diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 254adca..75c1ce8 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -2,7 +2,10 @@ INC := -I include
 STD := -std=c++11
 SFML := -lsfml-graphics -lsfml-window -lsfml-system
 
-all: compile link
+all: dirs compile link
+
+dirs:
+	mkdir bin build
 
 compile:
 	g++ $(INC) $(STD) -c -o build/main.o src/main.cpp
@@ -11,4 +14,7 @@ compile:
 	g++ $(INC) $(STD) -c -o build/SnakeFood.o src/SnakeFood.cpp
 
 link:
-	g++ build/*.o -o bin/SnakePlusPlus.out $(SFML)
\ No newline at end of file
+	g++ build/*.o -o bin/SnakePlusPlus $(SFML)
+
+clean:
+	rm bin/*.o build/*.out
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ee5777f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+# SnakePlusPlus
+A version of Snake made in C++ and using SFML
+
+## Controls
+-----------
+  - Use the arrow keys to move the Snake
+  - Use the escape key to close the game
+
+## Compiling the game
+------------------
+
+Prerequisites
+  - C++11
+  - [SFML](https://github.com/SFML/SFML)
+
+Clone the repository and compile it using:
+
+    git clone https://github.com/TriantaTV/snakeplusplus.git
+    make
+
+The game is output into the `bin` folder, simply run the game and enjoy!