Million Life Melbourne Central
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About Melbourne Central Shopping Centre
Welcome to Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central is a vibrant shopping and dining destination located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. With over 300 retailers spread across five levels, it offers a diverse range of flagship stores, including General Pants, Nike, and Adidas Originals. Whether you’re here for shopping, dining, or entertainment, Melbourne Central has something for everyone.
Key Features:
- Hoyts Cinema, B. Lucky & Sons, Strike Bowling, The Pancake Parlour, and Asian Beer Café on Level 3 for post-shopping fun.
- Marionette Watch in Shot Tower Square, famous for its hourly rendition of the Australian anthem ‘Waltzing Matilda’.
- The historic Coops Shot Tower, built in 1889, now protected by the iconic Glass Cone designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa.
- 822 car parks for convenient access to the city.
- Parents’ Retreat for families and The Little Library for a quiet escape.
Heritage & Architecture
Melbourne Central is not just a shopping centre; it’s a blend of history and modernity. The Coops Shot Tower, a bullet-making facility from 1889, stands as a testament to Melbourne’s industrial past. The Glass Cone, a modern architectural marvel, floods the centre with natural light and is one of Melbourne’s most recognisable landmarks.
Location & Accessibility
- Located atop the City Loop, with Melbourne Central train station accessible via Lower Ground.
- Situated at the corner of La Trobe and Swanston Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000.
- Easily accessible via the free city circle tram route.
- Accessible services and facilities are available for all visitors.
Trading Hours
- Monday to Wednesday: 10am – 7pm
- Thursday & Friday: 10am – 9pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 10am – 7pm
Stores & Services
Melbourne Central offers a wide variety of stores and services, including:
- Fashion & Accessories
- Dining & Entertainment
- Electronics
- Health & Beauty
- Home, Gifts & Flowers
- Sports & Toys
- Music & Variety Stores
Acknowledgment of Country
Melbourne Central rests on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people, who are part of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge the Elders past, present, and emerging and extend a warm welcome to all First Nations people. The Kulin Nation’s territory spans Port Phillip, Western Port, and the Great Dividing Range, and their connection to land, water, and community is deeply respected.
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- Contact us at 03 9922 1122 for inquiries.
Leasing & Media
For leasing opportunities or media inquiries, please visit our Leasing & Media section or contact us directly.
Melbourne Central is more than just a shopping centre—it’s a place to explore, connect, and create memories. Whether you’re here for shopping, dining, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, we look forward to welcoming you!
🏠 Адрес
Coop's Shot Tower, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
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www.melbournecentral.com.au📞 Телефон
+61484110856Отзывы (99)
Overall not a great place to win claw machine prizes at. The prizes are cheap Chinese knock offs of popular brands and even then the claws don't grip at all. Definitely avoid spending your money at this place and go upstairs to B. Lucky & Sons which has better prizes and better claws On my Tier list for Claw Machines in Melbourne, Million Life places at an E tier
It's alright but a waste of money. Spending $50 just to leave with nothing :(
Very weak , scam claw machine
Claw releases a little every time you pick it up. Bad.
One machine took our money and didn’t give us our coins. Called the support line 3 times and they didn’t help and hung up on us. Absolute joke of a place and a scam.
Scam, cute place but not worth if you can’t win anything, unless when the pay out hits. Save your money and stay away
Scam and rigged. Money hungry machines built to make sure you lose everytime.
I've been to claw machines and have never seen the ones that open the claw and drop the prize. This is a scam. The claws usually just don't hold tight usually but this one opens before getting to the drop zone.
Said online that you closed at 10:30, took an Uber all the way here and it was closed early :(
It definitely is a stunning place which catches many people’s eye but even if you do a perfect grab the claw will shake once it gets to the top making it impossible.
Took my tween and her bestie for her birthday. They both won Sanrio booty without too much difficulty so were super happy. Great value. We'll definitely return 🙂
Some of the machines kept jamming. It can be better if they fix those minor issues. Kids still want to come.
win nothing, rigged machines
Absolute scam, makes you redeem cash for non-refundable tokens, then half the machines don't work
Most was claw machines didn't win any but I got a pompomshurin ice cream, little lumpy but cute for decor, fair amount of money= fair amount of tokens.
Pretty rigged, don't expect to win, even if you're good at claw machines. It's more about luck than skill.
It's okay, super rigged as they drop right after you pick it up.
Machine stole my tokens and didn’t let me play. Would like a refund
Id give it zero if i could. The machines run like garbage and use way to much force when you move the crane which makes the whole thing shake wildly. The token machine will just eat tokens too. I paid for 5 and got 4, and ive had similar experiences, pay for 10 get 8, pay for 5 get none. And they play a condescending voice when you lose which is probably supposed to goad you into playing more to win, but just comes off as arrogant and makes the whole thing not worth playing. Also theres no support number because the number attached is the guys personal phone number. Get a support number for your stupid machines!!!
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It doesn’t work, like at all
The claw machines are hard but not impossible.
Near impossible to win. One machine ate our money and there are no staff to help.
I mean all claw machines are rigged, so don't expect much. The best thing to do is probably never try a machine that has just been won from, because their payout is over. I guess you should watch other people play before playing. Always get the small plushies, the big ones are too hard, and the key chains aswell. Well not the best one, but worth a shot. Also I'd personally play a machine until you get something, because if you flit between machines you might get nothing.
The place is rigged because whenever you land a direct hit on the prize it will pick it up and let it go. So don't spend your money here unless if you want to lose it.
Scam
when they first opened they were set so you actually had a chance. now they’re so rigged it’s not even funny you grab something and as soon as the claw comes back up it opens rather than actually waiting to open over the prize whole. complete scam!
This place has got to go. The machine claws are flimsy and it’s all a scam. Please don’t go here.
Ridiculous scam the claw picked up a toy 3 times and it just let go of it right before we were about to win. Don’t waste your money
If you are a fan of claw games, then this is the perfect spot for you. However, be prepared to be an expert at this game as the claws tend to open up before stopping and shaking, making it challenging to win. The large claw machines available here give you a chance to win exciting prizes, such as a life-size teddy bear. The toys are incredibly adorable, and it can be tempting to try the different vending machines available.
Such a scam. You can put $40 of tokens into the same machine and grab the toy perfectly and the claw will STILL open. How much do you have to spend until it holds the $5 toy? $100? The win condition should be in how you grab the toy, not how much money you spend and whether they’ve determined that it’s enough for the claw to stay closed. Am I salty? Yes.
First time spending money here, spend $10 to get 11 tokens won a charazard and a small soft toy from the 1 token machine which I gave to a kid because he was crying to his mum because they couldn’t win anything.
2 stars just for the shop setup. Not a great experience as a parent. Just a collection of playing machines. Exciting for kids but I hardly saw someone getting a toy from these machines. Won’t go back again.
Million life is Amazing! Some people are writing bad reviews Abt million life. But I don't think that million life is that bad. Their prizes are winnable, and completely skill based. (Unless u wait till payout) It's very easy to get plushies most of the time! I love million life sm
Spent $100 here in their claw machine, went home with nothing. Poor customer service, their claw machines are rigged and have weak voltage. Read other reviews and stay clear! As others said, better to give your money to the homeless; and buy plushies online instead which will definitely be much much cheaper!
I’m pretty good at claw machines, these ones are an outright scam. The claw isn’t even strong enough to lift any prizes, let alone win them. The claw machines are always depressingly empty, with only a single layer of toys at the very bottom.
Claws always pick up plushies and then drop it right before you win. Literally every machine is like this, even the 1 token ones which are meant to be easy to win. So rigged and a waste of money- just buy the plushies on Aliexpress lol 🫶🏼
Good place and location
Machines very unfairly rigged 😞
Very fun little store
👎🏼🏬 A cool, funky place with a bunch of rigged machines with weak claws that fail to pick up stuff most of the time. Also, the value of tokens in some machines has been increased manifold in addition to the poor distribution of the soft toys in the box. 🧸🐤 The middle portion was kinda vacant and most of the toys were pushed to the sides. The capsule machines fared better, and it wasn't surprising that those charged more tokens. 1 token for soft toys and 6-8 for the surprise fugurines! 🪀🐰 Some may be lucky with the plushies but I wasn't, and I got some figurines (Dragonball and Pokemon), which I'm ok with. 💵💷 Not the best way to spend money!
The machine here only wants your money but it's rarely any chance you can get anything back.
Thus place is a scam. Wake up people. It's not fun . It's gambling aimed at kids
Scam!better just go buy instead of spend money and get nothing!Not even worth 1 star!
Just passing by :)
Certainly SCAM. A total waste of money. The claws are intentionally faulty and don't catch anything.
*SCAM* *STAY AWAY* Rigged Machines Opens up claws after 2 seconds of securely grabbing the toys. Watch beliw photos sequence. Have video proof. Some photos attached. See how the claw opens up In 3rd photo #Scam This happened multiple times. Sent to a manager at remote location. But still not admitting. Very poor customer service.
If I could go a lower rating I would this is a total rip off don’t waste your money your set up to fail did not see one person walk out with anything just a money grabber there is also a few fake reviews saying how good it is total scam
Games are rigged, don’t waste your money.
One of the gacha machine was running out of capsule but did not let us know. Ended up spending 8 tokens and not even getting our tokens back. Borderline scam at this point. Highly not recommending. If you got some changes, the homeless on Swanston St can certainly use some. P.s: The listed number for contact on Google did not work either. Person on the other line said it was the wrong number. Orrrr perhaps it was only wrong number if there was an issue...Either way that 1 star is there to stay.
WORST experience ever. Left with seven yo in tears despite 3 times clearly successfully grabbing toy. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.
this place is a scam
i understand that they need to make money somehow but it isn't fair that they make it almost impossible to win the claw machines. it isn't even based on skill it's just based on luck. not to mention, the toys are (very cute) but very low quality. in the end, you are paying $20 dollars to leave with anger, sadness and one small toy you can find online for cheaper. i am not venting.
A group of people won a keychain toy from the claw machine and called million life phone number, told me to take a photo, gave methods didnt work, had to call again and asked for another photo, didnt help. Had to spend $10 because machine wasn't accepting coins. Very bad customer service. The store should be attended as it is situated in a large shopping centre where people visit everyday.
the employees were so friendly and we won so many prizes :)
Been to many different Million Life everywhere, this one is the worst one as the claws open up very quickly or not strong enough, I know they are all programmed to get you to have many goes before you get something but this store in particular is the worst with their machines... But I still stupidly go there all the time 😅
It was really fun, but everything that I picked up with the claw dropped straight away.
Fix your machines
I enjoy all Million Life stores, but the one here in Central is my go-to place for a good time. Always coming in and seeing different prizes to try and win each time.
The Gatcha machines keep dispensing the same item. Three of the same item out of 8 possible items has a extremely low.
I don’t often leave bad reviews… I’ve gone here a few times and it’s a fun way to waste a few dollars but the last time I went, I was wrongly charged $50 and there was no staff to fix the issue. I tapped the $20 worth of tokens option on the machine, and it took $50 from my card. It did give me $50 worth of tokens, but I definitely pressed $20 (my friend and boyfriend both saw me firmly press the correct option) and I certainly didn’t want to spend that much there. I ended up giving half my tokens away to kids in the arcade since there were no staff around to refund me or fix the machine. Really disappointing and super frustrating as I feel cheated out of $30 that I had no intention of spending and have nothing to show for it. :(
The machines don’t even try to hide how rigged they are by opening the claws up so early it’s ridiculously obvious. Though sometimes I do get lucky haha (only spent $5)
Fun but broken!!!
Don't waste your money. It's just not worth it. $50 and we walked away with nothing. Deliberately programming the machines to be the weekest claws.
I have enjoyed playing a number of claw games throughout Melbourne. This is by far the worst in terms of fun factor and cost. Group of 4 played with a fair amount of tokens. I would advice anyone to stand clear of this place if you want to enjoy yourself. Recommend galactic circus at crown if you want to enjoy a claw game.
If I could give 0 stars I would. Place just takes your money. Claws don't even grip Don't bother coming here
This place is lowkey rigged, but there was one machine that seemed fair ish and i got some toys from it for a reasonable spend 😂😂 only redeeming factor. There was a totoro that was LITERALYL IMPOSSIBLE TO GET i spent all my money to no avail and also watched a bunch of other ppl try a bunch as well. It was a small totoro but when the machine grabbed it, it would not even be strong enough to lift it lol 💀 oh well i mean claw machines are meant to be rigged anyways but this place is not bad!
Wouldn't recommend here , this place is a total scam. like others have reviewed the claw opens up by it self.
The claw large machines here give you some chance of being able to win something. The smaller claw machines on the other hand makes you feel hopeless in winning anything.
The toys were stuck down with suction cups
Rigged games and poor knock off prizes. You'd have better value with purchasing stuff from the EB next door
I got this in a “lucky dip” box for 7 tokens. I don’t even know what it is, it’s just square pieces of material and a string?
I always spend $20 everytime I go there but I normally don't use all the coins in one time especially when it was a day that the claw is so weak I better to save it for next time. I gave them 3 stars because sometime the quality of soft toys are very bad,it's looks so cheap and low quality products. If you pressed button again just before it catches a soft toys it will help you increase a chance to get it but if the claw is so weak then it won't works.
This pretty much applies to every Million Life branch. Out of all the claw machines, the smallest claw machines are the worst. The grip of the claws are pretty much nonexistent. Somehow, the hardest toys to win are the smallest ones, which should be worth the least money in the first place. Fun when playing with friends or a date, of course. But the machines are a tad bit too scummy. There is no balance between feelings of risk and reward—just plain disappointment.
Honestly, it’s a really fun place. But the claws are very weak, and if you come here, don’t expect to walk away with a prize.
Although the selection of toys are cute, none of them are authentic… the Disney toy are fake, only worth around $3 on 淘宝
This place has gotten worse over time. I remember coming here about 1.5 years ago and I was able to win up to 10 toys after only spending about $30. And each time I visited and spent $10 I was able to win at least 2 toys. The claws weren’t as bad back then. Now, after revisiting this arcade, the claws are completely rigged. They hardly hold the toy anymore without tremendous luck and the claw opens as soon as it rises back up. You pretty much can’t win now. This arcade has just scammed me and I won’t be coming back. I would advise others to save your money please! Plus - the toys they have now are super cheap quality and not as ‘cute’ as what they once were. They are of a low quality standard so it is never a win.