Definition: The hallucinatory state where a slot player mistakes cartoonish bonus graphics—like swelling pigs, filling pots, or flashing lights—for actual indicators of an imminent jackpot. Wearers of these “goggles” ignore programmed RNG outcomes, convinced that a digitally animated pig’s bloat level correlates with payout probability. It transforms random visual fluff into a perceived countdown timer, often leading to frantic max bets during “fat pig phases” and profound disappointment when it deflates.
Example: Brenda stared at the slot screen, whispering, “The dragon’s scales are glowing gold… IT’S TIME!” She shoved in $100 more, certain the animation meant a mega win. When three cherries paid $1.50, her Bonus Balloon Goggles finally shattered alongside her dreams.