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 Pingus
 ======
+Guide your penguins to safety!
 
 Introduction
 ------------
 
-Pingus is a free Lemmings™ clone for GNU/Linux, Win32 and other
-operating systems supported by SDL2. It is licensed under the GPLv3+.
+Pingus is a free, open-source puzzle game inspired by the classic Lemmings™ clone. It is available for GNU/Linux, Win32 and other
+operating systems supported by SDL2. Pingus Challenges you to guide a group of penguins through various obstacles to reach the exit safely. The game features engaging graphics, a variety of levels, and a built in level editor for endless possibilities and fun. It is licensed under the GPLv3+.
 
 Information about the game, new versions and additional documentation
 can be found at the Pingus webpage:
 
 * https://pingus.github.io/
 
+Table of Contents
+-------------
+
+    Features
+    Installation
+        Linux
+        Windows
+        macOS
+    Building
+    Launching the Game
+    Game Controls
+    Community
+        Mailing Lists
+        Chat
+    Bug Reports
+    Contributing
+    License
+
+Features
+--------
+
+  *  Over 100 Challenging Levels: Navigate through a variety of levels with increasing difficulty.
+  *  Level Editor: Create your own levels and share them with the community.
+  *  Engaging Graphics: Enjoy cute and colorful graphics that bring the game to life.
+  *  Sound Effects and Music: Immerse yourself in the game with delightful audio.
+  *  Multilingual Support: Available in multiple languages.
+  *  Cross-Platform: Play on Linux, Windows, and other systems supported by SDL2.
+
+Installation
+--------
+Linux)
+Pingus can be installed on Linux using the Nix package manager:
+    nix run github:pingus/pingus
+
+Alternatively, Pingus may be available in your distribution's repositories:
+
+Ubuntu/Debian:
+    sudo apt-get install pingus
+
+Fedora:
+    sudo dnf install pingus
+    
+Arch Linux:
+    sudo pacman -S pingus
+
+Windows)
+
+Download the latest Windows installer from the Pingus Releases page or compile it on Linux using:
+    nix build github:pingus/pingus#packages.i686-windows.pingus-win32
+
+macOS)
+
+Currently, Pingus does not have an official macOS installer. You can compile it from source using the instructions below.
+
 
 Building
 --------
@@ -26,6 +81,35 @@ The Windows version can be compiled in Linux with:
     nix build github:pingus/pingus#packages.i686-windows.pingus-win32
 
 
+Launching the Game
+-----------
+After installation or building from source, you can launch Pingus from your application menu or by running the following command in the terminal:
+    pingus
+
+If you used Nix to run the game:
+    nix run github:pingus/pingus
+
+Game Controls
+----------
+Action	                Key
+Move cursor	            Mouse 
+Select/Deselect	        Left Mouse Button
+Assign Action	        Left Mouse Button on penguin
+Pause/Unpause Game	    P
+Speed Up Game	        + (Plus key)
+Slow Down Game	        - (Minus key)
+Open In-Game Menu	    Esc
+Move Map	            Move mouse to screen edge or use Arrow Keys
+Zoom In	                Page Up
+Zoom Out	            Page Down
+Toggle Fullscreen	    F
+Restart Level	        R
+Exit Level	            E
+Display Help	        H
+Quit Game	            Ctrl + Q
+
+Can Change game controls in the settings menu.
+
 Mailing Lists
 -------------
 
@@ -51,3 +135,12 @@ issue tracker at:
 
 * https://github.com/pingus/pingus/issues
 
+
+Contributing
+--------
+
+Contributions are welcome! Whether it's reporting bugs, creating levels, improving documentation, or contributing code, your help is appreciated.
+
+   * Code Contributions: Fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.
+   * Level Creation: Use the built-in level editor and share your levels with the community.
+   * Translations: Help translate Pingus into other languages.