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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!

[B]ONGOING CONTESTS AND EVENTS[/B]

[B]Home Holiday Contest[/B]

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
    

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[B]Holiday Baking Contest[/B]

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)
    

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[B]Holiday Greetings Postcard[/B]

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)
    

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[B]UPCOMING CONTESTS AND EVENTS[/B]

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!

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