Here is a simple example of a domino run –

How to Make a Domino Run Animation using Rigid Body Physics

File made in the tutorial – domTut10a.blend

 

Make a ‘Domino Run’ Follow a Path in 5 Minutes Using a Quick but Imperfect Method

File made in the tutorial – pathCurveModifier6.blend

 

How to Make an Animation of a Domino Run Following a Curved Path Using Duplifaces

File made in the tutorial – dupliTut14.blend

Domino Effect Examples

It started with the game Mouse Trap –

The Honda car advert –

Inspired the following (which is the best?) –