Gaming Cheats & Codes 478 478 people found this article helpful The Sims 3 Cheat Codes and Secrets for PC and Mac How to enable testing cheats for Sims 3 on PC and Mac by Jason Rybka Writer Jason Rybka is a former Lifewire PC and Console gaming writer with expertise in gaming exploits. Jason was also the developer/owner of Xbox Solution and other web properties. our editorial process Twitter LinkedIn Jason Rybka Updated on September 18, 2020 reviewed by Lisa Mildon Lifewire Tech Review Board Member & Writer Lisa Mildon is a Lifewire writer and an IT professional with 30 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in Geekisphere and other publications. our review board Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Article reviewed on Jun 22, 2020 Lisa Mildon Cheats & Codes Consoles & PCs Cheats & Codes Gaming Services Game Play & Streaming Mobile Gaming Tweet Share Email Activating cheats for The Sims 3 on PC doesn't require you to edit any game files or download third-party software. You just need to know how to access the cheat console. You can even play as a developer with the testingCheatsEnabled code. Lifewire These cheat codes work exclusively with the Windows and Mac versions of The Sims 3. How to Enter Cheats for The Sims 3 on PC While playing the game, display the cheat console with the following keyboard shortcuts: For Windows, press Ctrl+Shift+C simultaneously.For Mac, press Command+Shift+C simultaneously. On some Windows computers, press Ctrl+Windows key+Shift+C. If you still have trouble with the Sims 3 cheat console, restart the computer. The Sims 3 Cheat Codes Once the console is open, type one of the codes below and press Enter to enable the corresponding cheat. For some cheats, include either on or off (or true or false) at the end of the code to toggle the effect. Other codes require you to append a name or value. Cheat Code Add 1,000 Simoleons. kaching Add 50,000 Simoleons. motherlode Move objects that are normally stationary. moveObjects on/off View career outfits and service uniforms (must be entered before you start making a Sim). unlockOutfits on/off Return a Sim to a safe and neutral state at home. resetSim name Allow terrain adjustments (default is true). constrainFloorElevation true/false Objects won't snap to slots while holding Alt. disableSnappingToSlotsOnAlt on/off Objects fade as the camera gets close to them (doesn't affect Sims). fadeObjects on/off Show/hide talk and thought bubbles. hideHeadlineEffects on/off Display a random joke within the cheat console. jokePlease Slow motion (0 is normal, 8 is slowest). slowMotionViz number Full screen mode. fullscreen on/off Display frame rate at top of the screen. fps Quit the game. quit Enable llamas. enablellamas on/off Enable/disable testing cheats. testingCheatsEnabled true/false Display a list of all cheat codes. help Testing Cheats for The Sims 3 Activating the testingCheatsEnabled true code unlocks several new options. This cheat puts Sims 3 into debug mode, so you can modify most aspects of the game and use additional codes. For example, to give yourself money, enter the following code in the cheat console: familyfunds [sims last name] [money wanted] Shift-Click Cheats The testingCheatsEnabled true cheat also enables a number of Shift+Click hacks. Hold Shift as you click on various items to unveil a list of options. For example: Shift-click a Sim to trigger age transition or modify traits.Shift-click a non-household Sim to add them to your household.Shift-click anywhere on the ground to teleport to that location.Shift-click your workplace to force events and opportunities for raises, promotions, and more.Shift-click the mailbox to make friends, force visitors, and more.