The Sims 2/cheats

These cheats require The Sims 2.

Please add working cheats only.

Miscellaneous Cheats

• help

Lists some cheats, but not all of them. Can also be summoned by typing a question mark.

• help [cheatname]

Displays specific information about the cheat.

• exit / hide

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.

• ` (Keyboard key usually to the left of the number 1. Should also have ¬ and ¦)

Contracts the cheat box window when expanded. 

Build and Buy Mode Cheats

• moveObjects on/off

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/moved, 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 snapObjectsToGrid true/false

Hint is in the name, when on, objects won't automatically stick to the grid when moved/placed. Great cheat for table decorations and clutter.

• boolprop allow45DegreeAngleOfRotation true/false

Allows 45 degree rotation on objects instead of default 90 degree rotation

• changeLotZoning residential/community/greek/dorm/apartmentbase/secrethobbylot/secretsocietylot/secretdestinationlot

Allows you to change the lot zoning of the specific lot you are on, including lot types that aren't available when first placing the lot in Neighbourhood Mode. (note: this may not contain all of the lot types)

• boolProp dormSpecificToolsDisabled false/true (False = Tools Enabled, True = Tools Disabled)

Allows you to use the tools that are defaultly disabled by EA when renovating a dorm. Well who wouldn't want a pool in the middle of a cafeteria?!

Gameplay Cheats

"X" IS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT A NUMBER IS TO BE PLACED EXACTLY WHERE IT SHOWS.

• boolProp testingCheatsEnabled true/false

enables the Testing Cheats used by EA. The following can be done when enabled:

To enable Debug Mode in Create a Sim, go to CAS and press Shift-N; a message will appear, saying you are in Debug mode. To disable this mode, press Shift-M.

Once enabled, you are given the ability to spawn the The Tombstone of Life and Death, Rodney's Death Creator, and other objects.

You are also able to control a Sim's skill levels, making them master every skill, or set them to any level, as well as controlling their wants and needs.

WARNING: THIS CHEAT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO CORRUPT SOME 'HOODS. BE CAREFUL WITH IT AND GO WITH WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW.

• kaching (May not work for some versions)

Gives the household an additional 1,000 Simoleons

• familyFunds [family last name] [x]

Sets the funds of the specified household. Add + or - before the number to add or subtract the number typed. May have problems if more than one household has the same family name. Note: The maximum amount of Simoleons a household 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 [x]

Allows you to invite more guests to a party or a social group.

• maxmotives

Raises all motives except Environment to the maximum. Includes PlantSims' special needs (Sunlight, Water, Love)

• plumbbobtoggle on/off

Displays the plumbbob/does not display the plumbbob.

• intProp censorgridsize [x]

Set the censor size when Sims taking a bath etc. Set to 0 removes the censor completely. (Works only prior to installing the University patch)

• AspirationLevel (0-5)

Adjusts a Sim's aspiration to the selected level, with 0 being red and 5 being platinum. 

• StretchSkeleton (x.x)

Adjusts a Sim's height. (1.0 is default)

• bugJarTimeDecay on/off

Toggles if bugs in jars can live forever or not.

Storytelling Cheats

• slowMotion [x] (0-8 only)

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 #] (rgb is color) (# 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 [centerA centerB #] (# is the vignetting 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.