diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1208436..fdb36a6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -3,6 +3,13 @@ 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/pom.xml b/pom.xml
index d379f88..e7452ac 100644
--- a/pom.xml
+++ b/pom.xml
@@ -16,6 +16,17 @@
 
     <build>
         <sourceDirectory>src</sourceDirectory>
+        <plugins>
+            <plugin>
+                <groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
+                <artifactId>maven-compiler-plugin</artifactId>
+                <version>3.3</version>
+                <configuration>
+                    <source>5</source>
+                    <target>5</target>
+                </configuration>
+            </plugin>
+        </plugins>
     </build>
 
     <dependencies>
diff --git a/start_game.sh b/start_game.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..7aff439
--- /dev/null
+++ b/start_game.sh
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+mvn exec:java -Dexec.mainClass=com.droidquest.DQ