The Sims 3 is a highly popular installment in The Sims series that continues to be enjoyed by many. While there are some limitations to what you can achieve in the game, particularly when it comes to building your dream house, the developers have provided cheat codes to help players overcome these restrictions. By entering these codes, players can remove certain limitations and have the freedom to do whatever they desire in the game.
The Sims 3 cheats are like shortcuts that can enhance your Sims’ lives by providing them with extra money, improved stats, and other benefits. These cheats can be used on various gaming platforms such as PC, Mac, PS3, and Xbox.
Moreover, using cheats in The Sims has been a traditional feature of the game since its inception. However, it is essential to carefully read our guide before applying any cheats to avoid causing any issues for your beloved Sims.
How to use The Sims 3 cheat codes
First up, there are different ways to play The Sims 3, so here is how to access the cheats from each of them.
- The Sims 3 PC cheats: Hold Ctrl and Shift, then press c
- The Sims 3 Mac cheats: Hold Command and Shift, then press c
- The Sims 3 PS3 cheats: Hold down all four shoulder buttons at once
- The Sims 3 Xbox cheats: Hold down all four shoulder buttons at once
It’s also important to note that if you want to modify friendships, traits, teleport, or change careers, you must first enter the “testingcheatsenabled true” code. This code unlocks editing options by clicking on the desired object or Sim.
Full list of The Sims 3 cheat codes

Code | Effect |
help | Display most cheats |
kaching | +1,000 Simoleons |
rosebud | +1,000 Simoleons |
motherlode | +50,000 Simoleons |
familyfunds [sims last name] [money wanted] | most money possible is 9,999,999. This saves you from constantly entering the “motherlode” cheat several times |
shazaam | +2,500 lifetime happiness points to active Sim |
modify traits | Set or clear traits |
make happy | Sets all mood/moodlets for everyone in the house to perfect; removes negative moodlets |
make motives [static|dynamic] | Set motives static or dynamic for the entire household |
set age [number] | Set age of the Sim |
ageuptonpc on | Ages up a Sim into a non-controllable NPC who lives in your household. Works on children. |
forcetwins | enter after clicking on a pregnant Sim |
edit in cas | Take the Sim back to Create-a-Sim |
make me know everyone | Selected Sim knows every other Sim |
make friends for me | Make several random friends for selected Sim |
resetsim [first name] [last name] | Return Sims to safe and neutral state at home |
freerealestate | Ignore the cost when buying a lot |
buydebug | Lets you buy anything, including locked objects |
add to household | Add active Sim to current household |
force service sim [name] | Force a specific service Sim to appear |
force visitor | Forces a neighbour to show up |
set career [career] [level] | Give selected Sim a career |
force opportunity | Click career building you work at to force an opportunity |
force all events | Click career building to display all events for the career consecutively |
unlockoutfits [on|off] | View career outfits and service uniforms. This code must be enabled before entering Create-A-Sim mode |
force event | Click career building you work at to force an event |
moveobjects [on|off] | No limitations for placing/moving objects |
constrainfloorelevation [true|false] | Force terrain adjustments regardless of objects, Sims, and other structures |
disablesnappingtoslotsonalt [on|off] | Objects will not snap to slots while holding Alt |
fadeobjects [on|off] | Objects fade when camera gets close to them |
snapobjectstoangle [true|false] | Toggle 45 degree angle object snap |
snapobjectstogrid [true|false] | Toggle snap to grid for placed objects |
hideheadlineeffects [on|off] | Show or hide talk/thought balloons above Sim’s head |
slowmotionviz: [0-8] | Slow motion visuals; 0 is normal, 8 is slowest |
fps [on|off] | Toggle framerate display at top right |
fullscreen [on|off] | Toggle full screen |
quit | Quit the game |
jokeplease | Print random joke to console |
enablellamas [on|off] | Llamas enabled message |
Conclusion
The Sims 3 is a popular life simulation video game developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts. It was released in 2009 and is the third installment in The Sims series. The game allows players to create and control virtual characters, called Sims, and guide them through various aspects of their lives.
Players can customize their Sims’ appearance, personalities, and aspirations, and can also build and furnish their homes. The Sims 3 offers an open-world environment, allowing Sims to freely explore their neighborhood and interact with other Sims.
The game provides a wide range of activities and career paths for Sims to pursue, including cooking, painting, gardening, and more. The Sims 3 also introduced a new feature called Create-a-Style, which allows players to customize the patterns and colors of objects in the game. With its immersive gameplay and endless possibilities, The Sims 3 has captivated players worldwide and continues to be a beloved game in the simulation genre.
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