diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4867505..22bf53f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -23,17 +23,27 @@ A custom web frontend for the Emscripten port of [isle-portable](https://github.
 
 3. Obtain the game files (`isle.js` and `isle.wasm`) by building the Emscripten version of [isle-portable](https://github.com/isledecomp/isle-portable), then copy them to the project root.
 
-4. Start the development server:
+4. Set up the LEGO Island game assets:
+   ```bash
+   npm run prepare:assets
+   ```
+   This will prompt you for the path to your LEGO Island installation or mounted ISO and create the necessary symlinks. You can also provide the path directly:
+   ```bash
+   npm run prepare:assets -- -p /path/to/your/LEGO
+   ```
+
+5. Start the development server:
    ```bash
    npm run dev
    ```
 
-5. Open the URL shown in the terminal (usually `http://localhost:5173`).
+6. Open the URL shown in the terminal (usually `http://localhost:5173`).
 
 ## Scripts
 
 | Command | Description |
 |---------|-------------|
+| `npm run prepare:assets` | Set up LEGO Island game assets via symlinks |
 | `npm run dev` | Start development server with hot reload |
 | `npm run build` | Build for production (outputs to `dist/`) |
 | `npm run preview` | Preview the production build locally |
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 88ce108..dda8867 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@
     "build": "vite build && cp isle.js isle.wasm dist/ && node scripts/workbox-inject.js",
     "build:ci": "vite build && node scripts/workbox-inject.js",
     "check": "svelte-check --fail-on-warnings",
-    "preview": "vite preview"
+    "preview": "vite preview",
+    "prepare:assets": "node scripts/prepare.js"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@sveltejs/vite-plugin-svelte": "^4.0.0",
diff --git a/scripts/prepare.js b/scripts/prepare.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..273b0df
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/prepare.js
@@ -0,0 +1,362 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env node
+// Sets up LEGO game assets via symlinks for isle.pizza development
+
+import * as fs from 'node:fs/promises';
+import * as os from 'node:os';
+import * as path from 'node:path';
+import * as readline from 'node:readline';
+
+// Expand ~ to home directory
+function expandTilde(filePath) {
+  if (filePath.startsWith('~/') || filePath === '~') {
+    return path.join(os.homedir(), filePath.slice(1));
+  }
+  return filePath;
+}
+
+// Required files with correct case (relative to LEGO folder)
+const REQUIRED_FILES = [
+  // Data files
+  'data/ACT1INF.DTA',
+  'data/ACT2INF.DTA',
+  'data/ACT3INF.DTA',
+  'data/BLDDINF.DTA',
+  'data/BLDHINF.DTA',
+  'data/BLDJINF.DTA',
+  'data/BLDRINF.DTA',
+  'data/GMAININF.DTA',
+  'data/HOSPINF.DTA',
+  'data/ICUBEINF.DTA',
+  'data/IELEVINF.DTA',
+  'data/IISLEINF.DTA',
+  'data/IMAININF.DTA',
+  'data/IREGINF.DTA',
+  'data/OBSTINF.DTA',
+  'data/PMAININF.DTA',
+  'data/RACCINF.DTA',
+  'data/RACJINF.DTA',
+  'data/WORLD.WDB',
+  'data/testinf.dta',
+  // Script files - root
+  'Scripts/CREDITS.SI',
+  'Scripts/INTRO.SI',
+  'Scripts/NOCD.SI',
+  'Scripts/SNDANIM.SI',
+  // Script files - subdirectories
+  'Scripts/Act2/ACT2MAIN.SI',
+  'Scripts/Act3/ACT3.SI',
+  'Scripts/Build/COPTER.SI',
+  'Scripts/Build/DUNECAR.SI',
+  'Scripts/Build/JETSKI.SI',
+  'Scripts/Build/RACECAR.SI',
+  'Scripts/Garage/GARAGE.SI',
+  'Scripts/Hospital/HOSPITAL.SI',
+  'Scripts/Infocntr/ELEVBOTT.SI',
+  'Scripts/Infocntr/HISTBOOK.SI',
+  'Scripts/Infocntr/INFODOOR.SI',
+  'Scripts/Infocntr/INFOMAIN.SI',
+  'Scripts/Infocntr/INFOSCOR.SI',
+  'Scripts/Infocntr/REGBOOK.SI',
+  'Scripts/Isle/ISLE.SI',
+  'Scripts/Isle/JUKEBOX.SI',
+  'Scripts/Isle/JUKEBOXW.SI',
+  'Scripts/Police/POLICE.SI',
+  'Scripts/Race/CARRACE.SI',
+  'Scripts/Race/CARRACER.SI',
+  'Scripts/Race/JETRACE.SI',
+  'Scripts/Race/JETRACER.SI',
+];
+
+// Optional folders - files in these folders are symlinked if present
+const OPTIONAL_FOLDERS = ['extra', 'textures'];
+
+const TARGET_DIR = path.join(process.cwd(), 'LEGO');
+
+// Parse command line arguments
+function parseArgs() {
+  const args = process.argv.slice(2);
+  let sourcePath = null;
+  let force = false;
+
+  for (let i = 0; i < args.length; i++) {
+    if (args[i] === '--path' || args[i] === '-p') {
+      sourcePath = args[i + 1];
+      i++;
+    } else if (args[i] === '--force' || args[i] === '-f') {
+      force = true;
+    } else if (args[i].startsWith('--path=')) {
+      sourcePath = args[i].slice(7);
+    }
+  }
+
+  return { sourcePath, force };
+}
+
+// Create readline interface for prompts
+function createReadline() {
+  return readline.createInterface({
+    input: process.stdin,
+    output: process.stdout,
+  });
+}
+
+// Prompt user for source path
+async function promptForPath(rl) {
+  return new Promise((resolve) => {
+    rl.question('Enter path to your LEGO Island installation or mounted ISO: ', (answer) => {
+      resolve(answer.trim());
+    });
+  });
+}
+
+// Prompt user for confirmation
+async function confirmDeletion(rl) {
+  return new Promise((resolve) => {
+    rl.question('Existing LEGO folder found. Delete and recreate? (y/N): ', (answer) => {
+      resolve(answer.trim().toLowerCase() === 'y');
+    });
+  });
+}
+
+// Check if path exists
+async function pathExists(p) {
+  try {
+    await fs.access(p);
+    return true;
+  } catch {
+    return false;
+  }
+}
+
+// Recursively scan directory and build case-insensitive file map by filename
+// Also collects files from optional folders (extra, textures)
+async function buildSourceFileMap(sourcePath) {
+  const fileMap = new Map();
+  const optionalFiles = { extra: [], textures: [] };
+
+  async function scanDir(dirPath, inOptionalFolder = null) {
+    let entries;
+    try {
+      entries = await fs.readdir(dirPath, { withFileTypes: true });
+    } catch {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    for (const entry of entries) {
+      const entryFullPath = path.join(dirPath, entry.name);
+      const entryNameLower = entry.name.toLowerCase();
+
+      if (entry.isDirectory()) {
+        // Check if this directory is an optional folder
+        let optFolder = inOptionalFolder;
+        if (!optFolder && (entryNameLower === 'extra' || entryNameLower === 'textures')) {
+          optFolder = entryNameLower;
+        }
+        await scanDir(entryFullPath, optFolder);
+      } else if (entry.isFile()) {
+        // Store lowercase filename as key, actual full path as value
+        fileMap.set(entryNameLower, entryFullPath);
+
+        // Track files in optional folders
+        if (inOptionalFolder) {
+          optionalFiles[inOptionalFolder].push({
+            filename: entry.name,
+            fullPath: entryFullPath,
+          });
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  await scanDir(sourcePath);
+  return { fileMap, optionalFiles };
+}
+
+// Find matching file in source map by filename (case-insensitive)
+function findMatchingFile(fileMap, targetRelativePath) {
+  // Extract just the filename from the target path
+  const filename = path.basename(targetRelativePath).toLowerCase();
+  return fileMap.get(filename) || null;
+}
+
+// Remove existing LEGO folder
+async function removeExistingLEGO() {
+  if (await pathExists(TARGET_DIR)) {
+    await fs.rm(TARGET_DIR, { recursive: true, force: true });
+  }
+}
+
+// Create directory structure
+async function createDirectoryStructure() {
+  const dirs = new Set();
+
+  for (const file of REQUIRED_FILES) {
+    const dir = path.dirname(file);
+    if (dir !== '.') {
+      dirs.add(dir);
+    }
+  }
+
+  for (const dir of dirs) {
+    await fs.mkdir(path.join(TARGET_DIR, dir), { recursive: true });
+  }
+}
+
+// Create symlinks for all required files
+async function createSymlinks(fileMap) {
+  const missing = [];
+  const created = [];
+
+  for (const targetRelPath of REQUIRED_FILES) {
+    const sourcePath = findMatchingFile(fileMap, targetRelPath);
+
+    if (!sourcePath) {
+      missing.push(targetRelPath);
+      continue;
+    }
+
+    const targetPath = path.join(TARGET_DIR, targetRelPath);
+
+    try {
+      await fs.symlink(sourcePath, targetPath);
+      created.push({ target: targetRelPath, source: sourcePath });
+    } catch (err) {
+      if (err.code === 'EPERM' && process.platform === 'win32') {
+        console.error(`\nError: Cannot create symlink (Windows requires Developer Mode or admin privileges)`);
+        console.error(`  Enable Developer Mode: Settings -> Update & Security -> For Developers`);
+        process.exit(3);
+      }
+      throw err;
+    }
+  }
+
+  return { missing, created };
+}
+
+// Create symlinks for optional files (extra, textures folders)
+async function createOptionalSymlinks(optionalFiles) {
+  const created = [];
+
+  for (const folder of OPTIONAL_FOLDERS) {
+    const files = optionalFiles[folder] || [];
+    if (files.length === 0) continue;
+
+    // Create the optional folder
+    const folderPath = path.join(TARGET_DIR, folder);
+    await fs.mkdir(folderPath, { recursive: true });
+
+    for (const { filename, fullPath } of files) {
+      const targetRelPath = `${folder}/${filename}`;
+      const targetPath = path.join(TARGET_DIR, targetRelPath);
+
+      try {
+        await fs.symlink(fullPath, targetPath);
+        created.push({ target: targetRelPath, source: fullPath });
+      } catch (err) {
+        if (err.code === 'EPERM' && process.platform === 'win32') {
+          console.error(`\nError: Cannot create symlink (Windows requires Developer Mode or admin privileges)`);
+          console.error(`  Enable Developer Mode: Settings -> Update & Security -> For Developers`);
+          process.exit(3);
+        }
+        throw err;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  return created;
+}
+
+// Main entry point
+async function main() {
+  console.log('LEGO Island Asset Setup\n');
+
+  const { sourcePath: argPath, force } = parseArgs();
+  const rl = createReadline();
+
+  try {
+    // Get source path
+    let sourcePath = argPath;
+    if (!sourcePath) {
+      sourcePath = await promptForPath(rl);
+    }
+
+    if (!sourcePath) {
+      console.error('Error: No source path provided');
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+
+    sourcePath = path.resolve(expandTilde(sourcePath));
+
+    // Validate source path
+    if (!await pathExists(sourcePath)) {
+      console.error(`Error: Source path does not exist: ${sourcePath}`);
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+
+    console.log(`Source: ${sourcePath}`);
+    console.log(`Target: ${TARGET_DIR}\n`);
+
+    // Build case-insensitive file map from source
+    console.log('Scanning source directory...');
+    const { fileMap, optionalFiles } = await buildSourceFileMap(sourcePath);
+    console.log(`Found ${fileMap.size} files\n`);
+
+    // Check all required files exist before making any changes
+    const missing = REQUIRED_FILES.filter(f => !findMatchingFile(fileMap, f));
+    if (missing.length > 0) {
+      console.error('Error: The following required files were not found:\n');
+      missing.forEach(f => console.error(`  - ${f}`));
+      console.error('\nPlease ensure your source path points to a valid LEGO Island installation or mounted ISO.');
+      process.exit(2);
+    }
+
+    // Check if LEGO folder exists and confirm deletion
+    if (await pathExists(TARGET_DIR)) {
+      if (!force) {
+        const confirmed = await confirmDeletion(rl);
+        if (!confirmed) {
+          console.log('Aborted.');
+          process.exit(0);
+        }
+      }
+      console.log('Removing existing LEGO folder...');
+      await removeExistingLEGO();
+    }
+
+    // Create directory structure
+    console.log('Creating directory structure...');
+    await createDirectoryStructure();
+
+    // Create symlinks for required files
+    console.log('Creating symlinks for required files...\n');
+    const result = await createSymlinks(fileMap);
+
+    for (const { target, source } of result.created) {
+      console.log(`  ${target} -> ${source}`);
+    }
+
+    // Create symlinks for optional files (extra, textures)
+    console.log('\nCreating symlinks for optional files...\n');
+    const optionalCreated = await createOptionalSymlinks(optionalFiles);
+
+    if (optionalCreated.length > 0) {
+      for (const { target, source } of optionalCreated) {
+        console.log(`  ${target} -> ${source}`);
+      }
+    } else {
+      console.log('  (no optional files found)');
+    }
+
+    const totalCreated = result.created.length + optionalCreated.length;
+    console.log(`\nSetup complete! Created ${totalCreated} symlinks (${result.created.length} required, ${optionalCreated.length} optional).`);
+    console.log('You can now run `npm run dev`.');
+
+  } finally {
+    rl.close();
+  }
+}
+
+main().catch(err => {
+  console.error('Unexpected error:', err.message);
+  process.exit(1);
+});