Earthabitats Scratch Off USA Map

Love this scratch of got map. Be careful when getting it out of the tube it comes it, it’s hard to get out and easy to mark. Scratching the states is a little bit difficult because of the lines but if you take your time you’ll get it. I used the edge of a credit card and that seemed to work the best.

Scratch-off technology isn’t new. Whatever the coating is on this item, it does NOT scratch off with the included pick, and it does NOT rub off with the included eraser. Using anything even slightly more abrasive, like the edge a coin, only works if you keep at it long enough to tear the paper. I guess I should have known better when I read “Made in China” on the container.

Had to flatten the map out over a week or so to get it to lay somewhat flat but still curls a little on the sides. Putting it in a frame should solve the issue no problem. Came exactly as expected and sports some nice details and features (such as notable locations like the Biltmore Estate in NC) that many other maps lack. The flags are a nice touch as well. The color variations between the states is an absolute must and makes reading the map significantly easier. It also adds flair to the image offering a bold contrast to the black background. It scratches off as neatly as you are willing to put time into it. If you rush there may be a good number of mild gold streaks left over (you can spot a few in the image) but even at a short distance these are barely noticeable if at all. Overall great quality and would recommend to any travel enthusiast.

I really like this product, I think it will look great on my wall. It was a little more difficult to scratch off the gold than I expected but was able to scratch it off well after figuring out the right amount of pressure to apply. I wasn’t scratching very hard at first because I was worried I would tear it. Do be careful when scratching but don’t be afraid to apply some pressure. Also, I found using a coin to scratch it off to be a lot easier than using the included guitar pick scratch tool. Those are the only builds I have for this product (hence the four stars). I love everything else about it and would recommend it for friends.

You definitely need to enjoy detail-oriented arts and crafts to not lose your mind doing this. As far as I got took me about 4 hours. I don't know what happened to the other people saying it's hard to scratch. Mine definitely wasn't. But it is tedious and I enjoy this kind of detailed work. After scratching away, you can still see the shadows of the mountain ranges against the states...maybe some people think that's just the gold not scratching away? Instead of using the guitar pick, I used a plastic cuticle pusher (the side that you clean under your nails with) and the eraser. The cuticle pusher worked more precisely over the guitar pick and the eraser cleaned up the area to make it more presentable. Removing the gold around the edges of the map was a little hard to clean up, and you can still tell it's there. To combat this a little bit I just tried to scratch with "the grain" of the gold line, not against. Same when using the eraser. This at least keeps the messy-look more contained. Fixing how folded it was due to the packaging was a lot easier than I expected. I simply used heavy things to hold the 4 corners down while I worked on it (about 24 hours), and then folded it the opposite direction and stuck it back in the packaging tube for about 2 minutes. When I took it back out, it was completely flat! All in all, it's a nice map, a fun arts and crafts project, and I really like it.

The map it very nice but not so easy to scratch off don’t think I would buy again

I bought this for my niece (and her family), my son and I, and for our best friends. Everyone seems to love it and it looks great! It is easy to use and has the bonus feature of listing all the states and flags at the bottom of the map that you can scratch off. If you only want to trace the roads and routes you've used to visit different places you can do that or if you want to scratch off the entire state you've visited you can also do that. My 8 year old was able to scratch off parts with ease and it looks great! It also includes a handy pouch to keep the scratching tool (guitar pick), magnifying glass, stickers, coupons and the travel bag ID tag. Now we have a way to decide on our next vacation(s)! I highly recommend!

Bought this in 2017. First few scratches went well. Few years later appeared harder and had scratch marks and didn’t come off clean but ok…. Now trying to update it again in 2025 nothing will scratch off. Hugh gouges… does not age well. Now having to buy another one. Did love the look underneath, like the overall map I hoped I was getting. But just not functional or worth it