Blender Rigid Body Simulations

Learn how to create rigid body simulations in Blender and bring your 3D scenes to life with dynamic, physics-driven motion!

This in-depth course takes you from beginner to advanced, guiding you through everything you need to simulate realistic interactions between solid objects—whether it’s falling dominoes, bouncing particles, or full-on building destruction.

Whether you're a 3D artist, animator, VFX artist, or simply someone curious about simulations in Blender, this course will equip you with the essential tools and workflows to simulate solid object dynamics with confidence.

✅ What You’ll Learn

• How rigid body physics works in Blender

• Core simulation concepts: Mass, friction, bounce, collision shapes, gravity, and more

• Surface response and world settings for customizing object behavior

• How to use rigid body constraints to create complex, interactive simulations

• Practical workflows for building, troubleshooting, and refining simulations

• How to enhance simulations using visual effects like debris and smoke

🎓 Projects You’ll Build

You’ll apply everything you learn through three hands-on simulation projects designed to solidify your knowledge and give you real-world Blender skills:

🧪 Project 1: Galton Board Simulation

Recreate a Galton Board—a device that demonstrates probability using falling balls and pegs. This project is a fun and simple introduction to physics-based animation in Blender.

You’ll Learn:

• Working with active/passive rigid bodies

• Using collision shapes for accurate interactions

• Simulating randomness and chaotic motion

• Fixing common issues in simulations

🧱 Project 2: Falling Dominoes Simulation

Build a satisfying domino chain reaction from scratch. This project will test your timing, collision precision, and troubleshooting skills.

You’ll Learn:

• Constructing a domino setup with realistic physics

• Managing object stability and momentum

• Troubleshooting for consistent motion and accurate fall sequences

🏚️ Project 3: Building Destruction Simulation

Take everything you’ve learned and simulate a full building collapse, complete with debris and smoke. This cinematic-level project is the most complex and rewarding of the course.

You’ll Learn:

• Breaking down structures for simulation

• Using rigid body constraints for believable destruction

• Simulating falling debris and collapsing materials

• Adding smoke simulations to enhance realism

💡 Who This Course Is For

• Blender beginners who want to explore simulations

• Intermediate users looking to improve their animation or VFX workflows

• 3D artists eager to create dynamic, realistic motion in their scenes

No prior simulation experience is needed—just a basic understanding of Blender and a willingness to experiment!

By the end of Blender Rigid Body Simulations, you’ll have the skills and confidence to create simulations that are not only technically solid but visually stunning. Whether you're working on animations, short films, or game environments, this course will take your physics game to the next level.