The Sims 3 fulfills the objective of playing with life well. But unlike the real world, here we can use cheats and cheats to gain many advantages. You can use cheats to get rich, expand building possibilities and even unlock amazing resources for recording videos!
To activate the cheat text box, simply press Ctrl + Shift + C (in case of Windows) or Command + Shift + C (in the case of MacOS). Enter the chosen code and press Enter. After successfully activating the cheat, just repeat the same operation or press Esc to exit the console and return to the game.
Notice: some cheats can cause bugs, so it is recommended to save the game before using them.
Gameplay
Enhance gameplay with cheat codes to enrich, reset Sims, hide or show game details.
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
| help | show a code guide |
| Kaching | earn $1.000 |
| Motherlode | earn $50.000 |
| familyfunds [surname] [amount] | replaces family money with entered amount** |
| hideHeadlineEffects [on ou off] | hides speech bubbles/prism on Sims |
| fadeObjects [on ou off] | objects disappear when approaching |
| ageuptoNPC [on ou off] | activates natural aging for uncontrolled Sims** |
| resetSim [first name] [last name] | reset the yes |
| resetSim * | resets all sims in the neighborhood |
| discoverAllUnchartedIslands | unlocks all islands** |
| jokePlease | random joke |
** o cheat "testingCheatsEnabled true" must be activated
Developer Mode
Developer cheats are designed to give you greater control over all aspects of the game. Many cheats listed in our guide require developer mode to be activated in order to work.
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
| testingCheatsenabled [true ou false] | Unlocks all Developer Mode cheats |
Left Click + [Shift] on Sims, will allow:
- edit the Sim in CAS;
- add the Sim to the active family;
- activate age transition;
- modify the strokes;
- set celebrity levels;
- choose your favorite music genre.
Left Click + [Shift] on the mailbox, will allow:
- define career and role of active Sim;
- fill needs of the active family;
- to stabilize/dynamize the needs of the active family;
- make the active Sim know everyone in the neighborhood;
- have the active Sim randomly create friendships;
- force a visitor to the current batch;
- force a visitor from services (fire, police, plumber, etc) to the current lot;
- control the supernatural population (adding or removing from the world).
Left Click + [Shift] on the floor, will allow:
- teleport the Sim to the selected location;
- enter Purchase Mode or Build Mode for the selected lot;
- manipulate the weather (season, snow level, temperature, etc).
Build Mode
Expand your crafting possibilities with these Buy/Build Mode cheats. Release new objects and build without limits.
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
| moveObjects [on ou off] | allows you to move or position objects without limitations |
| buydebug | unlocks hidden objects in Buy Mode |
| constrainFloorElevation [true or false] | Allows for limitations-independent terrain elevation adjustments |
| RestrictBuildBuyInBuildings [true ou false] | lets you edit public lots in Build Mode |
| AlwaysAllowBuildBuy | allows you to activate the Buy Mode even in blocked cases (fire, death, etc)** |
| disableSnappingToSlotsOnAlt [on ou off] | objects will not automatically snap while pressing [Alt] |
| allowObjectsOnRoofs [true ou false] | lets you place objects on the roof |
| enablelotlocking [true ou false] | allows you to edit all locked lots in Edit City mode |
** o cheat "testingCheatsEnabled true" must be activated
Create a Sim
Cheats can also help you renew your wardrobe for free.
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
| unlockOutfits [on ou off] | Unlocks full CAS career apparel |
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Filmmaker mode
Filmmaker Mode is an important helper for anyone looking to record videos in The Sims 3. Easily manage pose options and game animations.
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
| moviemakerCheatsEnabled [true ou false] | activate Filmmaker Mode** |
** o cheat "testingCheatsEnabled true" must be activated
Right Click + [Shift] on Sims - selects any Sim (regardless of whether they are in the active family or not).
Left Click + [Shift] on Sims, will allow:
- Animation: choose animation/game pose;
- Disable All Stares: prevents Sims from randomly looking at others;
- Deactivation of Sims: totally removes the Sims' autonomy;
- Loop On/Off: Turns on/off the auto repeat of the chosen pose.
Game Controls
Controls can be a shortcut to change some game settings.
| Code | Function |
|---|---|
| slowMotionViz [0-8] | leaves the game in slow motion; 0 is normal, 8 is too slow (does not change game clock speed) |
| fps [on or off] | show current frames |
| fullscreen [on ou off] | enable or disable full screen mode |
| quit | leave the game |
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