Sims 3 Cheats: All Codes for PC and Mac
- PC Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the console, type a code and press Enter.
- Mac Press Command + Shift + C to open the console, type a code and press Enter.
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Money
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Add 50,000 Simoleons | PC / Macmotherlode | Add 50,000 Simoleons to the active household |
| Add 1,000 Simoleons | PC / Mackaching | Add 1,000 Simoleons to the active household |
| Add 1,000 (rosebud) | PC / Macrosebud | Add 1,000 Simoleons to the active household, same as kaching |
| Set household funds | PC / MacfamilyFunds <lastname> <amount> | Set the funds of the household with that last name to an exact amount (needs testing cheats) |
| Free real estate | PC / Macfreerealestate | Make every lot free to buy; enter it before moving a household in |
Testing cheats
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Enable testing cheats | PC / Mactestingcheatsenabled true | Turn on testing cheats and the extra Shift-click menus on Sims, the mailbox and the ground |
| Disable testing cheats | PC / Mactestingcheatsenabled false | Turn testing cheats back off |
Build mode
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Place objects anywhere | PC / Macmoveobjects on | Remove placement limits for objects in Build and Buy mode |
| Restore placement limits | PC / Macmoveobjects off | Turn normal placement limits back on |
| Unlock debug objects | PC / Macbuydebug on | Show hidden debug objects in Buy mode (needs testing cheats) |
| Hide debug objects | PC / Macbuydebug off | Hide the debug objects again |
| Free terrain editing | PC / MacConstrainfloorelevation false | Remove the limits on terrain and floor elevation |
| Always allow Build/Buy | PC / MacAlwaysAllowBuildBuy on | Let you enter Build and Buy mode at any time, even during a fire |
| Edit restricted buildings | PC / MacRestrictBuildBuyInBuildings off | Lift the build restriction on buildings you normally cannot edit |
| Foundations on floors | PC / MacplaceFriezes on | Let you place foundations on top of tiled floors |
| No slot snapping on Alt | PC / MacdisableSnappingToSlotsOnAlt on | Stop objects from snapping into slots while you hold Alt |
| Lot locking | PC / MacenableLotLocking on | Add a lock to lots so you can allow or block editing them |
Sims and careers
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Reset a stuck Sim | PC / Macresetsim <firstname> <lastname> | Reset the named Sim when they are stuck and cannot move |
| Age up into NPC | PC / MacageuptoNPC on | Age a Sim up into a non-controllable NPC who still lives in your household |
| Unlock outfits | PC / MacunlockOutfits on | Unlock career outfits and service uniforms in Create a Sim; enter it before opening Create a Sim |
Expansions
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Reveal uncharted islands | PC / MacdiscoverAllUnchartedIslands | Remove the fog from every uncharted island (Island Paradise) |
Display and console
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Hide plumbobs | PC / MachideHeadlineEffects on | Hide the plumbob and headline effects above Sims, useful for screenshots |
| Show frame rate | PC / Macfps on | Show a frame rate counter in the top right corner |
| Hide frame rate | PC / Macfps off | Hide the frame rate counter |
| Slow motion | PC / MacslowMotionViz <0-8> | Slow the visuals down, from 0 (normal) to 8 (slowest) |
| Hide map tags | PC / Macmaptags off | Hide the map tags |
| List cheats | PC / Machelp | Show a list of the available cheats in the console |
| Tell a joke | PC / Macjokeplease | Print a random joke in the console; it does not affect gameplay |
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How to enter cheats in Sims 3
PC
- Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the console.
- Type testingcheatsenabled true first if the code needs testing cheats.
- Type the code and press Enter.
- Press Esc to close the console.
Mac
- Press Command + Shift + C to open the console.
- Type testingcheatsenabled true first if the code needs testing cheats.
- Type the code and press Enter.
- Press Esc to close the console.
How to enable developer mode in Sims 3
- Press Ctrl + Shift + C to open the console.
- Type testingcheatsenabled true and press Enter.
- Shift-click a Sim, the mailbox or the ground to see the extra cheat menus.
- Testing cheats stay on until you restart the game or type testingcheatsenabled false.
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- PS3 and Xbox 360 GamesRadar+ says you open the console on PS3 and Xbox by holding all four shoulder buttons at once. For shift-click menus, press X+O on PlayStation or A+B on Xbox together. GamesRadar+: The Sims 3 cheats
- Windows Vista Carl's Sims 3 Guide says that if Ctrl + Shift + C does not open the console, try Ctrl + Windows + Shift + C instead. Carl's Sims 3 Guide: The Sims 3 Cheats
- Capital letters The Steam Community guide says familyFunds only works with a capital F in Funds, and hideHeadlineEffects only with a capital H and E. Steam Community: The Sims 3 Guide to Cheats
- Expansion packs Carl's Sims 3 Guide ties some cheats to expansions: discoverAllUnchartedIslands needs Island Paradise, and the weather options on the shift-click ground menu need Seasons. Carl's Sims 3 Guide: The Sims 3 Cheats
FAQ
Is there a money cheat in The Sims 3?
Yes. Type motherlode for 50,000 Simoleons, kaching or rosebud for 1,000, or turn on testing cheats and use familyFunds with a last name and an amount.
How do you open the cheat console in The Sims 3?
Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC or Command + Shift + C on Mac, type a code and press Enter.
What does testingcheatsenabled true do in The Sims 3?
It turns on testing cheats, which add Shift-click menus on Sims, the mailbox and the ground, and lets codes like familyFunds and buydebug work.
How do I turn testing cheats off?
Open the console and type testingcheatsenabled false.