Cheating has become a big part of the Sims universe, as many players utilize it to advance further up the virtual totem pole. This tradition has continued with the re-release of Sims 1 and 2, and we’re here to show you the best cheats to use for the new collections.
How to use cheats in Sims 1 and Sims 2
Before we get into the best Sims 1 and 2 cheats, it’s crucial to know how to use them. You can open the cheat box by pressing ‘CTRL + Shift + C’. A pop-up will appear in the screen’s top-left corner, allowing you to enter any cheat you want.
The cheat box string can be used in the original and Sims 2, whether on the Birthday Bundle or Legacy Collection. It works the same way as the Sims 4 and almost every other entry in the franchise. However, keep in mind that some cheats from the originals aren’t available in the Birthday Bundle or Legacy Collections. The games will warn you if a string doesn’t work, either bringing up an ‘error’ in Sims 2 or showing up as ‘doesn’t exist’ in The Sims.
Best Sims 1 cheats in Birthday Bundle and Legacy Collection
Compared to other iterations, The Sims doesn’t include too many cheats. However, there are still a few of them you can use with the following strings:
| Sims 1 Cheat | What They Do |
|---|---|
| Rosebud | Earn 1,000 Simoleons |
| set_hour (enter a number here from 1 -24) | Change the time of day |
| autonomy (enter any number here) | Set a Sim’s Autonomy to a low or high number. High numbers allow the Sim to take care of themselves without the player’s input. |
| interests | Display your current Sim’s Interests |
| genable objects on/off | Having ‘genable objects’ set to off allows you to see your build without any items. That means you’ll only see walls and floors to see the layout of your house. However, if you set it to on, it’ll play out like the default version, where all items are visible. |
| move_objects on/off | Move objects freely |
Rosebud is the only money cheat available in The Sims. So, if you want a ton of cash, you’ll have to input this cheat repeatedly. Another good one to use is the ‘autonomy’ cheat, allowing you to sit back and relax while your virtual family takes care of themselves. It’s excellent when you’re away from the keyboard, but don’t be away from it for too long. These characters always tend to catch themselves on fire when you least expect it.
If you aren’t familiar with The Sims’ Interests feature, the corresponding cheat lets you see what your character enjoys, including subjects on Music, Travel, and Sports. Younger Sims also have a few categories of their own, using Toys, Aliens, Pets, and School. When your character isn’t all that interested in a subject, it’ll be set to ‘0’. It’s best to avoid these activities to make them happier.
Best Sims 2 cheats in Birthday Bundle and Legacy Collection
Sims 2 offers many cheats that are still used today in Sims 4. Here are the best ones:
| Sims 2 Cheat | What They Do |
|---|---|
| kaching | Earn 1,000 Simoleons |
| motherlode | Earn 50,000 Simoleons |
| familyfunds (insert your family’s name and the amount of money you want here) | Set a specific amount of Simoleons to your household. For example, for the Contrary family, you can put ‘family funds Contrary 1000000’ to set the family’s income to 100,000. |
| maxmotives | Fills the needs of your current household |
| motivedecay on/off | Enable or disable your Sim’s need decay |
| aging on/off | Activate or de-activate a Sim’s aging |
| aspirationlevel (enter numbers 0-5 here) | Set your Aspiration Level |
| aspirationpoints (enter any number here) | Earn Aspiration points to use in the store |
| unlockcareerrewards | Unlocks all career items in Build Mode |
| forcetwins | When a Sim is pregnant, they will now have twins |
| move_objects on/off | Move objects freely |
Motherlode is one of the most notable cheats in the Sims franchise, providing you with a significant amount of money. It’ll help you afford the game’s luxurious products, from the GiganTek Home Theater Television to the skating rink. This cheat can even help you get a car, a feature not available in The Sims 4.
You can also use Aspiration cheats to unlock various rewards in the catalog. The rewards here offer benefits similar to ꦉcheats. The Elixir of Life, for instance, makes your Sim resistant to age, similar to the aging hack.
Overall, higher Aspiration Levels allow your Sim to live a happier and longer life. There may still be some hiccups along the way, but at least you can help yourself out with the Sims 2’s cheats.
Published: Jan 31, 2025 04:12 pm