My cat, Sugar, loves having company, although it’s not necessary to play with him. It’s better to let him be, allowing him to do as he pleases. If someone comes over, they should simply keep him company, read a book, a few pages, watch an episode of a series, make sure he has food and water, and if he comes close, pet him. He doesn’t like to be picked up, so don’t pick him up. Let him be, but with company, and that would be all.