Gaseous elements for the Discrete Element Method (DEM) modeling are presented. One distinct feature is that they have interactions even if they are separated over a large distance. The long‐range interaction presents a problem in searching neighbors and calculating interaction forces. An approach is proposed to deal with this difficulty. Using a modified DM2 code[1], several problems involving gas have been investigated. The most meaningful simulation is the problem of laser‐induced explosion damage in optical film. Results are in quantitative agreement with experimental measurements, demonstrating a unique way of studying such problems.