Luckies Scratch Map - Scratch Off World Map - Scratchable Travel Maps - Rub Off Poster - Wall Scratchable Maps - Detailed Europe & US States - World Travel Poster - Tube Included - Deluxe XLarge

Looking at the previous reviews, it looks like there are two different versions of this map that people are receiving. Mine shipped from the U.S. and took two days to arrive, and the quality of the map is excellent. I think there may be a cheap Chinese knock-off that some people get, not sure why. I *loved* the one that I got. The paper is thick and durable, with a smooth matte coating. The background is a dark grey and the colors are rich and vibrant. I didn't find it difficult to scratch off the foil, but I was being slow and careful about it. I had the map on a table and scraped the edges of the countries with my fingernail and used an eraser to remove the rest and it came out great, no scratch marks on the paper at all. My only (very small) gripes are that the countries in South America are all the same shade of red, and northern Eurasia is all teal. There is a small amount of color difference in other parts of the world, but it's minimal. My other complaint (again, super nit-picky) is that there's relief shading for a lot of it, but not for some countries. Colombia, Ecuador and Peru are home to the Andes, but there's no shading at all, while Chile and Argentina are shaded. Some people have complained that the map doesn't fit in a standard frame which isn't entirely true. It's made in the UK, so it fits European standard A1 frames but not typical American frames. Find one online or at a specialty frame store and you're golden!

I work at home and have clients in several different countries. I wanted to find a map for my home office that I could use to keep track of my business without making it look like a schoolroom. This one caught my eye because it looks trendy and decorative, and it would also make it easy for me to highlight the areas that are most relevant to my business. The map arrived quickly and it looked great! It was packaged in a sturdy cardboard tube that was sealed on both ends and could be opened and reused, like one of those cylindrical wine boxes. It looked nice enough to give as a gift (and I know a few homeschoolers who are trying to get their kids interested in geography, so I will definitely be keeping this in mind). I had a few concerns before I ordered the map. I was worried that the paper might not be sturdy enough to withstand having the top layer scratched off, or the scratch-off coating might not leave clean, sharp edges. A wrinkled map with a top layer that kept flaking off would look awful. So the biggest question I had was whether or not it was made well using quality materials. After trying it out, I am happy to see that it was an EXCELLENT purchase!!! The scratch-off material doesn't flake but can be removed cleanly when you want it to. It is printed on strong paper that hasn't wrinkled even though it is hanging on a textured wall. The colors are vibrant and eye-catching, and I learn something new every time I reveal another country. I would definitely purchase this again, it's a wonderful product and I am so glad I decided to get it.

I love the map, and the idea of scratching off places you've been to, currently I've been to 19 countries and MANY cities/states. I got this on sale and my sister and I love it. My first issue is that, yes I do know you have to use erasers instead of coins (or something similar), and I did use erasers, but man! It takes SO long to erase the foil, you really have to put your back into it. But it looks great. My second issue is that I wished the states and cities are already outlined on the gold foil because I had to look at map references to know where to erase in for example the United States, because I've never been to all of it. My third issue is that some areas have been double-printed, after erasing the foil and black outlines, there's ANOTHER black outline underneath. I don't know if that's included but it's certainly not necessary once you take out the foil. And my last issue, Making the United States in almost the same color UNDERNEATH as the gold foil is confusing. You can see the contrast as well as the other countries. I guess we only have so much colors. These aren't big issues. They're fine actually, I can live with it. I like the map and I'm getting it framed.

This map is different from other pushpin maps. As you scratch off the countries that you’ve been to, cities, little details appear. It’s packaged in a fun way that leaves the recipient being unable to guess what you just gave them. The map comes from England, so for now of course there’s a tariff. When you look at their site in England, there are more maps to choose from. But I just wanted a big one to give to my friends. Amazon gave me the best price.

I've been wanting one of these scratchable maps ever since I bought one for my sister. The map was well packaged in a sturdy, beautiful case. It is printed on a thick, quality card board so this will hold beautifully on the wall of my home office. I choose the one with the black background as I love how the color pops out, making the map look more interesting. That being said, I don't think you can go wrong with the one in white background either. If you're looking for fun gifts that doesn't break the bank, I'd say this is one that fits the bill.

Very difficult to scratch it off - we have tried multiple different tools and no luck - it's extremely difficult and/or when you do finally get it, you scratch too much and rip the paper. We gave up and threw this away. I don't actually believe all the good reviews - perhaps I just got unlucky with a poor quality one, but this was an absolutely terrible product in my view and definitely not worth the money.

Be gentle with your scratching, yet persistent. I used a key and gently went after my target areas for a while. It's easy to scratch through the color, which means you're basically scratching through the poster/paper itself. Also, the smaller locations don't have color, so when you scratch it it's just a nondescript kind of black/gray. But this is a nice-looking map, and good enough for most people. I don't regret buying it, and it's fun to see how many places I haven't been. It encourages me to see more places and travel more often.

I bought this to frame and keep track of the countries I have visited. The product looks amazing when you get it, but once you start scratching it turns into a nightmare. It is extremely hard to even scratch off the surface and once you do it looks uneven and unfinished. Anything that is a small piece of land will quickly disappear and be lost to the black abyss forever. After trying my best to make this look as great as possible I certainly would not want to display it in a frame or even admit that my hours of aggravated scratching lead to the final product.