The MapleStory Community Team runs a number of contests and events throughout the year, challenging the in-game skill and real-world creativity of Maplers all around the world! Take a look at the ongoing and upcoming Community Contests and Events below, and be prepared to test your skills!

ONGOING CONTESTS AND EVENTS

Home Holiday Contest

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Friday, January 13, 2023 11:00 AM
  
• CET (UTC +1): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Friday, January 13, 2023 8:00 PM 
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Saturday, January 14, 2023 6:00 AM

We have a new contest for decorating your Home! The holiday season is upon us and it's time to decorate our new Maplemas homes! Share with us your decorated Homes!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  
  • Enter in the #home-contest channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name
    • Your description of the theme
    • Screenshot of your Home
• Forums
  • Enter in the contest thread on the Official MapleStory Forums
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name
    • Your description of the theme
    • Screenshot of your Home

Requirements & Rules:

• Your submitted photo must be your own.
• Only one submission per account.
• Editing/Photoshop is not allowed.
• Other Maplers can be present in your screenshot but only the Home owner will be entered in the contest.
• At least 2 Christmas-themed furnishings must be present in your Home.

Event Prizes:

• 10 Grand Prize Winners will receive:

  • Discord Role: Festive Decorator
  • Holiday Latte Chair
  • Onyx Apple (x10) Coupon

Holiday Baking Contest

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Friday, January 13, 2023 11:00 AM
  
• CET (UTC +1): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Friday, January 13, 2023 8:00 PM 
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Saturday, January 14, 2023 6:00 AM

With the holidays in full swing, it's time to prepare some tasty treats! Prepare your cooking stations as anything holiday-themed can be entered to win!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  
  • Enter in the #holiday-baking channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name
    • Small description of the baked good(s)
    • Picture of baked good(s)
• Forums
  • Enter in the contest thread on the Official MapleStory Forums
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name
    • Small description of the baked good(s)
    • Picture of baked good(s)

Requirements & Rules:

• Your submitted photo must be your own.
• Only one submission per account.
• Editing/Photoshop is not allowed.

Event Prizes:

• 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive: 

  • Songless Bird Mount
  • Holiday Latte Chair
  • 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) (x5)
  • 2x Drop Coupon (15 min) (x5)

Holiday Greetings Postcard

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Friday, January 13, 2023 11:00 AM
  
• CET (UTC +1): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Friday, January 13, 2023 8:00 PM 
  
• AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, December 16, 2022 - Saturday, January 14, 2023 6:00 AM

The holidays are a perfect way to remind your loved ones and friends how meaningful they are to you! With this new contest, design a post card containing an image and written text for a friend or character in the game!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  
  • Enter in the #art-contest channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name
    • Your artwork
• Forums
  • Enter in the contest thread on the Official MapleStory Forums
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name
    • Your artwork

Requirements & Rules:

• The artwork must be MapleStory related.
• No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
• Try to have fun and be creative as you wish!
• The postcard can be directed to anyone in your real life or a character in the game.
• Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.
• Your submission must be your own original artwork.

Event Prizes:

• 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:   
  • Coloring Book Chair
  • Onyx Apple (x10) Coupon
  • Discord Role: Season's Greeter
  • Explorer Acrylic Stand
  • Lara Sticker Sheets
  • Tote Bag (Yeti or Pink Bean)

UPCOMING CONTESTS AND EVENTS

We have exciting contests planned in the near future~ Keep an eye on Discord or the Contests and Events Sub-Forum, or watch this space for the January 2023 Community Contests and Events post for more details!