Cheat objects are hidden in-game items used for enabling cheats. They are not visible by default and only appear upon inputting specific cheat codes, which vary by game and platform. They are predominantly found in the Sims franchise's home console games, but are not exclusively limited to them.
In The Sims Bustin' Out (console) and The Sims 2 (console), cheat objects cannot be moved. In The Urbz: Sims in the City (console) and The Sims 3 (console), cheat objects can be moved, but cannot be stored in the inventory[TU:SITC].
Cheat objects are either blue garden gnomes[TSBO][TU:SITC], trophies[TS2C] or magic llamas[TS3C]. They are not available in Build/Buy mode (except in The Sims 3 (console)), and thus do not have proper names or descriptions.
In The Sims Bustin' Out, The Urbz: Sims in the City and The Sims 2, they appear unnamed as ' ', while in The Sims 2: Pets, the cheat object is labeled 'temp zz move a tron.'
The Sims Bustin' Out
| Cheat Gnome | |
|---|---|
| Game | The Sims Bustin' Out (console), The Urbz: Sims in the City (console), The Sims 2: Castaway, The Sims 2: Pets (console) |
| Buyability | No |
| Object type(s) | Special |
| Motive | |
| Size | 1x1 |
The cheat gnome first appeared in Bustin' Out. Upon inputting the code, the cheat gnome will spawn by the mailbox of the active lot.
Cheat code
| Console | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| Nintendo GameCube | ↓+L+Z+R+←+X |
| PlayStation 2 | R2+L1+R1+L2+←+◯ |
| Xbox | R+L+↓+Black+←+B |
Possible interactions
| Interactions | Description |
|---|---|
| Fill All Motives | Fills all motives for active Sim |
| Give Money | Adds §9,999 to family funds |
| Unlock All Locations | Unlocks all locations in Bust Out Mode |
| Unlock All Skins | Unlocks all CAS options |
| Unlock All Socials | Unlocks all socialization options |
| Unlock All Objects | Unlocks all Buy mode items |
The Urbz: Sims in the City
The cheat gnome reappears in The Urbz: Sims in the City (console). The gnome tends to spawn out of bounds depending on the active district. Nevertheless, it is able to be selected with the cursor.
Cheat code
| Console | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| Nintendo GameCube | ↓+L+Z+R+X+← |
| PlayStation 2 | ◯+L1+L2+R2+R1 |
| Xbox | ←+Y+↓+A+X |
Possible interactions
| Possible interactions | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acquire Skill Objects | Adds the Schnizzalator, Exer-cycle, and Mental Machination Station to inventory | |
| Fill All Motives | Fill every Urb's motives | If the other player can control that Urb, this will fill up Hunger and allow the player (If unable to control the Urb) to ask them to join their crew. |
| Get All Power Socials | Adds all power socials to inventory | |
| Max Artistic, Mental, & Physical Skills | Maxes the three skills in the game | |
| Unlock All Districts | Unlocks all districts & apartments | The districts only appear when clicking on the stairs by the player's apartment. |
| Unlock All Socials | Unlocks all socialization options |
Handheld versions
Though not an object, a secret NPC by the name of Heidi Shadows provides players with items that act as cheats, including skill and Simoleon boosters.
The Sims 2 (console)
| Cheat Trophy | |
|---|---|
| |
| Game | The Sims 2 (console) |
| Buyability | No |
| Object type(s) | Special |
| Money | |
| Motive | |
| Size | 1x1 |
The trophy in-game.
In The Sims 2 for console, the cheat object appears as a plumbob trophy. Upon activating the cheat code, the trophy will spawn in front of the active lot, by the sidewalk.
Cheat code
| Console | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| Nintendo GameCube | L+R+↑+A+Z |
| PlayStation 2 | L1+R1+↑+X+R2 |
| Xbox | L+R+↑+A+Black |
Possible interactions
| Interactions | Description |
|---|---|
| Advance 6 Hours | Advances the in-game time by 6 hours |
| Give Sim Money | Adds §9,999 to family funds |
| Horn Audio | Plays an audio clip of a horn |
| Max All Motives | Fills all motives, except for environment, for active Sim. |
| Set Skill Level | Set active Sim's skill level to any value from 0 to 10 |
| Unlock All Clothing | Unlocks all CAS options |
| Unlock All Lots | Unlocks all locations in Story Mode |
| Unlock All Objects | Unlocks all Buy mode items |
| Unlock All Recipes | Unlocks all refrigerator recipes |
The Sims 2: Pets (console)
The description in-game.
The Cheat Gnome returns in The Sims 2: Pets (console) for console, retaining its original appearance, but under the name temp zz move a tron.
Cheat code
| Console | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| Nintendo GameCube | L+L+R+A+A+↑ |
| Nintendo Wii | Hold B, Press ↑+←+↓+→ |
| PlayStation 2 | L1+L1+R1+X+X+↑ |
| PlayStation Portable | L+L+R+X+X+↑ |
Possible interactions
| Interactions | Description |
|---|---|
| Advance Time 6 Hours | Advances in-game clock by 6 hours |
| Give Simoleons | Adds §9,999 to family funds |
| Give Sim Pet Points | Adds 9,999 pet points |
The Sims 2: Castaway
The Cheat Gnome reappears in The Sims 2: Castaway, sporting a pirate's hat. It only appears after inputting the 'cheat gnome' code, and spawns in various locations depending on which area the player is currently in.
Cheat code
| Console | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Wii | B+Z+↑+↓+B |
| PlayStation 2 | R1+L1+↓+☐+R2 |
| PlayStation Portable | L+R+↑+X+R |
Possible interactions
| Interactions | Description |
|---|---|
| Fill All Motives | Fills all motives for active Sim |
| Give All Plans | Unlocks all crafting plans |
| Give All Resources | Adds a finite amount of crafting resources to inventory |
| Max Current Inventory | Maxes the quantity of every food and resource in inventory to 99. |
| Max Relationships | Maxes the relationship bar of every Sim and chimpanzee the active Sim knows. |
| Set Skill | Adds 1 point to chosen skill. |
The Sims 3 (console)
| Spoot the Magic Llama | |
|---|---|
| |
| Spoot the Magic Llama used to be a big cheater. He would cheat on tests, cheat on his taxes, and even cheat at darts. His shenanigans were catching up to him, so he decided to turn over a new leaf and become a comedian.[TS3PETSC] | |
| Game | The Sims 3 (console), The Sims 3: Pets (console) |
| Buyability | Buy mode |
| Price in game | §0 |
| Object type(s) | Special |
| Motive | |
| Inventory | |
| Size | 1x1 |
Spoot the Magic Llama in-game.
In The Sims 3, the cheat object returns in the form of Spoot the Magic Llama. After inputting the cheat code, the statue will appear in miscellaneous décor, where it must be bought and placed in the world.
Spoot the Magic Llama is recolorable and has 3 channels.
Cheat code
| Console | Cheat Code |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 3 | Hold L1+R1+L2+R2 at the pause menu |
| Xbox 360 | Hold LT+RT+LB+RB at the pause menu |
Possible interactions
| Interactions | Description |
|---|---|
| Kaching! (+§1,000) | Adds §1,000 to family funds |
| Motherlode! (+§50,000) | Adds §50,000 to family funds |
| Joke, Please! | Generates a random notification containing a joke |
| Maximize Karma! (100) | Maximizes the karma bar |
| Give Karma Freebie! (25) | Adds 25 points to the karma bar |
| Enable Karma Consequences! | Enables the chance of negative karma events at midnight |
| Disable Karma Consequences! | Disables negative karma events at midnight |
| Unlock Challenge Rewards! | Unlocks CAS and Build/Buy items normally obtained in the challenge menu shop |
| Give Lifetime Happiness! (+5,000) | Gives the active Sim 5,000 lifetime happiness |
| Unlock Karma Powers! | Unlocks all locked karma powers |
| Put in Inventory | Puts the object in Sim's inventory |
The Sims 3: Pets (console)
Although Spoot the Magic Llama reappears, there are no cheats or special interactions. Instead, Spoot can be purchased for §10 from the miscellaneous décor category from the start. His updated description reflects this change.
The Sims 3: World Adventures
| Amy Test Object | |
|---|---|
| |
| Game | The Sims 3: World Adventures |
| Buyability | No |
| Price in game | §0 |
| Selling price | §0 |
| Object type(s) | Special |
| Size | 0.5x0.5 |
An object called Amy Test Object exist in the game's code of The Sims 3: World Adventures for Microsoft Windows and macOS. It has the same design as "The Fox" career reward given for the base game's Criminal career.
As of March 4, 2026, the easiest way to get the object is to use the "NRaas Debug Enabler" game mod → click on an empty spot in Live Mode → "NRaas" → "Debug Enabler" → "Options:" → "Create Object" → amytestobject,EP1
The game does not specify who the titular Amy is, or alternately what Amy is an acrynom for.
Possible interactions
| Interactions | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Create New Trash Relic | Adds a low-quality relic to the Sim's inventory. |
| Create New CollectableRelic | Adds a high-quality relic to the Sim's inventory. |
| Spawn Dig Site | Spawns a dig site circa 2 squares away from the object. |
| Create All Collectable Relics | Adds one each of all high-quality relics from all 3 vacation worlds in one go to the Sim's inventory. |
| Create All Trash Relics For Culture | Adds one each of all low-quality relics related to a specific vacation world to the Sim's inventory. |
| Give All Ribbon Awards To Sim([TS3:G]?) | Adds one each of all 21 framed graduation ribbons to the Sim's inventory. |
| Test Give Gift Tuning([TS3:G]?) | (Does not seem to do anything.) |
Trivia
- The cheat gnome and trophy may lack proper names because they were designed to be summoned by cheat codes rather than bought in Build/Buy mode. Unlike the PC version, the console versions primarily utilize controllers, which likely necessitated alternatives to typing in commands.