To start playing Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector, follow these simple steps. First, place toys and food in your yard from the shop menu. Choose from a variety of items like balls, cushions, or premium foods to attract different cats. Next, wait a few minutes (5-10 minutes typically) and check back to see which cats have visited. Replace food when it runs out to keep cats coming. Each cat you encounter is added to your Catbook. To attract rare cats, purchase specific items like the cat condo or luxury tuna. Take photos of your cats and save them to your device or share them with friends!