🏖️ Sandbox Mode
What is Sandbox? Sandbox Mode is a creative testing environment with unlimited money ($1 million to start), no need decay, time control, and access to all items in the game - including rares. Perfect for designing lots, testing features, or just having fun without restrictions.
Important: Anything built in Sandbox stays in Sandbox. You cannot transfer creations to the live game, but you can use Sandbox as a blueprint to rebuild your designs.
🚪 Accessing Sandbox
From the XenoSO login screen (without logging in), click the blue "Sandbox Mode" button in the upper left corner. If you're already logged in, just log out to return to the login screen.
Click the blue button to enter Sandbox Mode
Double-click "empty_lot_fso" to join an empty, fully upgraded lot with a 10,000 object limit. You'll start at midnight, so use this command to change it to noon:
⚡ The Omni-Argon
The most powerful object in XenoSO. With the Omni-Argon, you can instantly fill all needs, make them static (no decay), give yourself millions of simoleons, and more.
The Omni-Argon - your ultimate power tool
How to get it:
- Press F3 to enter Build Mode
- Hold Shift and click on the Terrain Tool
- Search for "Omni-Argon" in the catalogue
- Place it on your lot and use it
📦 Sandbox Catalogue (Debug Menu)
Access every item in XenoSO - including crafted items, rare objects, and hidden gameplay items.
Shift + Click on the Terrain Tool to open the debug catalogue
How to open:
- Press F3 to enter Build Mode
- Hold Shift and click on the Terrain Tool
What you'll find:
- Rare items: Mystic Tree, The Thinker, and every other rare in the game
- Crafted items: Muffins, nectar bottles, and other crafting products
- Gameplay items: Restaurant checks, newspapers, fire, and more
- Everything else: Use the search function to find specific items
🔧 Object Debug
Modify objects for testing. For example, click on an empty nectar bar, select Debug..., and instantly stock it with nectar - no harvesting or pressing required.
📥 Importing Lots to Sandbox
You can import live game lots into Sandbox for remodeling or testing:
- In the live game, save your lot with Ctrl + S
- Open Sandbox and load your saved lot
- Remodel without worrying about money, needs, or visitors
- Once satisfied, rebuild the same design in the live game
📸 Thumbnail Preview
Press F11 to see how your lot will look in the thumbnail view. Great for checking your lot's appearance before finalizing your design.
⚠️ Note: If the thumbnail preview appears cut off or empty, you may need to drag the image box upward to see the full preview.
If you see this, drag the image box upward
Proper F11 thumbnail preview
💡 Quick Tips
- Your Sim starts with half-full needs - use the Omni-Argon immediately
- Time controls work in Sandbox (P/1/2/3 for pause/speed)
- Save frequently with Ctrl + S
- Use Sandbox to plan expensive builds and calculate costs before building in live mode
- Test rare object interactions before buying them in the live game