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Earthquake is one of frequently natural disasters which is still unpredictable. Nevertheless, we can still be able to reduce and prevent its negative impacts through implementing earthquake disaster preparedness. This study aimed to examine the effect of android-based earthquake game toward Bengkulu City elementary school student‘s knowledge about earthquake disaster preparedness. The subjects were fifth-grade elementary school students in Bengkulu City. The quasi experiment research was conducted using Matching – Only Pre-test Post-test Control Group Design. Android-based earthquake game software was used as treatment in experiment group. Data was collected using multiple choices test sheet instrument. The result found that experiment group mean knowledge about earthquake disaster preparedness was higher than control group. It was also concluded that there was significant difference between experiment group and control group. The advantages and limitations of the android-based earthquake game and its implication to earthquake disaster preparedness education is discussed.