To maximize the efficiency of your discovered caches, implement this operational routine at the start of every map:

Unlike normal resources that sit clearly on paths, caches are hidden items cleverly blended into the terrain. Unlocking them provides vital extras, but finding them requires a keen eye for visual anomalies. Why Cache Locations Matter

A: They are not mandatory to finish a level, but collecting them helps you achieve better times and unlock achievements.

Look for anything that looks slightly out of place, such as an overturned kayak on a beach, a lone boulder behind a building, or a mound of sand/dirt in a corner.

A large grey stone near the balloon station.

Wooden chests containing larger quantities of mixed resources or gold.

Below is a visual representation of how the level terrain hides these secret resource caches. Look for the anomalies highlighted in red: Pro Strategies for Locating Caches

Once you locate the first cache, do not collect it immediately. Mark the spot, then scan the other two compass directions from the landmark. Collect all three in quick succession to maximize early resource flow.