I'm looking for software that will allow me to create a 3D model of a building and then allow children to explore that building using first-person shooter style controls, with proper collision detection. However, because it is for kids, I would like a viewer that would let me disable weapons. Any ideas?

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Obligatory "Just do it in Minecraft!" post here. In all seriousness, though, you may be best off with an FPS map editor and then just don't put any weapons on the map. I don't have much experience with them that's more recent than the late 90s so I'll let somebody else chime in on that. – Shinrai Jul 11 '11 at 14:38
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You could have a look at Blender.

There you can build whatever you like and then use the included game engine to create a realtime viewer. Complex game development might be an effort, but just a camera + collision should be doable. And, as long as you don't add one, there is no weapon to remove :)

There is a steep learning curve, however. If you are used to another 3D modeling app it might be quite something different. But if you just start, Blender may be the way to go, nonetheless. It's free and it's open source! Go for it!

Blender is here.

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