With the release of *The Sims 2: Legacy Collection*, fans of the iconic simulation game are revisiting this classic after more than two decades. For those looking to skip the grind, using cheats can significantly enhance your gameplay experience. Here's a comprehensive guide on all the cheats available in *The Sims 2*, including those to boost your Simoleons.
To dive into the world of cheats in The Sims 2, first, you need to access the command bar. Simply press Ctrl + Shift + C on your keyboard. This opens a bar where you can input various cheat codes. Additionally, there are specific commands that help you navigate the cheat menu more efficiently:
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| help | Opens the cheat menu. |
| expand | Expands the cheat menu. |
| clear | Clears the cheat menu. |
| exit | Closes the cheat menu. |
For those who prefer not to toggle the cheat menu repeatedly, or want a complete list of cheats at their fingertips, here's a detailed breakdown of the various types of 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. |
| **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. |
| **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. |
| **Cheat** | **Description** |
| 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 available in The Sims 2. For further enhancements, you might also want to check out the best DLCs and stuff packs for this beloved simulation game.
The Sims 2: Legacy Collection is available now on PC.
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