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! 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 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 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 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! View on the Official Site