Looking for the most complete Age of Empires III cheat codes guide for PC? This in-depth article not only lists every cheat but also includes extra tips, hidden features, and advanced tricks to enhance your gameplay experience.
Game Overview
Age of Empires III takes the classic RTS formula into the colonial era, introducing Home Cities, shipments, and improved visuals. Players build powerful economies, command armies, and expand their empire across the New World with strategic depth and unique civilizations.
How to Use Cheats in Age of Empires III (PC)
Press Enter during gameplay to open the chat box, type the cheat code (most work in lowercase), and press Enter again to activate it.
Cheats & Codes
| Effect | Code |
|---|---|
| 10,000 Coin | give me liberty or give me coin |
| 10,000 Food | medium rare please |
| 10,000 Wood | |
| 10,000 XP | nova & orion |
| 10,000 Export | trade please |
| 100,000 All Resources | a whole lot of love |
| Automatic Win | this is too hard |
| Destroy Enemy Ships | shiver me timpers! |
| Fatten Animals | a recent study indicated that 100% of herdables are obese |
| Hyperspeed (100x gather/build) | speed always wins |
| Reveal Map (Fog remains) | x marks the spot |
| Funny Death Messages | sooo good |
| Monster Truck | tuck tuck tuck |
| Alternate Monster Truck | wee ooh wee ooh |
| Artillery That Fires Sheep | ya gotta make do with what ya got |
| Ice Cream Truck | ding ding ding |
| Spawn Fluffy | we <3 fluffy!1! |
| Spawn Learicorn | don’t kick the pitbull |
| Laser Bear | o canada 2005 |
| Flying Tapir | wuv woo vol.2 |
| George Crushington | where’s that axe? |
| Hotdog Cart (Asian Dynasties) | mustard relish and burning oil |
Extra Tips & Secrets
Unlock Hidden Units in Editor
Some secret units like Fluffy, Flying Tapir, Learicorn, and Monster Truck may not always be accessible via cheats. You can access them in the Scenario Editor by placing a unit, using the Replace Unit option, and selecting hidden units from the list.
Easy Level 99 Trick (Single Player)
Go to:
My Documents > My Games > Age of Empires 3 > Savegame
Open your city file (sp_yourcityname_homecity.xml), find <level> and change its value to 99. Save the file and start the game to instantly reach max level.
Unlimited Unlock Points
In the same file, locate <skillpoints> and change the value to something high like 999. This allows you to unlock everything in your Home City.
Conclusion
Age of Empires III cheats go beyond simple resource boosts—they unlock fun, chaos, and hidden content. From spawning monster trucks to editing game files for maximum progression, these tricks give you complete control over your gameplay experience.
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