Splendor Noble Cost Comparison (Gems)
Compare Splendor noble gem costs 7 to 12 across base tiles plus card levels. Uses the official Space Cowboys noble tiles with exact gem needs for base game.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble 3-3-3 Cheapest noble here at 9. | 9 gems | 3 gems times 3 colors | Space Cowboys Splendor rules: nobles need 3-3-3 or 4-4 |
| Noble 4-4 Two color focus. | 8 gems | 4 gems times 2 colors | Space Cowboys Splendor tiles: 4-4 nobles cost 8 total |
| Noble 3-3-3-3 Tops this table at 12. | 12 gems | 3 gems times 4 colors | Space Cowboys Splendor tiles: 3-3-3-3 nobles cost 12 total |
| Level 1 card Shown as 5 for scale. | 5 gems | Typical level 1 gem cost | Space Cowboys Splendor cards: level 1 costs 3 to 5 gems |
| Level 2 card Shown as 8 for scale. | 8 gems | Typical level 2 gem cost | Space Cowboys Splendor cards: level 2 costs 5 to 8 gems |
| Level 3 card Matches top noble at 12. | 12 gems | Typical level 3 gem cost | Space Cowboys Splendor cards: level 3 costs 7 to 12 gems |
| Noble VP Shown for scale. | 3 gems | Each noble scores 3 VP | Space Cowboys Splendor rules: nobles score 3 VP each |
| Win target Shown for scale. | 15 gems | First to 15 VP wins | Space Cowboys Splendor rules: game ends at 15 prestige |
| Gold jokers Shown for scale. | 5 gems | 5 gold tokens in box | Space Cowboys Splendor box: 5 gold joker tokens |
| Gem pool per color Shown for scale. | 7 gems | 7 tokens per gem, 2 players 4 | Space Cowboys Splendor rules: 7 gems per color, 4 with 2 players |
| Noble tiles in play Shown for scale. | 3 gems | 3 nobles per 2 to 3 player game | Space Cowboys Splendor rules: nobles equal players plus 1 |
| Reserve limit Shown for scale. | 3 gems | Max 3 reserved cards | Space Cowboys Splendor rules: reserve max 3 cards |
About this converter
Splendor nobles visit for card bonuses, not gems spent. Tiles need 3-3-3, 4-4 or 3-3-3-3 in permanent card bonuses. Totals run 8 to 12. The 4-4 noble totals 8. The 3-3-3 noble totals 9. The 3-3-3-3 noble totals 12 and tops this table. Level 1 cards cost 3 to 5 gems. Level 2 cards cost 5 to 8. Level 3 cards cost 7 to 12. Each noble scores 3 VP. Games end at 15 prestige. Gold jokers total 5. Gem pools hold 7 per color, 4 with 2 players. Noble rows use 3 tiles with 2 to 3 players. Reserve caps at 3 cards. This table tracks noble totals plus six scale rows. Cities and Marvel powers shift needs and stay out.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try 1 Noble 3-3-3-3 against Noble 4-4 to see the 12 to 8 gap. All rows use Gems, so the unit stays fixed. Click any table row to load it as Entry A with amount 1.
Noble needs come from Space Cowboys base tiles. Card cost ranges come from level decks and are shown as typical highs. Pool, win and limit rows are shown for scale, since new players mix bonuses and tokens.
FAQ
What is the cheapest Splendor noble?
4-4 noble at 8 total bonuses. 3-3-3 follows at 9.
What is the most costly noble?
3-3-3-3 noble at 12 total bonuses.
How many VP per noble?
3 VP each. Games end at 15 prestige.
Do nobles cost gems?
No. They check permanent card bonuses. Gems buy the cards that attract them.
Sources
- Space Cowboys Splendor base tiles: nobles need 3-3-3, 4-4 or 3-3-3-3 bonuses, 3 VP each
- Space Cowboys Splendor base cards: level 1 costs 3 to 5, level 2 costs 5 to 8, level 3 costs 7 to 12 gems
- Space Cowboys Splendor rules: 15 prestige wins, 5 gold jokers, 7 gems per color, reserve max 3
Last verified: 2026-10-06 · 12 entries
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