A small Vancouver team with a big idea: entertainment that is visually exciting, completely free, and ethically responsible from day one.
MapleScore began as a side project between two game-design enthusiasts who shared an office on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver. The original question was simple: could you build a round arcade that looked as vivid and polished as the real thing, but where no money ever changed hands?
The answer, after several months of design iteration and responsible-gaming research, was yes. MapleScore launched as a free social platform where everything that makes the arcade format satisfying — the round animation, the payline flash, the win celebration — is present and fully functional, while every element that introduces financial risk is absent by design.
We are based in Vancouver because British Columbia has one of the strongest cultures of responsible-gaming advocacy in Canada, and we wanted to build in an environment where that thinking would naturally influence our decisions.
"We built MapleScore because we genuinely enjoy the arcade format — the colours, the anticipation, the little victory feeling. We just never wanted to attach a financial consequence to that enjoyment."
A small, cross-functional team combining game design, frontend engineering, and responsible-gaming research.
Lead Designer & Co-founder
Responsible for the Neon Top Score Arcade visual identity, symbol artwork, and the overall UX philosophy of MapleScore.
Frontend Engineer & Co-founder
Builds and maintains the round engine, column animations, and mobile-responsive layout that makes MapleScore work smoothly on every device.
Responsible Gaming Advisor
Reviews all copy, gameplay mechanics, and disclosures to ensure MapleScore's responsible-play commitments are substantive and up to date.
Content & Community
Writes the platform documentation, maintains the FAQ, and ensures that MapleScore's tone is helpful, honest, and jargon-free.
We do not accept deposits. We do not offer real-money prizes. We do not sell virtual currency. We do not use dark-pattern design to encourage more play. We do not target advertising at anyone under 18. We do not collect financial data because there is nothing financial happening on our platform.
We build visually engaging free entertainment. We maintain transparent paytables so players always know the symbol weights. We provide instant credit resets so there is never pressure to continue. We keep support-organisation links visible on every page of the platform, not hidden in footnotes.
Not by how long someone plays, but by whether they leave the session with the same financial position they arrived with. Not by conversion rates, but by clarity rates — how confidently does a new visitor understand that this is a free social game before they ever play a column?
Questions, feedback, or concerns about responsible play — we read every message.
847 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9, Canada
+1 (604) 382-7193
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time
If you are reaching out about responsible-gaming concerns — for yourself or someone close to you — we will respond within one business day and point you directly to the most relevant Canadian support services.