Sims 4: build a pond in the garden - how it works
In "The Sims 4" you cannot use the construction mode to place a pond in the garden. But there is another way. We will show you how to get a pond in "The Sims 4" below.
How to build a pond in "The Sims 4"
In construction mode you can find a pool or a fountain and place it in the garden of your Sims. However, there is no possibility to build a pond. With the help of a cheat you can still build a garden pond. That's how it's done:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + C at the same time to open the cheat console.
- Enter "bb.showhiddenobjects" without quotation marks and confirm with Enter.
- Open the construction mode and enter "debug" in the search field without quotes.
- Select one of the displayed results and you will get an overview of all articles available in "The Sims 4", which are hidden in normal build or purchase mode.
- Scroll down and look for a pond. You will find these near the fishing signs.
- Find the desired pond and click on it. Then place it in the world as usual. You don't pay Simoleons for this.
Decorate the garden pond for your Sims
So that the garden pond does not look so boring, you can design it as you wish. You can simply place various stones and plants around the pond and customize them in this way. Since the decorations can only be set up at a distance from the pond, you can use the following cheat:
- Open the cheat console again by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C.
- Enter "bb.moveobjects" without quotes and confirm with Enter.
- Open the construction or purchase mode and select the desired plants, stones and other decorative elements. Place them around the pond or even on it, such as small water fountains.
What does a pond in your Sims' garden bring you?
- The pond looks great and can be used to beautify the garden. Thanks to the different design options, you will find the right decorations for every Sim.
- In addition to the look, the pond is also useful, because fish and frogs swim in it. With one click, your Sims can both go fishing and search for frogs.
We will show you how to build a pool in "The Sims 4" in the next practical tip.