How to Enter Cheats in The Sims (PC)

You don't type cheats directly into the game world; you use the Cheat Console.

1. Open the Console

Press Ctrl + Shift + C simultaneously. A thin white box appears at the top of the screen.

2. Enter Cheats

Type the cheat code exactly as shown (case-sensitive, no spaces between words) and press Enter.

Essential Cheat Codes (Base Game)

• testingcheats true – MUST BE ENABLED FIRST for most other cheats to work.
• motherlode – Adds §50,000 Simoleons.
• kaching – Adds §1,000 Simoleons.
• freeRealEstate on – All lots become free to purchase (use in world view).
• resetSim [FirstName] [LastName] – Resets a stuck/glitched Sim (e.g., resetSim Bob Pancakes).
• bb.moveobjects on – Place objects ignoring grid/slot rules (Build Mode).
• bb.showhiddenobjects – Unlocks debug/hidden items in Build/Buy.
• cas.fulleditmode – Full CAS access (shift-click Sim > Modify in CAS).

Important Rules

• Codes are case-sensitive.
• No spaces between words in the code (e.g., motherlode, not mother lode).
• testingcheats true is required for shift-click interactions and many advanced cheats.

Example Session

1. Open console (Ctrl+Shift+C).
2. Type testingcheats true → Enter.
3. Type motherlode → Enter (repeat for more money).

Search online for complete cheat lists specific to The Sims 4, 3, 2, or Medieval. Use responsibly!