Zeus: Master of Olympus - Cheats and Hints

Zeus: Master of Olympus is probably the greatest city builder to date and I might even add that it’s even better than its predecessor, Pharaoh. The simplicity and the ingenious symbiosis between Greek mythology and this great genre has tuned Zeus into a memorabilia, a God among mortals if I may say so. Here are some cheats and hints to help you in your adventures:

Cheat mode:
Press [Ctrl] + [Alt] + C, then enter one of the following case-sensitive codes to activate the corresponding cheat function.

Additional 1000 drachmae - Delian Treasury
Win current scenario after a few months - Ambrosia
Strike specified location with fireball - Fireballs from Heaven
Towers shoot cows - Bowvine and Arrows
Dairy workers wear cheese costume - Cheese Puff
Unlimited food - Fishy
Sound effects - SoundFrags

Hero's Hall
Sometimes, a Hero's Hall must be built in certain places. For example, Thesues' Hall needs to be built by the palace, surrounded by walls and have good appeal. On maps where space is at a premium this can be difficult to accomplish. To get around this, after you have filled the requirements to summon the hero, and while the hero is on his/her way to the city, you can demolish the hall and any of the structures you had to build to meet the requirements. Then, rebuild the hall where it can be connected to a road. The hero will not care and will serve your city as usual.

Easy monster kills
Instead of worrying about building the Hero's Hall to slay monsters, use the Fireballs from Heaven code to shoot fireballs at a monster. One hit and the monster is slain.

Winning battles
If one of your rivals is about to attack you in one month, save the game. When the enemy arrives, fight them. If you lose, load that game again (without saving it). You should now have the opportunity to fight them again. The next time they come, bribe them (if possible). If you cannot bribe them, fight them again. If you lose, load the game again. Fight them until you win, then save the game.

Earthquake
If an earthquake happens and the land is no longer able to be built on, use the Fireballs from Heaven code to rain fire over the affected land. Then, clear the land as normal and you can now build freely upon it.

Raid the city then conquer
If you have to conquer cities, for example if you play in the last episode of The Trojan War, it is best to raid the strongest city. After a while, once your army strengthens again, attack it. You will have a better chance of conquering it. If you attacked a weaker city and succeeded in conquering it, one of your strongest rivals will overtake it. It is best to raid, then conquer your rival(s).

Fish on land
If Atemis's Temple is built, find a meadow near some wolves. Then, place a sheep to be attacked by the wolves. When Artemis appears to kill the attacker, fish will automatically appear on land.

Charybdis that Darn Scylla
The monster Scylla can be ensnared. Simply construct a bridge over the place where she is and Scylla won't be able to move out of her hex to savage your fishermen or quays. It makes those animal sacrifices worth it.