# Sims

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims/55825>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [February 25, 2001, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims/55825 "2001-02-25T15:16:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![perkitl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9de053/32.png) [@perkitl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perkitl)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims/55825/1 "2001-02-25T15:16:54Z")

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I know the cheat code to have unlimited money on The Sims. Does anyone know the cheat code for unlimited money on Sim City 3000?

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**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims/55825/2 "2001-02-25T15:50:53Z")

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I know you didn’t ask for them all but I might as well give them to you to preclude a bazillion threads that say “What is the cheat code for \<blank\>”

To use a cheat code, press the [Ctrl], [Shift], [Alt] and [C] keys at the same time. This will bring up a cheat window for you to type a code.

Add every building to the landmarks window:

\*Open the power plant window, and then close it with the X button in the top right hand corner.

\*Now open the Rewards and opportunities window, and then close it with the X.

\*Now open the Garbage disposal window, and close it with the X.

\*And Finally, open the Landmarks window and you’ll have every building in the game.

Gives all the reward buildings cheat:

While playing press ctrl-alt-shift-c and a dialog box should appear. type in ‘pay tribute to your king’ and it should give you all the reward buildings. note: sometimes this code doesn’t work if you have a lot of reward buildings already placed.

Cheats:

let’s make a deal - neighbor/business deals offered  
i like red tape - all ordinances become available  
nerdz rool - high tech industry

CODE: i am weak  
EFFECT: Makes buildings, utilities, zoning, transportation, planting trees and creating surface water free.

CODE: call cousin Vinnie  
EFFECT: A new petitioner item will appear in the Meet window, announcing a “Local Fundraising Event.” This, um, “businessman” will offer you some cash, no questions asked. Should you choose to accept his offer, you’ll notice a little extra cash in your coffers.

CODE: zyxwvu  
EFFECT: This code isn’t available to just anybody, you have to prove your integrity first. Use the “call cousin Vinnie” cheat and refuse his immoral offer. Then use the “zyxwvu” cheat and the beautiful SimCity Castle will appear in your Rewards menu. In addition to looking cool, the castle boosts land value, aura, and does other wonderful things to the surrounding area.

CODE: garbage in, garbage out  
EFFECT: Makes all garbage buildings available.

CODE: power to the masses  
EFFECT: Makes all power buildings available.

CODE: water in the desert  
EFFECT: Makes all water buildings available.

CODE: Salt on  
EFFECT: Changes the sea to salt water.

CODE: Salt off  
EFFECT: Changes the sea to fresh water.

CODE: Terrain one up  
EFFECT: Raises the terrain.

CODE: Terrain one down  
EFFECT: Lowers the terrain.

CODE: Terrain ten up  
EFFECT: Raises the terrain.

CODE: Terrain ten down  
EFFECT: Lowers the terrain.  
Unlimited Flying Objects …

CODE: UFO Swarm  
EFFECT: After typing the cheat code, Set Disaster to UFO and watch an extreme number of flying saucers descend upon your city.

Bird’s-eye View

CODE: The Birds  
EFFECT: Look closely for a flock of seagulls flying above your fair city. And tell your Sims to cover their heads.

Industrial-strength Detergent …

CODE: nerdz rool  
EFFECT: Causes clean, hi-tech industry to be built in your Industrial Zones.

All Buildings, All the Time

CODE: (You don’t need the Cheat window for this one.)  
Open and close the Power Plants menu  
Open and close the Rewards & Opportunities menu  
Open and close the Garbage Disposal menu  
Open the Landmarks menu  
EFFECT: When you open the Landmarks menu, you’ll find that ALL the buildings in SimCity 3000 are now available to you!

Simon Says

EFFECT: The following codes cause the Newsticker to display something unusual.

CODE:  
fund  
advisor  
moremoney  
maxis  
1234  
sc3k  
mayor  
hello  
simcity  
money  
ticker

SimCity 2000 music  
Note: This procedure involves editing a game file; create a backup copy of the file before proceeding. Use a text editor to edit the “audio.ini” file in the “/game/res/sound” sub-directory in the game directory. Locate the “SimCity 200 Theme” line in the file. Change the numbers that follow that entry from “0,0,0,1” to “0,1,0,1”. The music from SimCity 2000 will now accessible during the game from the preferences screen.

Hint: Import unlimited money  
Note: SimCity 2000 is required for this trick. Create a city within SimCity 2000 using the “More money” cheat in that game. After accumulating enough money, save and exit the game. Start SimCity 3000, click “Load City” and load the recently created SimCity 2000 city. You will have the desired terrain with the money.

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**Author:** ![perkitl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9de053/32.png) [@perkitl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perkitl)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims/55825/3 "2001-02-25T16:10:04Z")

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Thanks so much. I have a ten year old son with Cerebral Palsy and he enjoys playing The Sims. I bought Sim City for him yesterday, but it is harder for him so I thought some cheats might help. I also bought the Sim’s Amusement Park game. Are there any cheats for that?

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**Author:** ![vandal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/858c86/32.png) [@vandal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vandal)\
**Post date:** [February 25, 2001, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims/55825/4 "2001-02-25T18:51:37Z")

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Maxis actually released two of these games. There’s the one that just came out – SimCoaster. Then, there’s the one that was released a couple years ago – Sim Theme Park.

The money cheat for both of these games involves the same procedure, which can be a bit of a pickle, so perform this cheat with special care.

Enter the installation directory (i.e. c:\program files\simcoaster). Once you’re in there, go into the _data_ folder, then into the _levels_ folder. In the levels folder, you’ll see a file named **standard.sam**.

You’re going to be editing this file, but before you do that, I recommend copying it over to a temp directory, just in case you mess up, and you need the original file back.

Now, with this standard.sam file, right-click on it (I’m assuming you’re using a PC), go to _Open With_, then click _Choose Program_. From the list of programs, select **Notepad**.

Once the file is open, you’ll see a line that says **BankAccountInfo.InitialCash 50000**. The only thing you want to do to it is edit the 50000. You can erase that, and put whatever number you want in there.

Of course, what ever number you enter there is going to be the amount of money you receive when you start the game. Have fun.

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**Author:** ![Xploder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a183cd/32.png) [@Xploder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xploder)\
**Post date:** [February 26, 2001, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sims/55825/5 "2001-02-26T14:52:05Z")

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For cheat codes for MOST PC games, please visit [http://www.pcgameworld.com/cheats/](http://www.pcgameworld.com/cheats/)

Thanks for your time.