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If I were to recreate a game-inspired snack for Pepero Day, I would choose MapleStory's Chocolate Stick of Love. Its familiar biscuit-stick shape makes it easy to recreate in real life, and it has a special meaning: in the game, it even protected a character's EXP. For this post, I have gathered examples of Pepero Day celebrations both in games and beyond, starting with the Chocolate Stick of Love.

Contents

1. MapleStory's Chocolate Stick of Love

2. Mabinogi's Monster Chocolates

3. Mabinogi Mobile's Greatsword Pepero

4. Kiri's Pepero and the Invincible Singles Army

5. Even More Varieties of Pepero!

1. MapleStory's Chocolate Stick of Love

MapleStory's Chocolate Stick of Love was more than a snack with a cute name. Players could make it during past Pepero Day events, and keeping one on hand would prevent EXP loss once when their character died. This sweet gift also safeguarded the EXP they had earned while hunting.

The crafting process in the 2007 event was interesting, too. Players collected Mysterious Flour by defeating monsters, bought Chocolate from a general store, and took both ingredients to the baker 쿠커스 to make a Chocolate Stick of Love. Characters at level 8 or above could participate, and the process could be repeated every 2 hours.

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In real life, there is no need to defeat monsters to get flour. Coating biscuit sticks in chocolate and adding the item's name to the packaging is enough to capture the feel of the game. You can add nuts or small decorations to suit your taste. The idea is to take inspiration from the Chocolate Stick of Love, rather than follow a recipe that exactly reproduces the in-game ingredients.

A gift like this could be more of a conversation starter than an ordinary snack, especially for a friend who plays MapleStory with you. Players who remember the old MapleStory events may understand its significance from the description “a chocolate stick that protects your EXP” alone.

2. Mabinogi's Monster Chocolates

The original PC version of Mabinogi took a slightly different approach to making chocolate. During the Pepero event that ran from November 11, 2009, until maintenance on November 16, players could use a Pepero Wand to make monster-shaped chocolates.

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Players picked up the quest from Tupai in the Courcle region, then bought a Pepero Wand and the required Chocolate from Ruwai. With the ingredients ready, using the wand on a monster gave them a chance to create a chocolate shaped like that monster.

Chocolate, Strawberry, and White Pepero Wands

The finished chocolates could be shared with friends or displayed at home. In real life, we might pour chocolate into a character-shaped mold; in Erinn, players cast magic on monsters instead. It is a good example of bringing a game's atmosphere into the process of making food.

Here, the appeal is less about biscuit sticks and more about the fun of creating shapes. You could turn a favorite monster into a chocolate decoration and attach it to Pepero for a gift that suits a game-loving friend.

3. Mabinogi Mobile's Greatsword Pepero

Source: Mabinogi Mobile (https://mabinogimobile.nexon.com/News/Events/3407658)

Mabinogi Mobile offers an example of an in-game weapon becoming real-life Pepero. The story came from user “풀문” and was featured in the results of an official couples' story contest. They shared how they had made greatsword-shaped Pepero by hand for their boyfriend, who uses a greatsword, on Pepero Day.

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This is not a food item crafted in the game, but a real gift made by a player inspired by an in-game character. Turning a favorite weapon into a snack makes it the most direct fit for this food bucket list.

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For a character with a distinctive weapon like a greatsword, the shape alone might make it clear who the gift is for. If you play with someone regularly, their class or weapon could be a good starting point. Even a familiar chocolate snack takes on a different meaning when it reflects their character.

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MapleStory's Chocolate Stick of Love is an idea for recreating an in-game snack in real life, while greatsword Pepero turns an in-game weapon into an edible treat. You can choose whichever feels easier to make. The Chocolate Stick of Love works well if you want to keep things simple, while weapon-shaped Pepero is better suited to a gift inspired by a specific character.

4. Kiri's Pepero and the Invincible Singles Army

DNF also had some memorable Pepero Day events. Kiri, whose reinforcement machine brought adventurers both joy and tears, handed out sweet Pepero, while single players set out to snatch some for themselves.

In 2007, the “Kiri's Sweet Gift” event gave players a way to show their appreciation for the people they played with. Among the available items was “Kiri's Lovely Pepero,” decorated with a red ribbon.

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This Pepero was more than a souvenir. As a consumable, it instantly restored 20% of total HP and increased physical and magical critical hit rates by 20% each for 20 seconds. Kiri's sweet gift was useful in combat, too.

The mood shifted a little in 2009. Kargon stepped in for Kiri, and single players were sent out to snatch Pepero rather than wait to receive it. The playfully named “Singles~ Let's Snatch Some Pepero!” event ran from November 12 to 26.

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Players could collect Pepero from monsters in dungeons and restore HP and MP with cookies made by Kargon. A user-created content festival for singles ran alongside the event. There is something amusing about the idea of taking Pepero from monsters if no one gives you any.

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In real life, it could be fun to tie a red ribbon around Pepero like Kiri's and give it to a friend. Single friends could also pick out their favorite Pepero and share it with one another.

5. Even More Varieties of Pepero!

Pepero Day ideas do not always stop at something to eat. Chocolate sticks can become gifts to exchange during an event or even weapons to throw. The following examples are all part of events currently underway.

Game	Event	Dates
메이플플래닛	Heart-Pounding! Operation Chocolate Stick, where players craft chocolate sticks and give them as gifts	October 29, 2026–until maintenance on November 25
Sudden Attack	Permanent Throw Chocolate Stick awarded through a chat event	November 11, 2026 only
Overwatch	Share Your Feelings in 11 Characters	November 2–November 13, 2026

메이플플래닛: Making and Gifting Chocolate Sticks

메이플플래닛 is hosting Heart-Pounding! Operation Chocolate Stick. Making chocolate sticks and giving them to other players is a fitting way to experience the spirit of Pepero Day firsthand.

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It is worth noting that 메이플플래닛 is a separate game in MapleStory Worlds, not the main MapleStory game. This is not the same event as the Chocolate Stick of Love quest introduced earlier. If the chocolate sticks from MapleStory's past caught your interest, it can be fun to see how another game uses the same theme today.

Sudden Attack: Chocolate Sticks to Throw, Not Eat

Sudden Attack has turned chocolate sticks into weapons. During the Heart-Pounding Chat Event, which runs only on November 11, 2026, players can enter a designated phrase in all chat to receive a permanent Throw Chocolate Stick and 2 permanent magazines.

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The phrase to enter is “Sudden Brings Love~.” Rewards can be claimed once per account; messages in clan chat or whispers do not count. It is a far cry from sharing Pepero as a snack, but adapting a familiar treat to the game's genre is an interesting touch.

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There is also a Ranked One-Shot Challenge running until maintenance on November 19. Players can get Chocolate Stick and Throw Chocolate Stick from One-Shot Supply Boxes earned through missions. However, these are chance-based drops from a pool of rewards, so neither is guaranteed.

Overwatch: Share Your Feelings with Your Duo Partner

Overwatch is hosting the “Share Your Feelings in 11 Characters” event until 11:59 PM on November 13. To participate, write an 11-character message of support for Overwatch on the official event page.

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The authors of the 11 best comments will each receive 30,000 won in Nexon Cash. There are no Pepero items to earn here, but sharing your feelings to mark November 11 is a nice touch.

Wrapping Up

That wraps up this gaming-inspired Pepero Day food bucket list, from MapleStory's Chocolate Stick of Love to Mabinogi Mobile's greatsword Pepero. Personally, the Chocolate Stick of Love is the one I most want to make. It may look ordinary, but I like the idea of a gift that protects someone you love when something bad happens to them. Adding an in-game item's name and meaning to a familiar snack can be enough to turn it into a gift with a character all its own.