⚽ HEX-I-GONE™ 2026
A World Cup FUNdraiser for the INK-Gallery – The Hexigon Build
"Some games are won by strategy. Some games are won by skill. And some games are won because you noticed something everyone else missed."
Welcome to HEX-I-GONE™ 2026, an interactive fundraising campaign created by Inkfluence of Art to celebrate the FIFA World Cup being jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This is more than a fundraiser.
This is a continent-wide puzzle.
This is a memory game.
This is a social experiment in curiosity.
This is the beginning of the journey toward building the INK-Gallery – The Hexigon Build, a creative community space in rural Manitoba.
What is HEX-I-GONE™?
HEX-I-GONE™ is inspired by the idea that life is not entirely predictable.
Like the famous gaming concept "Hex-a-Gone," success often requires:
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Skill
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Observation
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Adaptability
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Problem solving
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A little luck
The name has been reimagined by Inkfluence of Art as:
HEX-I-GONE™
A challenge where participants learn to notice patterns, symbols, clues, stories, and hidden connections.
The outcome is never completely predictable.
Because life isn't.
And because we're making part of it up as we go.
The Mission
The purpose of HEX-I-GONE™ is to raise awareness and funding for:
INK-Gallery – The Hexigon Build
The future home of:
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Art exhibitions
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Workshops
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Community gathering space
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Life coaching programs
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Creative recovery initiatives
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Educational experiences
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Intergenerational learning
The land has already been secured.
Now we are building the future.
Supporters can learn more and contribute through:
GoFundMe
Why FIFA 2026?
For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup is being jointly hosted by:
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Canada 🇨🇦
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Mexico 🇲🇽
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United States 🇺🇸
The tournament includes 48 teams and host cities spread across all three nations. It represents one of the largest collaborative sporting events ever organized. (FIFA)
To us, that matters.
Not because of politics.
Because of possibility.
Three countries.
One tournament.
Millions of people.
A shared experience.
A reminder that cooperation can build things that division never could.
The Theme
Arms Locked Across a Continent
Not a merger.
Not a takeover.
Not a 51st state.
A partnership.
Canada.
Mexico.
United States.
Different cultures.
Different histories.
Different languages.
One celebration.
One continent.
One game.
One opportunity to remember what cooperation can achieve.
The GENX – GET SMART Challenge
Throughout the World Cup, participants will receive clues based on:
Memory Enhancement Systems
Inkfluence of Art focuses on awareness through:
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Routine
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Numbers
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Letters
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Symbols
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Games
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Rhymes
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Riddles
Research consistently shows that pattern recognition and active engagement help people remember information more effectively than passive observation.
Each match becomes an opportunity to discover a clue.
Each clue becomes part of a larger mystery.
How The Game Works
Before selected matches:
A clue will be released.
The clue may involve:
Routine
Something repeatedly occurring during the tournament.
Numbers
A jersey number.
A score.
A stadium capacity.
A year.
Letters
Initials.
A country's abbreviation.
A hidden word.
Symbols
Flags.
Animals.
Icons.
Landmarks.
Games
Mini puzzles.
Challenges.
Trivia.
Rhymes
Creative wordplay tied to events.
Riddles
Questions designed to make people think differently.
Participants then visit:
To continue following the mystery.
The Group B encounter between Canada and Qatar is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, which is officially referred to as Vancouver Stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The kickoff time is 12:00 PM Pacific Time (3:00 PM Eastern Time), making it accessible for fans across North America
🇨🇦🇶🇦 GENX – GET SMART Mystery Challenge #1
The Equal Match Mystery
Canada vs. Qatar
June 18, 2026
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place), Vancouver, Canada
As the FIFA World Cup brings nations together, we invite you to look beyond the scoreboards and into the symbols.
At Inkfluence of Art, symbols are more than images.
They are stories.
They are memories.
They are clues.
And sometimes, they are reflections of ourselves.
🕵️ The Mystery Question
Take a close look at the flags of Canada and Qatar.
At first glance, they appear very different.
One is bright red and white.
One is deep maroon and white.
Yet both share something interesting.
Both use strong vertical divisions.
Both feature repeating points, triangles, or zigzag shapes.
Both create balance through contrast.
Both tell a story through simple symbols.
GENX – GET SMART Question:
If two nations from opposite sides of the world can share similar symbols, what does that tell us about the way humans communicate ideas?
Could it be that symbols connect us more than language?
Could it be that we are more alike than we realize?
Or is there another answer hidden in plain sight?
There is no right or wrong answer.
Only curiosity.
✨ Silver Sparkle Connection
In Healing Through the Silver Sparkle Theory™, we explore how symbols, memories, patterns, and personal meaning help us understand ourselves and the world around us.
A symbol can become a Sparkle.
A Sparkle can become a memory.
A memory can become a story.
And a story can become part of your healing journey.
The question isn't what the symbol means to everyone.
The question is:
What does the symbol mean to you?
🎨 Art Activity: Design Your Personal Flag
Flags are visual stories.
They tell us who we are.
What we value.
What we remember.
What we hope for.
Today, create your own personal flag.
Materials
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Paper
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Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
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Ruler (optional)
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Magazine cutouts (optional)
Step 1: Create Your Background
Choose colors that represent you.
Ask yourself:
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What color makes you feel calm?
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What color feels strong?
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What color feels hopeful?
Step 2: Add Symbols
Think about symbols that matter to you.
Examples:
⭐ Star = Hope
🌳 Tree = Growth
🌊 Water = Healing
🏠 House = Home
🦋 Butterfly = Change
☀️ Sun = Positivity
❤️ Heart = Love
✨ Sparkle = Discovery
Step 3: Add Shapes
Flags often use:
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Triangles
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Stripes
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Zigzags
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Circles
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Diamonds
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Borders
What shape best represents your journey?
📖 Journal Prompt
"What symbols would you put on your flag, and what story would they tell about who you are becoming?"
Take a few moments to write about your choices.
There are no wrong answers.
This is your story.
Your symbols.
Your Sparkles.
🔍 Bonus GENX – GET SMART Challenge
Look at five different national flags this week.
What symbols appear repeatedly?
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Stars?
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Circles?
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Animals?
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Plants?
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Stripes?
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Triangles?
Why do you think people use symbols to tell stories?
What symbols seem universal?
What symbols feel personal?
🌟 Continue Your Silver Sparkle Journey
Healing Through the Silver Sparkle Theory™ launches this month and explores the connection between symbols, memories, awareness, emotional expression, and personal growth.
To learn more:
Visit the Courses Page on our website and register for upcoming classes.
Or become an INK-Member through the INK-Shop by purchasing one of our three Silver Sparkle products to unlock additional information and member opportunities.
If you have questions, need support, or would like to learn more about our programs:
Click the "Need Help?" button on our website to connect with the INK-Line.
HEX-I-GONE™ Clue #1
Two flags.
Two nations.
Two shades of red.
Many points.
Many stories.
One question.
What symbol appears in your life so often that it might be trying to tell you something?
Watch. Wonder. Participate. Discover.
GENX – GET SMART™
Powered by Curiosity. Inspired by Connection. 🍁✨🇶🇦
Featured Merchandise
The first HEX-I-GONE™ FIFA pint glass design celebrates:
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FIFA 2026
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Canadian pride
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Continental partnership
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The beginning of the Hex-I-Gone mystery
Each merchandise purchase helps support future development of the INK-Gallery project.