Hammer of the Gods is one of the main games that spawned the creation of the Heroes of Might and Magic strategy series.

Each race has unique characteristics for military units, and each is presented with a different hierarchy of gods which set different goals to meet.

These rewards vary in nature, and can include powerful military units, magical flying ships for fast transportation, or higher income from conquered towns, to name a few examples.

When a town or a castle is attacked, the defending player may have fortifications established, which can greatly influence the outcome of the battle.

Between turns, a tree representing the pantheon for each race is displayed, and the player chooses from available gods to try to meet their goals.