How do you persuade the family cat to stop taunting family members?

We adopted a 3 yr. old calico shortly before Christmas. The cat craves attention. It’s not uncommon for her to follow me throughout the house and she takes every opportunity to sit on my lap, lie across my stomach, chest, side or back. She’s even jumped onto my back (when I’m standing) to lounge on my shoulders like I’m a giant cat tree.

My family, though, is not keen on having Missy lounge on them. They often shoo her away when she indicates she wants to petted or held. Recently, Missy has taken to “playing tag” with them. When least expected, she’ll quickly jump on and off their laps, then race away. It infuriates them.

Any suggestions?