kaching or motherlode. The amount you type is what you have. Also note: The maximum amount of Simoleons you can have is 9,999,999.


 * motherlode
 * Gives the household an additional 50,000 simoleons


 * aging -on/off
 * prevents Sims from aging. This can disrupt the carefully tuned gameplay balance, and will prevent little Johnny from ever growing up, so treat this cheat with care as well.


 * intProp maxNumOfVisitingSims [number]
 * Allows you to invite more guests to a party.


 * maxmotives
 * makes all motives go up


 * plumbbobtoggle on/off
 * Displays the plumbbob/does not display the plumbbob.


 * intProp censorgridsize 0
 * Remove the censor when Sims taking a bath etc. (Works only prior to installing the University patch)

Pregnancy Cheats

 * ForceTwins
 * This cheat forces twins to be born on a pregnant Sim

Storytelling Cheats

 * slowMotion [value]
 * The slowMotion cheat takes one parameter: the "slowness" setting (such as slowMotion 4). This value ranges from 0 to 8 where 0 is normal speed and 8 is the slowest speed.


 * boolProp enablePostProcessing true/false
 * enables the use of postprocessing cheats (see below); very useful for movie making (also see below). Please note that you must have a video card that can handle pixel shaders in order to successfully use this cheat. If you use the cheats and you don't have pixel shaders, the screen will most likely go partially dark, and will not come back until you turn off enablePostProcessing. If you turn on postprocessing, and you turn on cinematics, and a cinematic plays, you may also experience unwanted graphical glitches.


 * bloom [r g b x] (rgb is color) (x is the bloom amount) [0.0 - 1.0]
 * This cheat adds a blur effect, like a sitcom flashback moment. You must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work.


 * vignette [centerX centerY X] (X is the vignetteing factor) [0.0 - 1.0]
 * Adds a blur effect from the specified center. Using "vignette 0.5 0.5 0.5" should put some blurry bits at the edge of the screen. Vignette 0.5 0.5 1.0 is maximum edge blurriness. You must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work.


 * filmGrain [val] [0.0-1.0]
 * This cheat makes the screen grainy. You must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work.


 * letterBox [val] [0.0-0.4]
 * Adds a letterbox effect to the view. You must have entered boolProp enablePostProcessing true for this cheat to work.