An electronic game board (18) is provided for use in a DVD gaming system (10) including a DVD player (12) where DVD media (14) incorporating commands and audio visual content is accessed by the DVD player (12) as part of game play. The electronic board (12) may be used with play piece (34) and may be configured to determined the identity and location of a play piece (34) on the electronic board (18), to wirelessly transmit location data to the DVD player (12), to determine the location of finger contact on the board surface instead of play piece location, and to receive transmissions from the DVD player. The board (18) may include command inputs such as buttons, switches or joysticks to be used as part of game play. The board (18) may include a display for presenting information or pictures to players. The board (18) may overlays displaying different playing surfaces and playing spaces.