Sims 2, The
Cheat Codes/Hints
Aphrodisiac effect meal
Ostrich and Passion Fruit; or Carrot, Lime, Pork, and Passion Fruit. Most things made with Ostrich or Passion Fruit will have the aphrodisiac effect, although some have a very negative effect (black hearts) that will lower your Sim's mood.
Avoid being fired
If you miss your ride to work on your second day of missing work, before it says you have been fired, quickly find another job by looking in the newspaper or the Internet. Once you have avoided the call to get fired, you can change back to your previous job without being demoted and getting deducted skill points.
Business career
To master the Business career you must have Body at level 9, Logic skill at level 9, and Charisma skill at level 7.
Business career bonuses
When you get to level 6 in a job you can ride in a limo. When you get around level 9 you will get to fly in a helicopter.
Cheat Gnome
While playing a game, press L, R, Up, A, Z. The Cheat Gnome (Plumb Bob Trophy) will now appear on the lots and the following codes may now be enabled:
9,999 Simoleons
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press R, L, Z, Right, Left while playing a game. Select the Cheat Gnome, then Interaction/Location: Give Simoleons.
All locations
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press X, B, Left, X, Up, X while playing a game. Select the Cheat Gnome, then Interaction/Location: Unlock/Unlock All Locations.
All objects
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press B, X, Down, Left, Up while playing a game.
All recipes
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press Z, B, Up, Down, Right, A while playing a game.
All fashions
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press B, Z, Down, Right, B while playing a game.
Advance time by 6 hours
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press X, B, L, Up, Down while playing a game. Select the Cheat Gnome, then Interaction/Location: Advance 6 Hours. Note: Using this code when someone is at work or away may cause problems with them coming back.
Audio track
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press R, L, R, L, Y while playing a game.
Full motives
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press Up, X, Up, Right, B while playing a game. Select the Cheat Gnome to access the option to fill all motives.
Set Skill level
Enable the "Cheat Gnome" code, then press Y, X, B, Z, Left while playing a game. Select the Cheat Gnome, then Interaction/Location: Change Skill - [name]/Change to [number].
Controlling a dead Sim
Kill your Sim. There are a lot of ways to do this, but starting a fire is the fastest. Once your Sim is dead, switch to direct control mode. As a dead Sim you can walk through walls and talk to Sims. Terrorize, Wail, and Possess are social options dead Sims can do. However, you cannot actually possess Sims out of Social mode. These social options have no effect on other Sims, but are amusing. You can also challenge the Grim Reaper in fiddle challenge. You have an unlimited number of chances to try this. If you win, your Sim will come back to life. You can also pay the Grim Reaper 100 Simoleons for a Back To Life Ticket.
Development team picture
At the title screen, press Right, Down, Right, Down, Right. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a Sim voice. Alternately, press Left, Right, Down, Right, Left, Right, Down at the title screen. If you entered the code correctly, you will hear a Sim voice.
Easy money
Go to Build mode, then go to wallpaper and press B to sell. Select a wall that has no wallpaper. Keep selling the wallpaper that does not exist for easy money.
Energy boost effect meal
Dangleberry, Yogurt, Strawberries, and Cherries; or Ostrich, Eel, Strawberries, and Mangosteen (expensive but works the best). Sandwiches that boost energy (also is a love dish) are Ostrich, Pork, Strawberry, Wheat Bread.
Extra clothes
Get your Sim's relationships to 100 with everyone. Each time you raise another relationship to 100, you will unlock a new article of clothing.