# Former Church is Now Retro Arcade Near Pittsburgh

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-02-16  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/former-church-is-now-retro-arcade-near-pittsburgh/

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## Analysis

Church Arcade, a new retro arcade and pinball venue in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, opened on January 31 in a converted Catholic church building. The venue features over 100 classic arcade games and pinball machines while preserving original architectural elements including stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and altars. Managing partner Michael Hovraluck describes it as a community gathering space.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Church Arcade opened on January 31, 2026 — _The business opened on Jan. 31._
- [HIGH] Venue contains more than 100 classic arcade games and pinball machines — _filled with more than 100 classic arcade games and pinball machines_
- [HIGH] Church Arcade preserved most original architectural elements including stained glass, vaulted ceilings, and altars — _preserved most of the original architecture – stained glass, vaulted ceilings and altars_
- [HIGH] Church Arcade is located in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh — _A former Catholic church in Duquesne, Pennsylvania_

### Notable Quotes

> "Obviously, an arcade is not a place of worship, but it is still a place that people can come and spend time together."
> — **Michael Hovraluck (Church Arcade managing partner)**
> _Defines venue's mission as a community gathering space while acknowledging its unusual conversion from religious to entertainment use_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Church Arcade | venue | Retro arcade and pinball venue in converted Catholic church, Duquesne, PA, opened Jan 31, 2026 |
| Michael Hovraluck | person | Managing partner of Church Arcade |
| Duquesne, Pennsylvania | location | City where Church Arcade is located, near Pittsburgh |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Venue opening and location, Architectural preservation
- **Secondary:** Pinball venue ecosystem, Community gathering space

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.85) — Upbeat tone celebrating unique venue concept and community contribution; no negative elements present

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** Church Arcade opening in Duquesne, PA signals new venue joining Pittsburgh-area pinball community ecosystem (confidence: high) — Church Arcade opened on Jan. 31 in Duquesne near Pittsburgh with 100+ arcade/pinball machines

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## Transcript

A former Catholic church in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, is now Church Arcade, filled with more than 100 classic arcade games and pinball machines, WTAE reported.
One of its managing partners, Michael Hovraluck, said, “Obviously, an arcade is not a place of worship, but it is still a place that people can come and spend time together.”
The business opened on Jan. 31.
The company’s website, www.thechurcharcade.com, notes that they “preserved most of the original architecture – stained glass, vaulted ceilings and altars – but re-imagined with arcade and pinball machines and lighting, creating a completely unique atmosphere.”

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*Exported from Journalist Tool on 2026-04-13 | Item ID: 027634be-3a50-4a90-8e98-dc44a2baec66*