In most levels of Drilling Billy are secret locations where a cache of items is hidden. To get the items, Billy must dig at these specific locations. These spots are completely indistinguishable from the surrounding ground. They are pointed out by a red arrow when a monster falls through two (three including the first hole) or more holes.
The location of the secrets differs depending on the difficulty. Below are the locations for easy mode.
Deep Jungle
There are at least 11 secret locations in The Deep Jungle. The eighth level has two secrets.
Construction Area
There are at least 11 secret locations in Construction Area.
Dark Cave
There are at least 11 secret locations in The Dark Cave.
Lagoon Island
There are at least 11 secrets in Lagoon Island.
Ancient Egypt
There are at least 14 secrets in Ancient Egypt. The second level has two secrets.