diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -3,6 +3,11 @@ DroidQuest
 
 A Java recreation of the classic game Robot Odyssey I
 
+Compile command:
+	mvn compile
+
+Run the game:
+	./start_game.sh
 
 Copyright (c) 2000 Thomas Foote
 
diff --git a/start_game.sh b/start_game.sh
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@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass=com.droidquest.DQ