Extremely easy to win either way LOL
When I'm on the team of 3, I go with the direction of the roulette once I'm near the player with the crane so I just speed through the unsafe zone.
I've never seen a CPU grab a Shy Guy before...
If I'm the lone player, since for WHATEVER reason CPUs (even on Expert) NEVER go with the flow of the roulette, they just try to delay their time but it makes them an EXTREMELY easy target and easy to grab. I've never grabbed a Shy Guy lol
Also note that the crane can do 1 final grab even if the timer runs out so if you're under the crane and get caught you still lose.
