Has anyone participated in a physical board game event?

As the title says. I'm alone and recently want to take a step to interact with real people outside. I searched AI and board games seem pretty good, and there are ones that individuals can join. But I'm still nervous and don't know what to say. Are there any recommended board game cafes in the Shuangbei (Taipei/New Taipei) area that individuals can join? And are there any other things I should be aware of?