Luckies Scratch Map | Scratch Off World Maps | Travel Map Frame | Wall Scratchable Maps | Countries Visited | Rub Off Poster | Europe & US States Scratchable | Tube Included | Deluxe Edition XLarge

I had previously seen the white version of this map and thought it was a great idea, so decided to buy one as a gift for my much travelled partner. It was only when I started to search online that I discovered this deluxe version, and ordered it. It arrived beautifully presented in a strong colourful tube (not folded as another reviewer received) rolled around tissue paper to protect the scratchable surface. It is fairly large, being about A1 sized, so make sure you have sufficient wall space for it. We put ours in a glassless frame with a hardboard back and are very happy with the appearance. This does not make it easy to scratch off areas around the perimeter, but it is worth the extra trouble. The black and gold colour scheme is very smart so it looks great and attracts attention. I am not convinced about the info graphics along the bottom of the map - they do include some fun items, but I think they detract a little from the overall look of the map. The map is printed on quite heavy duty card, so it takes a while before it stops trying to roll itself back up again. But the advantage of the heavy card is that you are not going to scratch through the printed surface beneath the gold covering. Deciding what to scratch may lead to some indecision. Does changing planes at Shanghai airport entitled you to scratch off China? For now we have just cleared off Shanghai with the idea that we will remove the rest if we ever go outside that city/airport. Overall I am very pleased and happy to recommend it to others

Be careful when ordering this product. Make sure the map is dispatched from UK otherwise you can get a cheap Chinese fake instead. I have bought two of these, one from Amazon (dispatched from UK) and the other one from MicroKingdom (Dispatched from somewhere in far Asia), that allowed to actually see the MASSIVE difference in quality of both products. Needles to say that original map (dispatched from UK) is a beautiful product with lots of details and high quality material where the fake is not worth a penny. It's an amazing gift idea and nice inspiration for further travel. I have attached photos comparing both of the maps and the tube, the fake one is always on the left on comparison photos. I also made a close up of a part of a map to show how crappy is the fake and how nice is the original one (you can see the terrain features, states in US etc). I did contact with the MicroKingdom asking for authenticity and was lied to: "Our products with the listing is the same, no problem. (...) We are honest seller and trying our best to provide best services to our customer". On their defence I was provided with refund option but I couldn't be bothered for couple quid.

Verdict: 4 1/2 stars POSITIVE - It is a nice approach. I personally use it to scratch off the countries where I have lived and worked - and where I plan to live and work in the future. I don't need to see where I was in holidays. It's not a competion to see the whole Earth for me. But it gives me a visual feedback where I have lived and made real experiences over years and where I plan to live in the future. For my use I love it - It looks quality. It's in gold and black and where you scratch off in other colors - It comes nicely packed, good for a present. I just made a present to myself ;-) - Once the country is scratched off, the country name (or state name like in the US), the captial and other big cities becomes visible. Apart from countries that are so tiny that there is no space (like the country I was born in, Switzerland, which is sooo tiny it only shows an the letter 'S' as country name... NEGATIVE: - As other reviewers remarked, it is not super easy to scratch off exactly the countries. But possible. Don't use a coin if you want to be exact, but something better. For me a guitar plex worked well, other suggested the eraser tip of an eraser pen. But with some patience, it works nicely and gives a nice result - Personally I would prefer if there was no additional information below the Earth map (in my case mountain peaks, largest lakes etc.). But this is personal preference - It seems like for example in Europe all countries have the same color while scratched off. May be cheaper to produce, I would have preferred it a bit more colorful as in each country his own color. Summary: Nice map, cool idea. Bit difficult to scratch. I like it a lot still.

It was a toss up between this map and the standard Luckies of London map and I'm glad I went with this one. It's much nicer than it looks in the photos and great quality. It very beautiful and colourful. It's also a decent size. As well as the countries, it has a section at the bottom where you can scratch off lakes, mountains, continents etc. that you have visited. (When you scratch off the continents, it reveals a clock) It is quite hard to scratch off and can be a bit fiddly with the smaller countries (I managed to accidentally scratch off Luxembourg while I was doing Belgium) but with a steady hand I think it could be done very neatly. Also, it leaves a grey mark around the edges of the countries you have scratched off, but it isn't overly noticeable thanks to the bright colours of the countries, especially from a distance. It was nicely packed with a sheet of thin paper to stop it getting scratched. Great product.

I'm absolutely in love with this! It's easy to find every country on the map, and the smaller countries are numbered for easier location. I've scratched off a few places I've travelled to, and it motivates me to travel more. The map is vibrant, durable, and adds character to my room. It’s also a great conversation starter. Overall, a fantastic investment for any travel enthusiast.

I looked all over the internet to find the best quality map I could, and eventually landed on this one. It arrived in well protected in a cardboard tube which made it look ideal for gifting as well, definitely keeping that in mind for future birthdays. Looks great on a wall and easy to scratch if you use the right tools (hint; dont use coins as they can leave marks if you scratch too hard, but this will happen to any scratch map! Use a rubber of any kind or be very gentle with the coin!) The map is often a talking point when I have guests over, and everyone seems impressed by the quality of the map as it is printed on thick heavy duty card.

The map is very well designed and the purpose of it is great. Be aware that after some time the map becomes hard to scratch and after 2 years I’m not able to scratch the foil as it’s dried out. According to their support team they recommend trying nail varnish on a cotton wool and covering the surface you watch to scratch to soften the foil again. This should work. I will be trying this when I get my hands on some nail varnish now. Maybe they should supply this along with the map or Amazon should cross sell this as supplementary product. Any other best practices please share. Thanks

This is a beautiful product and would make a really thoughtful gift. the map itself is of a high quality, and would look mounted in a glass frame. I bought it as a gift, and the recipient was delighted. This map, in comparison to the basic one, looks much better quality and looks more grown up so is ideal for the adult globe-trotter. The product is quite large overall, and comes curled within a hard case so that it is protected. Amazon's packaging is also ideal as I received it good as new, but had been worried out about it shipping.

Originalissimo, esteticamente è molto bello con la carta nera e i paesi colore oro. Grattando non ho riscontrato problemi, è facile e non si rovina un bel niente. Le dimensioni sono quelle in descrizione, da appendere fa la sua bella figura. Consegna puntuale e nessun danno, si trovava nel suo tubo originale con tanto di tappo e per di più in uno scatolone ben protetta (spedizione GLS che non delude mai). Davvero soddisfatta tanto che ho deciso di comprarne uno per il mio ragazzo, ottimo prodotto.

Top ! Très belle carte du monde à gratter de très bonne qualité. A recommander !

Exactly as advertised. Good quality print and scratches off easily. Well protected during transit.

A scratch map that doesn’t scratch?!! Unbelievable

I purchased the Luckies Scratch Map as a gift for a friend who loves traveling, and it was a huge hit. It is a very thoughtful and unique present for anyone who enjoys exploring new places. The person I gave it to has actually taken it as a personal challenge, scratching off new countries as she visits them. She really enjoys having a worldwide visual of all the places she has been and the memories she has collected along the way. It turns travel experiences into something tangible and motivating. The map looks great once scratched, and it is fun to see the colors underneath. Overall, it is both decorative and meaningful. Highly recommend as a gift for any traveler or adventure lover.