Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile handheld gaming controller for active outdoor games having a handle-like 3-dimensional shape suitable for gripping by a human hand, said gaming controller being connectable to at least one mobile communication device, where the gaming controller includes a housing enclosing electronic circuitry including (i) a circuit board, (ii) a power supply optionally mounted on the circuit board, (iii) a motion sensor optionally mounted on the circuit board, (iv) a data processing unit optionally mounted on the circuit board, (v) a data storage unit optionally mounted on the circuit board, (vi) a wireless communication unit optionally mounted on the circuit board, and (vi) a haptic signal generator, characterized in that and the gaming controller further includes a display unit having a visible area of less than 1000 mm2 and connects wirelessly with the mobile communication device.