Quick answer: in The Sims 4, open the console with Ctrl + Shift + C and type motherlode for §50,000. Not sure how to open the console? See how to enable cheats.
The Sims 4 money cheats
| Cheat | What it does | Testing cheats? |
|---|---|---|
Motherlode
motherlode
|
Adds §50,000 to your household funds. | Testing cheats not needed |
Rosebud
rosebud
|
Adds §1,000 to your household funds. | Testing cheats not needed |
Kaching
kaching
|
Adds §1,000 to your household funds. | Testing cheats not needed |
Set exact funds
money 25000
|
Sets your household funds to exactly the number you type. Swap 25000 for any amount. | Needs testing cheats |
Free real estate
freerealestate on
|
Makes every lot free to move into. Type it in the Manage Worlds screen, and use freerealestate off to stop. | Testing cheats not needed |
Want more than §50,000? Just enter motherlode again. Each time adds another §50,000.
Setting an exact amount
The money cheat is the tidy option. Instead of adding cash, it sets your household funds to exactly the number you type, which also makes it handy for taking money away for a rags-to-riches challenge.
- Open the console and enter
testingcheats true. - Enter
moneyfollowed by a space and the amount, such asmoney 1000000.
The Sims 3 money cheats
| Cheat | What it does | Testing cheats? |
|---|---|---|
Motherlode
motherlode
|
Adds §50,000 to your household funds. | Testing cheats not needed |
Kaching
kaching
|
Adds §1,000 to your household funds. | Testing cheats not needed |
Set household funds
familyfunds LastName 50000
|
Sets a household's money to the amount you type. Replace LastName with the family's last name. | Testing cheats not needed |
Free real estate
freerealestate
|
Makes every lot free to buy. Type it before moving a household in. | Testing cheats not needed |
The Sims 2 money cheats
| Cheat | What it does | Testing cheats? |
|---|---|---|
Motherlode
motherlode
|
Adds §50,000 to your household funds. | Testing cheats not needed |
Kaching
kaching
|
Adds §1,000 to your household funds. | Testing cheats not needed |
The Sims (original) money cheats
| Cheat | What it does | Testing cheats? |
|---|---|---|
Rosebud
rosebud
|
Adds §1,000 to your household funds. | Testing cheats not needed |
Klapaucius
klapaucius
|
Adds §1,000 to your household funds. It came in with the later expansion packs. | Testing cheats not needed |
Repeat for more money
rosebud;!;!;!;!;!
|
Each !; repeats the cheat, so one line adds §1,000 several times over. | Testing cheats not needed |
The original game only adds §1,000 at a time, which is why the repeat trick is so popular. You can add as many !; as fit in the box.
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