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September 6, 2022

Enjoy Theater Mode on Your Favorite AARP Games

  • September 6, 2022
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As we announced last week, AARP is rolling roll out Theater Mode to all games over the next several weeks. The new feature provides a full-width game play area on desktop and laptop, while conveniently keeping the browser bar open to navigate back. Theater Mode is currently available on all AARP Members-Only games plus these games:

 

Pro Tip: It’s best to login to access Theater Mode before you start a game to save your game progress.  Set your browser Zoom level to 100%, and click on the icon in the lower right corner of your favorite game. Try the new Theater Mode today!

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      AARPLynne
      AARPLynneAuthor
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      September 13, 2022

      UPDATE 9/13/2022: We're pleased to announce the next 7 games to have the new Theater Mode feature. They are:

       

      bg6476
      bg6476
      Contributor ⭐
      September 13, 2022

      I'm on a 27" PC monitor and Backgammon is about 4"x4"!

      Thought AARP was for seniors!

      Terrible turn up of a "feature"!

      Makes me rethink being a member.

      Why not leave games in the old format until big screen is avalible?

      AARPLynne
      AARPLynneAuthor
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      September 14, 2022

      Hi, @bg6476, AARP Games are optimized for best game play with a browser Zoom setting of 100%. If you are experiencing any issues, please make sure that your browser Zoom level is set to 100%. This setting is needed to support our new Theater Mode feature (full-width game play). If you need further assistance, please call Customer Care at 866-839-0463 or visit the AARP Help Center to "chat" with us. Thank you.

      SassiLady
      SassiLady
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      September 16, 2022

      I am in agreement with @bg6476. Movie Theater mode has done nothing to make the actual game or puzzle larger, in fact they have shrunk and are now more difficult to play. You can't just elongate something thinking it will be larger, it doesn't work. The space gets bigger and the puzzle stays the same or as in the case of Majhong it gets smaller making it very difficult for us older folks to be able to see the board. I play mostly crossword puzzles and a few of the Majhong games and it has become impossible for me to continue with Mahjong. I will keep playing the crossword puzzles even though I have difficulty with some of them. 100% or not it just isn't working. I use a 17 inch laptop and haven't enjoyed a puzzle in over a month now. Thank you for trying to fix something that wasn't broken.

      AARPLynne
      AARPLynneAuthor
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      November 9, 2022

      @Vexed, thanks for sharing your tips! @SassiLady, I'm sorry you're still having difficulties. I'd like to encourage you again to reach out to Customer Care because they can help you with a one-on-one session. If you call 866-839-0463 to speak with them, they'll invite you to "cobrowse" with them to help troubleshoot what you're seeing. In the meantime, consider reviewing the requirements listed below. Thanks!

       

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