Difficulty: HARD.

Type a cheat anywhere. Like it's 2003.

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$cheat code

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© 2003 · LICENSED BY NOBODY

UNOFFICIAL GUIDEVOL. 001EST. 2003

PC Edition · All codes tested**mostly

CHEATCODE

THE SECRET CODES TO LIFE

Keep this somewhere safe.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

  1. Don't pause the game.
  2. Type the code exactly as printed.
  3. If it works, don't tell your little brother.

Tip: press ~ to open the console.

(or just type a code anywhere. like old times.)

Section 01 · PC Version

CLASSIC CODES

“Back when life was simple.”

NO.CODEEFFECT
↑ hover or tap a code

Bonus · Not Vice City · GTA III · 2001 · PC

THE LEGENDARY ONE

IFIWEREARICHMAN

+$250,000
typed it so fast my hands shook

* Type codes during gameplay. No console required. A message confirms the cheat is active.

** Saving after using codes is at your own risk. — don't save after BIGBANG lol

VICE CITY CHEATS (ps2)

DO NOT LOSE
  • works ✓
  • works ✓

* do the codes FIRST then save on a new slot. trust me

Danny says theres a money one. its on PC only. GTA3. ↓↓

Found folded inside a disc case. Tap a line to enter the combo.

(back of p.2)

We grew up.

  • > RENTPAID (code does not exist)

    Now there's no code for paying rent.

  • > GIVEMEBACKMYTIME (code does not exist)

    No code for getting your time back.

    tried every spelling.
  • > FIXMYHEART (code does not exist)

    No code for fixing a broken heart.

NEW MISSION

ADULTHOOD

DIFFICULTY: HARD · NO SAVES

wanted by: rent, bills, deadlines, the group chat

We used to have cheat codes for games.

Now we're playing life on hard mode.

We used to have cheat codes for everything.

Except life.

EVERYONE DESERVES
A CHEAT CODE.

— written on the back, years later

Section 02 · Revised

REAL LIFE CODES

2026 EDITION

updated for grown-ups. tap one to load it into the console.

* These codes are symbolic. They do not change your bank balance, your health or the weather. They are reminders, not promises.

try them on the next page

Section 03 · Console

ENTER YOUR CHEAT CODE

“What would you unlock if life had cheat codes?”

C:\GAMES\CHEATCODE> console.exe
  1. CHEATCODE CONSOLE v1.0 (C) 2003-2026
  2. Type a code and press ENTER.

Not case sensitive. Spaces are ignored. Codes from p.2 and p.4 all work here, and a few that aren't written down anywhere.

psst — press ~ from anywhere

Section 04 · Collectible

YOUR CHEAT CARD

“Cut it out. Keep it in your wallet.”

NO CODE ACTIVATED

Enter a code in the console and your card prints here.

Your card prints after you activate a code. Head to the console, or pick one here:

← BACK TO CONSOLE

p.7

Back in 2003, all we needed was a piece of paper filled with cheat codes.

PANZER for a tank.ASPIRINE for health.LEAVEMEALONE when things got too crazy.

We grew up.

Now there's no code for paying rent.No code for getting your time back.No code for fixing a broken heart.

Maybe life needs cheat codes too.

LIFE IS A GAME.

EVERYONE DESERVES A CHEAT CODE.

— me, still playing

p.s. there's one code I never wrote down. it's what you're doing right now, reading this.

night drive, summer '02

Back Cover · Fine Print

CHEATCODE

$CHEAT

EVERYONE DESERVES A CHEAT CODE.

ISSUE 001
NOT FOR RESALE

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CHEATCODE is an independent culture project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any game, publisher or developer. Game codes are referenced for nostalgia only. The life codes are symbolic and promise nothing: no returns, no outcomes, no magic. Nothing on this page is financial advice. Please be kind to yourself.

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