Squirt cat is fat and lazy so I didn't really expect her to play with this toy, but she loves it! True to fat & lazy cat form, she lays on her side while batting at the ball until she can't reach it, but I suppose that counts as playing. She makes good use out of the cardboard scratch circle which has reduced her making use of the couch for claw sharpening despite having a scratch post. We ordered the laser light ball to replace the white plastic one that comes with it and she doesn't seem to care either way, but the laser light ball looks hecka cooler. There's nothing like waking up in the middle of the night to Squirt cat knocking the ball around the track. I believe you can also get a replacement scratch circle once it's destroyed. No regrets on this purchase.