The Sims 3 is the favorite part of the series for millions of players: an open city, freedom of movement and that same 2009 vibe. Despite the release of Sims 4, the three-ruble note still holds a huge audience. The Sims 3 cheat codes are classics of the genre: even those who haven’t played know motherlode. We've compiled a complete list.
How to open the console in Sims 3
- Press Ctrl + Shift + C - a console line will appear at the top.
- Enter the code and press Enter. First enter testingCheatsEnabled true - it opens advanced options.
Money
| Code | What does |
|---|
| kaching | +1,000 Simoleons |
| rosebud | +1,000 Simoleons (Citizen Kane reference) |
| motherlode | +50,000 Simoleons - the most famous Sims cheat |
| familyfunds [last name] [amount] | set the exact amount for the family (up to 99,999,999; first enter testingCheatsEnabled true) |
| freerealestate | free houses upon arrival (enter in city map mode) |
Needs and mood
| Code | What does |
|---|
| make happy | ideal mood for the whole family, removes bad moodlets |
| make motives static | freeze needs (do not fall) |
| make motives dynamic | return needs to normal |
| shazaam | +2,500 lifetime happiness points for an active Sim |
| modify traits | change your sim's personality traits |
Relationships and family
| Code | What does |
|---|
| make me know everyone | Sim is familiar with the whole city |
| make friends for me | a few random friends |
| forcetwins | twins (click on the pregnant SIM card) |
| force visitor | call a guest |
| add to household | add a sim to your family |
| ageuptonpc on | grow up a child as an NPC |
Developer mode (after testingCheatsEnabled true)
- Shift + click on the ground - teleport a Sim.
- Shift + click on a Sim - change character, age, add to family.
- Shift + click on the place of work - force events and promotions.
- Ctrl + click on the moodlet - delete the moodlet.
- Ctrl + Shift + click on an object in construction mode - delete or clone.
Other useful codes
| Code | What does |
|---|
| help | list of all cheats |
| moveobjects on | move any objects in construction |
| constrainFloorElevation false | free change of terrain |
| disableSnappingToSlotsOnAlt on | objects do not stick to the grid (Alt mode) |
| fadeObjects off | objects do not disappear when the camera zooms in |
| hideHeadlineEffects on | hide thoughts and crystals |
| resetSim [name] | reboot a stuck sim |
| fullscreen on/off | full screen mode |
| fps on | FPS counter |
| edit in cas | return sim to creation editor |
Frequently asked questions
- Console won't open on laptop? Try Ctrl + Shift + Win + C or disable key interception in screenshot programs.
- Does it work on the Steam version? Yes, all codes are identical.
- Are cheats the same in Sims 4? Partially: motherlode and kaching work, but testingcheats true is spelled differently. We have separate articles on Sims 4 cheats.
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