What is the Sims 2 money cheat?
Enter the cheat console with Ctrl+Shift+C and type kaching for §1,000 or motherlode for §50,000.
Cheats & safety guide
The Sims 2 Cheat Codes — Full Verified List
Important disclaimer
All Sims 2 cheats are officially supported and do not disable achievements. The game uses the same Ctrl+Shift+C console as Sims 3.
The Sims 2 cheats are entered through the cheat console — press Ctrl+Shift+C on PC to open it. Type the cheat code and press Enter. Sims 2 uses a similar cheat system to Sims 3, with overlapping money cheats and similar debug features.
The Sims 2 cheat codes — all cheats for PC
Press Ctrl+Shift+C to open the cheat console. Type the cheat and press Enter. The Sims 2 uses a similar system to Sims 3 with kaching/motherlode for money, and boolprop testingcheatsenabled true for advanced options.
PC
Press Ctrl+Shift+C to open the cheat console. Type the cheat and press Enter. Press Ctrl+Shift+C or Escape to close.
- boolprop testingcheatsenabled true gives very powerful options that can corrupt saves if misused.
- Shift+clicking on Sims in testing mode enables a Kill option — use carefully.
- Cheats do not disable achievements in The Sims 2.
Money
| Effect | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Add §1,000 to household | kaching | |
| Add §50,000 to household | motherlode |
Needs & Mood
| Effect | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enable testing cheats (required for advanced options) | boolprop testingcheatsenabled true | |
| Disable need decay (after testing cheats enabled) | Shift+click Sim → Make Needs Static | |
| Fill all needs instantly | Shift+click Sim → Max Motives (after boolprop) |
Build & Buy
| Effect | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Move objects freely (no grid) | moveObjects on | |
| All lots are free | freerealestate | |
| Unlock locked buy mode items | unlockCareerRewards |
Misc
| Effect | Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change Sim name (replace Name) | Sim name change in Create-A-Sim — console cannot change name | |
| Show FPS counter | fps on | |
| List all cheats | help | |
| Quit to desktop | quit |
All cheats verified against Maxis / EA official Sims 2 documentation.
Opening the cheat console
Press Ctrl+Shift+C to open the cheat console. Type the cheat and press Enter. Close with Ctrl+Shift+C again or press Escape.
- Ctrl+Shift+C opens and closes the console
- Type boolprop testingcheatsenabled true for advanced cheats
- Some cheats require a lot to be selected first
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FAQ
How do I enable testing cheats in Sims 2?
Open the console and type boolprop testingcheatsenabled true. This enables Shift+click options on Sims and objects for need manipulation.
Last updated: 2026-08-18
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