No. It prevents game play. You have to either play it (not what I want although your point it passes time is valid. I just don't like it) or take time to dismiss it. The old ads could be ignored. You can't ignore this design. It covers the entire page.
@KarenGilley .I've seen your screenshot. Mine is the same .it changed like that few days ago. I just click on the × when I don't want to watch the video. But, I see what you mean by its taking the whole screen. Hope this helps