The Sims 3 Cheats: Complete Reference (Beyond Motherlode)

The Sims 3 cheats remain functional. Open console: Ctrl+Shift+C (Win) / Cmd+Shift+C (Mac).

Essential Cheats

• testingcheatsenabled true — Unlocks shift-click interactions (teleport, edit needs, trigger age transition, add/remove traits).
• motherlode — +§50,000
• kaching / rosebud — +§1,000
• familyfunds [lastname] [amount] — Set specific household funds.
• freerealestate on — All lots free (use in neighborhood view).

Build/Buy Cheats

• moveobjects on — Place anywhere (ignore grid, overlap).
• constrainfloorelevation false — Build on slopes, floating objects.
• hideheadlineeffects on/off — Toggle thought bubbles/moodlets.

Sim Manipulation (with testingcheatsenabled)

• Shift-click Sim → "Modify in CAS" (full edit), "Trigger Age Transition," "Add to Family," "Remove from Family."
• Drag need bars directly.
• makemehappy, makemefull, etc. — Instant motive fill.

Skill/Career

• stats.set_skill_level major_[skill] [1-10] — e.g., stats.set_skill_level major_guitar 10
• careers.promote [career] / careers.demote [career]

Relationships

• relationship.make_friends [SimID1] [SimID2]
• relationship.set_relationship_score [SimID1] [SimID2] [100/-100]

Environment

• weather [type] — sunny, rain, snow, hail, etc. (Seasons EP).

Type help in console for full list. Expansions add specific cheats.