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 new and upcoming Community Contests and Events below, and be prepared to test your skills!

NEW CONTESTS AND EVENTS

Anniversary Cake Contest

Contest Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Friday, May 5, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00 AMT
  
• CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, May 6, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 8:00 PM
• AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, May 6, 2023 - Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 AM

Bake and decorate a cake to celebrate MapleStory's 18th Anniversary!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  
  • Enter in the #anniversary-cake channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Photo of your cake with a brief description or quote
• 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 (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Photo of your cake with a brief description or quote

Requirements & Rules:

• No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
• Cake must be handmade and decorated.
• Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.

Event Prizes:

• 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:
  • Rock Spirit Wireless Charger Mood Light
    
  • MapleStory themed Pop-Socket Phone Grip
    
  • Cygnus Knight Acrylic Stand

• 10 Runner-Up Winners will receive:
  • Feline Rickshaw Mount
  • Highlight Damage Skin
  • Onyx Apple x10 Coupon

One With The Map

Contest Duration:

• PDT (UTC -7): Friday, May 5, 2023 - Monday, June 5, 2023 11:00 AMT
  
• CEST (UTC +2): Saturday, May 6, 2023 - Monday, June 5, 2023 8:00 PM
• AEST (UTC +10): Saturday, May 6, 2023 - Tuesday, June 6, 2023 4:00 AM

Blend into the map and see if others can spot you!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  
  • Enter in the #one-with-the-map channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Your screenshot hiding in a map
• 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 (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Your screenshot hiding in a map

Requirements & Rules:

• The goal is to blend in with the map. When you have done so, take a screenshot to submit for the contest.
  • Do not hide your character completely behind objects. You should be able to be found if we look hard enough!
• Your character must be somewhat visible, but does not need to be completely visible.
• You may use any cosmetic item at your disposal.
• You can use any map that is still accessible.
• Only one submission is allowed per account.
• Photo editing applications are not allowed.

Event Prizes:

• 5 Grand Prize Winners will receive:
  • Secret Damage Skin
    
  • 2x EXP Coupon(15 min) x5
  • 2x Drop Coupon(15 min) x5
• 10 Runner-Up Winners will receive:
  • 2x EXP Coupon(15 min) x5
  • 2x Drop Coupon(15 min) x5

    ONGOING CONTESTS AND EVENTS

Cosplay Contest

Contest Duration:

• PST (UTC -8): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 11:00 AM PDT
• CET (UTC +1): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Monday, May 22, 2023 8:00 PM CEST
• AEDT (UTC +11): Friday, February 10, 2023 - Tuesday, May 23, 2023 4:00 AM AEST

We love seeing the community show their love for MapleStory in the form cosplay and we have a brand new contest just for that!

How to Enter:

• Discord
  
  • Enter in the #cosplay-contest channel on the Official MapleStory Discord
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
• 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 (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
• Twitter:
  • Tag @maplestory with #maplecosplay23
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
• Facebook:
  
  • Comment on the Official MapleStory Facebook page post
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay
• Instagram:
  • Tag @maplestory with #maplecosplay23
  • Include the following with your entry:
    • MapleStory In-game Character Name
    • MapleStory World Name (If Reboot, please specify either NA or EU.)
    • Max of 3 photo submissions with your cosplay

Requirements & Rules:

• The cosplay must be MapleStory related.
• No explicit content is allowed. Please keep it appropriate and PG-13.
• Submissions must not contain designs from other IPs, copyrighted characters, or games.
• Your submission must be your own original cosplay.
• Only up to three submitted images will be reviewed during voting.
• You can create or obtain the cosplay.
• Try to have fun and be as creative as you wish!

Event Prizes:

• 3 Grand Prize Winners

  • MapleStory Fest 2023 Keycap
    
  • Mushroom Mood Lamp
  • Pink Bean or Yeti Phone Pop Grip
  • Romantic Garden Chair
  • 2x EXP Coupon
  • 2x Drop Coupon
  • 10x Onyx Apple
  • Kino Pet

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 June 2023 Community Contests and Events post for more details!